Gordon Kennedy (actor)

Gordon Kennedy (born 22 February 1958) is a Scottish actor.

Biography

Kennedy grew up in Tranent, East Lothian, and attended George Watson's College in Edinburgh. He then went to the Scottish School of PE at Jordanhill College (now part of the University of Strathclyde).

Career

He first rose to prominence in the sketch show Absolutely and presented the 'original' National Lottery show, alongside Anthea Turner, as well as appearing as himself in a Punt and Dennis spoof of Bugs entitled Plugs as the antagonist who rigs the lottery results to win £100 million on an eight-week rollover. He has appeared in several dramas, including the role of Sergeant Bruce Hornsby in the BBC drama, Red Cap. He has also appeared in the BBC Scotland soap River City.

From 2006 to 2009 he starred as Little John in all three series of the BBC production of Robin Hood.

Since 2007, Kennedy has narrated the British edition of Kitchen Nightmares.

Sports

Alongside his acting career, Kennedy is a rugby coach with London Wasps Colts.^[1]^[2] He has also appeared many times on Test Match Sofa.

Acting credits

Television

Being Human (2013) – Alex's Dad
Casualty (2013) – Stephen
Sherlock (2012) – Gary
Combat Hospital (2011) – Capt. Fitzharold
Red Faction: Origins (2011) (TV movie) – Corvallis
Skins (2011) – English teacher
Doctors (2010) – Thomas Brucker (1 Episode)
Kitchen Nightmares (2007-8, Channel 4) – UK narrator (replacing J.V. Martin's original US narration)
The Bill (2007) – Jim Lawson
You Can Choose Your Friends (2007) – Pete Arden
Robin Hood (2006-2009) – Little John
The Man-Eating Wolves of Gysinge (2005) (TV movie) – Thore Petre
Where the Heart Is (2005) – Alistair Pope
River City (2004-2005) – Graeme 'Mac' Macdonald
Red Cap (2003-2004) – Sgt. Bruce Hornsby^[3]
The Deal (2003) (TV movie) – John Brown
Where the Heart Is (2002) – Bob Barker
Baddiel's Syndrome (2001) – Mr. Deronda
Love or Money (2001) (TV movie) – Michael
Glasgow Kiss (2000) – Ewan Sommerville
Bostock's Cup (1999) (TV movie) – Edgar Pendulo
Norman Ormal: A Very Political Turtle (1998) (TV movie) – Yob chairman
Stressed Eric (1998) – Various roles (voice)
The Morwenna Banks Show (1998) – Various roles
Atletico Partick (1995) – Jack Roan
Jolly a Man for All Seasons (1994) (TV movie) – Charlie Chalmers
Tales of Para Handy (1994) – Constable Macleod
Red Dwarf (1989) – Hudzen
The Insiders (1991) – Co-presenter
Absolutely (1989-1993) – Various roles
This is David Lander (1988) – Angler
Inspector Morse "The Settling of the Sun" (1988) – Dewar's Detective
The Russ Abbot Show (1986) – Various Characters

Film

The Borderlands (2013) – Deacon
Mad Sad & Bad (2009) – Harry
The Announcement (2000) – Frank
With or Without You (1999) – Ormonde
Just Like a Woman (1992) – C.J

Stage

The Corstorphine Road Nativity – Narrator
Rocky Horror Show (1990/91) – Eddie/Dr Scott
The James Plays (2014) – Murdac Stewart/Livingston/John

References

External links

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