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Will Knightley

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Will Knightley was born on 23 April 1946 in London, England, UK. He is an actor, known for Cracker (1993), BBC2 Playhouse (1973) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1982). He has been married to Sharman Macdonald since 1976. They have two children.
BornApril 23, 1946
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    Known for

    Cracker (1993)
    Cracker
    8.5
    TV Series
    • Pathologist
    BBC2 Playhouse (1973)
    BBC2 Playhouse
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Harry
    • John
    Tom Baker in The Hound of the Baskervilles (1982)
    The Hound of the Baskervilles
    6.9
    TV Mini Series
    • Doctor Mortimer
    Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood (1973)
    Wolfshead: The Legend of Robin Hood
    6.9
    • Abbot's Secretary
    • 1973

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    • EastEnders (1985)
      EastEnders
      4.7
      TV Series
      • Henry Summerhayes
      • 2014
    • Annette Badland, Neil Dudgeon, and Nick Hendrix in Midsomer Murders (1997)
      Midsomer Murders
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Max Fuller
      • Andrew Turner
      • 2003–2011
    • Julie Walters in A Short Stay in Switzerland (2009)
      A Short Stay in Switzerland
      7.5
      TV Movie
      • Jack
      • 2009
    • Ian McDiarmid in City of Vice (2008)
      City of Vice
      7.5
      TV Mini Series
      • Lord Oliphant
      • 2008
    • Pam Ferris and Felicity Kendal in Rosemary & Thyme (2003)
      Rosemary & Thyme
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Jeremy Pearson
      • 2004
    • Alan Davies in The Brief (2004)
      The Brief
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Gerry Graham
      • 2004
    • Nick Berry in Heartbeat (1992)
      Heartbeat
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Mr. Manley
      • 2004
    • Michael Kitchen in Foyle's War (2002)
      Foyle's War
      8.6
      TV Series
      • Arthur Browne
      • 2003
    • Matthew Macfadyen in The Project (2002)
      The Project
      7.1
      TV Movie
      • Alan Dunn
      • 2002
    • Nathaniel Parker and Sharon Small in The Inspector Lynley Mysteries (2001)
      The Inspector Lynley Mysteries
      7.4
      TV Series
      • Troughton
      • 2002
    • Without Motive (2000)
      Without Motive
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Donal
      • 2001
    • John Thaw in Kavanagh QC (1995)
      Kavanagh QC
      7.7
      TV Series
      • Mr. Gristone
      • 2001
    • Peak Practice (1993)
      Peak Practice
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Dan Jakes
      • 1997
    • Colin Blumenau, Nula Conwell, Peter Ellis, Trudie Goodwin, Jon Iles, Gary Olsen, Eric Richard, John Salthouse, Tony Scannell, Jeff Stewart, Mark Wingett, and Delia Swan in The Bill (1984)
      The Bill
      6.7
      TV Series
      • John Church
      • Robin Branston
      • Mr. Allen
      • 1987–1997
    • Emily Watson, James Frain, and Ifan Meredith in The Mill on the Floss (1997)
      The Mill on the Floss
      6.1
      TV Movie
      • Mr Glegg
      • 1997

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    • Alternative name
      • Will Knightly
    • Born
      • April 23, 1946
      • London, England, UK
    • Spouse
      • Sharman Macdonald1976 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Keira Knightley
    • Other works
      He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Julius Caesar," at the Nottingham Playhouse in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England with Harold Innocent, John Turner, Christopher Hancock, John Shrapnel, Alan Dossor, Matthew Guinness, Donald Sumpter, Wendy Allnutt, and Ursula Smith in the cast. Michael Rudman was director.

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      Father of Keira Knightley & Caleb Knightley

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