Gary Kemp

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.2562

Gender

Male

Birthday

16-Oct-1959

Age

(67 years old)

Place of Birth

Islington, London, England, UK

Also Known As
  • Spandau Ballet
  • 加里·坎普

Gary Kemp

Biography

Gary Kemp was born in Islington, London in October 1959. On his 10th birthday, he got his first guitar from his parents. In the 70s, he and his younger brother, Martin Kemp, went to learn drama at Anna Scher's acting school. Then, in 1978, Gary Kemp formed "The Makers". After Richard Miller left, his brother replaced him on bass. That's when Gary changed the name to Spandau Ballet. Spandau's break came in March 1980 when they were filmed for a documentary on ITV. When the documentary was broadcast, the record companies were bursting out of their ears. They chose to sign to Chrysalis, as they were offered the most money. For 10 years, they had hits like "To Cut a Long Story Short" (1980), "Chant No. 1 (I don't need this pressure on)" (1981), "True" (1983), "Gold" (1983), "Only When You Leave" (1984) and "Through the Barricades" (1986). After Spandau Ballet completed a tour in 1987, Gary and Martin decided to go into acting once again. They auditioned for the part in The Krays (1990) and, in 1989, they played "Ronald" and "Reggie". Soon afterwards this, Spandau Ballet would split. During the '90s, Gary continued to act, most notably playing a part in The Bodyguard (1992). In 1999, Gary was involved in a court battle over £1,000,000 royalties against John Keeble, Steve Norman and Tony Hadley, his 3 other bandmates. Gary won the case. However, in March 2009, all 5 members of Spandau Ballet called a truce, and they announced on the HMS Belfast in London that they would be reuniting for a world tour later in the year.


