Martin Kemp Biography

Fast Facts

• Is a supporter of several charitable organizations, including the Encephalitis Society
• Won seven awards for "EastEnders" from 2000 to 2002: three British Soap Awards for Villain of the Year and Best Actor, three TV Quick Awards for Best Soap Actor in, and one National Television Award for Most Popular Actor
• His older brother is the musician and actor Gary Kemp, with whom he formed the band Spandau Ballet in 1979
• Began performing at the Anna Scher Children's Theatre at the age of 6
• Made his acting debut in the 1976 TV miniseries "The Glittering Prizes․"
• Starred alongside his brother Gary as Reggie Kray in the 1990 film "The Krays․"
• Best known as the bassist of Spandau Ballet and for his role as Steve Owen in "EastEnders․"
• Wrote the screenplay for and directed the 2010 horror film "Stalker․"
• Was a house guest in the reality show "Celebrity Big Brother" in 2012, in which he finished third
• Wrote and performed the song "Gold" for the 2002 video game "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City․"