Gary Kemp
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.
Known for
ActingBirthday
October 16, 1959Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
29Place of birth
Islington, London, England, UKAlso known as
Spandau Ballet![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/jOxSHoR0GEbPvZ9gNGukyK2IKFG.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/k3UEKMVnkljOlsO5sLmz87YGlaG.jpg)
Killing Zoe
Oliver![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ihWF0uY1xnKqw9YK7ZHNLUZOhcO.jpg)
The Bodyguard
Sy Spector![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nv8Uiw4GOeTHYtklHwrTPq7Slgl.jpg)
The Krays
Ronald Kray![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/uNnnmlOMJqzmqL8983Mn2tCPYzO.jpg)
Dog Eat Dog
Jesus![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/wTQ77lqIwlJBz98IeCO4srTmT0B.jpg)
Magic Hunter
Max![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/lI55IL85965TMROxMAp4eY0HmHL.jpg)
Hide and Seek
Chris![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/3YrIVXeUyVDY4jy2NxHck7HoFTy.jpg)
Soul Boys of the Western World
Self - Guitar, Spandau Ballet![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5INyciUa2zkdU66d0YbvPjYwfwE.jpg)
Assassin
John Alberts![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/AjhnZJ1SXsqeGgxdt8PIwotIRDD.jpg)
Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Cregg![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/omz7sNFaVfb5bqpPjQ6TPGIZvaI.jpg)
Spandau Ballet: True Gold
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/mAKTPLiSVILAib3fMvF6kli5V6P.jpg)
The New Romantics: A Fine Romance
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/fhMdrQdCgaylNVe5mBcKt3m9q0y.jpg)
Spandau Ballet: Live from the N.E.C.
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/55qWmnWRlUGBAHxwwK5cDFHrwvs.jpg)
Spandau Ballet: The Reformation Tour 2009 - Live at the O2
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/la7KZwk1BuP4Dve8pS50TOxF4x8.jpg)
Spandau Ballet: Live from the N.E.C.
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qbAIVw6FTpHKzLlhwNUsrYtuxGz.jpg)
African Megaflyover
Narrator![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bK0KMcbe3LMIoCIBiIAlIRONJKL.jpg)
Live Aid
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/ca3OjTIeVtVyR82yclaHsSjb3sv.jpg)
Spandau Ballet - Gold: The Best Video of
Self![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/rkthjG0XnFMfZZb3iSwySnBqs1H.jpg)
Art Is...
Collector![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/oNsxxT6gHRfPM13w9qBqWw3HEYJ.jpg)
Paper Marriage
Aiden Carey![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/5eWReACHGyBdPo3WS9aXurRqUgX.jpg)
Ice Pawn
Misha Orlov![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/AqUQlh0WGjn8T3zlA9bL4nDG58h.jpg)
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - Live At The Roundhouse
Self - Guitar, vocals