Credits

Ice Pawn Ice Pawn (1992) Character: Misha Orlov
A young man sets out to become a champion ice skater to win the Olympic gold medal, only his promoter, as well as his coach, sponsors, and father want to use him for their own advantage to make money from his newfound publicity.
Take Out the Beast Take Out the Beast (1995) Character: Fox
In a cosmic station returning home, the two humans get an order to annihilate the biorobot. But this one is clever and "human" enough to make the two kill each other.
Art Is... Art Is... (2013) Character: Collector
A talented artist struggles to cope with the pressures leading up to her first solo exhibition.
Bűvös vadász Bűvös vadász (1994) Character: Max
A battle-scarred, has-been Hungarian cop, tormented by his memories of nearly killing an innocent woman in his custody, enters into a Faustian pact in which he trades his soul for a handful of "magic" bullets that always hit the mark. A mysterious and mythical story.
The Rapture The Rapture (2010) Character: Professor Anderson
Told through the eyes of Casper Harrison. The Rapture is a fast paced mystery thriller where good and evil collide in the quest to possess the most holiest of artifacts, The Spear Of Destiny.
I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol I Was a Teenage Sex Pistol (2025) Character: Self
Experience the Pistols' rise to global infamy with an honest, insightful account of a group of malcontents, determined to change the music business and to attack hypocrisy and stale conventions in society at large. Based off the novel written by Glen Matlock, one of the founding members of the Sex Pistols who co-wrote ten of twelve iconic songs on their only studio album, NEVER MIND THE BOLLOCKS. Glen describes in detail the mindset of the UK in the early 70's and divulges a mine of information; Steve's thievery, Wally Nightingale, the search for a singer, the exploding punk scene and a bleak backdrop providing a contrast to the excitement and energy of McLaren's shop. The public will now have a chance to hear the story, not just from a member of the band, but also from a man who had his contributions exceptionally downplayed.
Blitzed: The 80's Blitz Kids Story Blitzed: The 80's Blitz Kids Story (2022) Character: Self
Out of one small London venue called The Blitz came a generation of outrageous teenagers, working class and art school kids, who would define the look, the sound, the style and the attitude of the '80s and beyond. This is their story.
Spandau Ballet: The Reformation Tour 2009 - Live at the O2 Spandau Ballet: The Reformation Tour 2009 - Live at the O2 (2010) Character: Self
In 2009 Spandau Ballet's first tour together for almost 20 years saw the triumphant return of one of the UK's most successful and best loved bands. Filmed during their sell out concerts at London's O2 Arena, Tony, John, Gary, Martin and Steve return with a vengeance in THE REFORMATION TOUR that brought 100,000 fans to their feet.
African Megaflyover African Megaflyover (2005) Character: Narrator
In 2000 intrepid Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) conservationist Mike Fay (left) finished walking 2,000 miles (3,200 kilometers) to help preserve the diversity of life in Congo and Gabon. As a result of "Megatran-sect," Gabon established its first system of national parks. Since then Fay has set his sights on all of Africa. His goal was to travel to key ecoregions, discover where wild Africa survives, then spark action for conservation. In 2004 Mike hopscotched the continent in a Cessna guided by the WCS maps, which revealed the impact of human activity on the wilderness. Follow his journey through logged dispatches.
The Kemps: All True The Kemps: All True (2020) Character: Self
Spandau Ballet global superstars Gary and Martin Kemp, their lives, and their careers.
Dog Eat Dog Dog Eat Dog (2001) Character: Jesus
A group of twenty-somethings, one of whom is a single father with a precious daughter, have been unsuccessful in getting into a certain club so they can have a chance to DJ there and start a career out of it. A series of events has lumbered them with a dog napping scheme gone badly wrong, ending up with them owning a particular pooch belonging to a dog-loving local drug dealer.
Spandau Ballet - Live from the N.E.C. Spandau Ballet - Live from the N.E.C. (1986) Character: Self
Filmed in December 1986 the film captures Spandau Ballet in performance during their « Through The Barricades » tour, which at the height of their success saw them play over a million people.
The Bodyguard The Bodyguard (1992) Character: Sy Spector
A former Secret Service agent grudgingly takes an assignment to protect a pop idol who's threatened by a crazed fan. At first, the safety-obsessed bodyguard and the self-indulgent diva totally clash. But before long, all that tension sparks fireworks of another sort, and the love-averse tough guy is torn between duty and romance.
Spandau Ballet - Gold: The Best Video of Spandau Ballet - Gold: The Best Video of (2008) Character: Self
Gold: The Best of Spandau Ballet is a greatest hits album from Spandau Ballet, released on 4 September 2000 and contains 17 of their biggest hits. It was re-released on 17 August 2008 with a bonus live DVD. Tracklist: DVD-1 Gold 3:51 DVD-2 True 5:17 DVD-3 Only When You Leave 4:36 DVD-4 Lifeline 3:21 DVD-5 Communication 4:10 DVD-6 Instinction 3:33 DVD-7 Chant No.1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On) 4:12 DVD-8 To Cut A Long Story Short 3:24 DVD-9 The Freeze 3:48 DVD-10 Musclebound 3:57 DVD-11 Paint Me Down 3:11 DVD-12 She Loved Like Diamond 2:52 DVD-13 Round And Round 4:26 DVD-14 Highly Strung 4:48 DVD-15 Fight For Ourselves 4:31 DVD-16 I'll Fly For You 5:11 DVD-17 Through The Barricades 5:20
The Kemps: All Gold The Kemps: All Gold (2023) Character: Self
Spandau Ballet brothers Martin and Gary Kemp return to the BBC for a New Year comedy documentary special. Rhys Thomas OBE has been given unprecedented behind-the-scenes access to their lives for a whole year, and what a momentous one it’s been - with Martin publishing an explosive biography, his two wives, Pepsi and Shirlie, wanting a divorce, and Gary writing Spandau: The Ballet.
David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust David Bowie & The Story of Ziggy Stardust (2012) Character: Self
BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in pop history - Ziggy Stardust - with contributions from colleagues and famous fans.
