Gary Kemp Biography

Fast Facts

• Was given the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection in 2012
• In 1984, he won the Sony Award for Technical Excellence as a member of the band Spandau Ballet
• In May 1988, he got married to actress Sadie Frost
• Is the older brother of fellow actor and singer Martin Kemp
• Decided to form a punk-rock band as a teenager after witnessing a performance by the Sex Pistols in his hometown
• Quote: "Songwriting helps me sort out my personal problems․․․With acting, you're just a tool for someone's ideas․"
• Was inspired by his love for the music of Marvin Gaye and Al Green to write the hit tune "True․"