Legendary Scottish film, television, radio and stage actor Kenneth Cranham ruled the ’60s and ’70s era. He appeared in dozed of movies, and TV shows, however, is famous for his role, Oliver! as Noah Claypole (1968), Hellbound: Hellraiser II as Dr. Philip Channard / Channard Cenobite (1988), Hellbound: Hellraiser II as Dr. Philip Channard / Channard Cenobite (1988).
Early Life And Career Of Kenneth Cranham
Kenneth Cranham was born on 12th December 1944 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland. He was born to Lochgelly-born Margaret McKay Cranham and a London-born civil servant Ronald Cranham.
Moreover, Cranham trained at the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain, and also went to the drama school in London, RADA.
Talking about his career, Cranham made his acting debut from the 1966 TV doc u mentary, drama, The Great Metropolis. The same year, he also acted in the TV movie, Troilus and Cressida.
In 1968, he appeared in the British musical drama film, Oliver! as Noah Claypole. The same year, he was offered to play Kid #3 in British comedy thriller film, Otley.
CAPTION: Early Life And Career Of Kenneth Cranham SOURCE: After that, Cranham got his first lead role, Brosch in British television films, Frederick Forsyth Presents: Just Another Secret before appearing as supporting roles in movies, Stealing Heaven, The boxer, Women Talking Dirty, and others.
Moreover, he also starred in the number of television series such as Danger UXB, Crown Court, Shine on Harvey Moon, Heart of the High Country, Rules of Engagement, Without Motive, Rome, and The White Princess among others.
In Addition, his another lead role is Bill Cullen in 2009 Dramatic Scottish feature film, Running in Traffic. Likewise, Cranham’s other notable roles in the movies are Prospero's Books, The Boxer, Women Talking Dirty, and many others.
As of now, his most recent appearances was in 2019 drama film, Mr. Jones, where he portrayed the character of David Lloyd George, along with James Norton, Vanessa Kirby, Peter Sarsgaard, and others.
Kenneth Cranham's Net Worth
Kenneth Cranham has been active in the entertainment industry for over five decades and has worked on numerous movies as well as television series. Considering his career growth, Cranham's net worth can be expected in the seven-digit figure.
Further, the average pay for a Movie / Film Actor or Actress is $81,000 per year, but he is a more experienced actor in the industry so he might earn more than the given range.
Kenneth Cranham's Personal Life
Kenneth Cranham aged 74 (2019) is possibly single at the present. Prior, he was married to Irish actress, Fiona Victory, with whom he shares a daughter, Kathleen, but the exact date of their marriage and divorce has not revealed yet.
Then, he married to English actress, Diana Quick in 1964, but after four years, they divorced in 1978. Also, Cranham has another daughter, Nancy Cranham with his relationship with English actress, Charlotte Cornwell.
A short interview of Kenneth Cranham
by ab-mahima, 18 Apr, 2019
