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Will Knightley
Born
(1946-04-23) 23 April 1946 (age 78)
London, England
Nationality
English
Alma mater
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1969–present
Spouse
Sharman Macdonald
(m. 1976)
Children
2, including Keira Knightley
Relatives
James Righton (Son-in-law)
Will Knightley (born 23 April 1946) is an English television and stage actor.[1]
He has primarily worked on the stage, and is a founding member of London's Half Moon Theatre.[2][3] In addition to acting, he has performed voice-over work. He has had TV stints in The Bill, A Touch of Frost, Midsomer Murders and various adverts.[4] In 2009, he appeared in the BBC drama A Short Stay in Switzerland.[5]
In 2004, he appeared on the British series Rosemary & Thyme in the episode "Orpheus in the Undergrowth" as character Jeremy Pearson.[6] He is the father of composer Caleb Knightley (b. 1979) and Two-Time Academy Award-nominated actress Keira Knightley (b. 1985).[7]
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