The New Romantics: A Fine Romance The New Romantics: A Fine Romance (2001) Character: Self
Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Visage, Marilyn, Adam and the Ants, Duran Duran, ABC... At the dawn of the 80s, a whole host of strangely dressed men in make-up burst forth onto the music scene brandishing synthesisers and kicking against the visual ugliness of punk.
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - Live At The Roundhouse Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - Live At The Roundhouse (2020) Character: Self - Guitar, vocals
A live recording taken from the band's sold out shows at the legendary London venue in May 2019. Receiving huge acclaim throughout the tour, this captures the true essence of a band reviving the music that had rarely featured in Pink Floyd's live shows since their early days, some of which never played at all by them live.
Spandau Ballet: Live from the N.E.C. Spandau Ballet: Live from the N.E.C. (1990) Character: Self
British pop band Spandau Ballet performs live at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre in this concert filmed in November 1990. One of the leading bands of the 1980s New Romantic genre, Spandau Ballet struck gold in the U.K. with a number of hits, and their dreamy tune "True" topped U.S. charts at No. 4. Songs include "Cross the Line," "Virgin," "Gold," "Chant No. 1," "True" and many more.
Live Aid Live Aid (1985) Character: Self
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, United States. It was one of the largest scale satellite link-ups and television broadcasts of all time: watched live by an estimated global audience of 1.9 billion, across 150 nations. "It's twelve noon in London, seven AM in Philadelphia, and around the world it's time for Live Aid...!"
Killing Zoe Killing Zoe (1993) Character: Oliver
Zed is an American vault-cracker who travels to Paris to meet up with his old friend Eric. Eric and his gang have planned to raid the only bank in the city which is open on Bastille day. After offering his services, Zed soon finds himself trapped in a situation beyond his control when heroin abuse, poor planning and a call-girl named Zoe all conspire to turn the robbery into a very bloody siege.
Hide and Seek Hide and Seek (1972) Character: Chris
A young boy runs away from an approved school to meet up with his father in the hope that he can persuade his dad to allow him to travel to Canada with him. He also meets up with two local children and discovers that his father is instead planning a bank heist.
Papierowe małżeństwo Papierowe małżeństwo (1992) Character: Aiden Carey
Alice, a young Polish woman, arrives in England to marry a doctor. However, she faces an obstacle when her fiance changes his mind and leaves her in need of citizenship in Britain.
Never Go with Strangers Never Go with Strangers (1971) Character: Pete
Never Go With Strangers was intended for children aged between seven and ten and its purpose was ‘to warn them of the dangers of accepting lifts or presents from strangers’. Due to potential distress government officials instructed that the film only be shown under ‘responsible adult supervision’, thus denying it a TV airing for many years.
Assassin Assassin (2015) Character: John Alberts
Ruthless killer for hire breaks the rules of his profession and falls for a beautiful young woman. Discovering the notorious gangland brothers had hired him to kill her father, his world breaks down and he must turn against his criminal employers and their gang to save the woman he loves.
Spandau Ballet: True Gold Spandau Ballet: True Gold (2014) Character: Self
Having first burst onto the music scene over 30 years ago, the New Romantics soon dominated the charts with anthems including, True, Gold and Through The Barricades selling over 25 million albums world wide. Tonight, we join this iconic band for an exciting TV exclusive as they perform some of their greatest hits live in the studio and take a trip down memory lane, charting their stratospheric rise to fame. From their humble beginning growing up in North London to becoming one of the biggest UK bands, topping the charts and performing sell out concerts around the world.
Bowie: The Final Act Bowie: The Final Act (2025) Character: Self
The final creative chapter of one of music’s most iconic artists. Featuring rare interviews with those who knew and worked alongside Bowie as well as famous fans and figures who have been inspired by his artistry, the film will uncover the strategy behind Bowie’s artistic resurrection and the inexhaustible extraordinary creativity that defined his final decade, in which he released his critically acclaimed album Blackstar just two days before he died. This was an emergence from the turbulence of the 1990s, when Bowie had found himself at odds with a changing industry but pushed on to headline Glastonbury in 2000.
Soul Boys of the Western World Soul Boys of the Western World (2014) Character: Self - Guitar, Spandau Ballet
A journey through the 1980s and beyond; the story of a band, an era and how one small gathering of outsiders in London shaped the entire world’s view of music and fashion. The film is not only a fascinating, often hard-hitting social and cultural document of the time, but a brutally honest story of how friendships can be won, lost and ultimately regained.
The Krays The Krays (1990) Character: Ronald Kray
Twins Ronnie and Reggie Kray are raised in east London, under the influence of their hateful but doting mother Violet. As they grow up, Ronnie's violent nature takes over, and Reggie follows his brother's lead. The two become notorious crime lords who rule over the East End club scene. But at the height of their power, the brothers veer into different lives, giving the older crime bosses a chance to reclaim what the Krays took from them.
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism (2015) Character: Cregg
An orphan who practices hypnosis faces off against a bank robber who wants her book on the art form.
The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas? The Making of Do They Know It's Christmas? (2024) Character: Self
Forty years on from the release of the hit single by charity supergroup Band Aid, this documentary unearths 75 minutes of rare and previously unseen film footage from the day of recording



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