Kenneth Branagh

Kenneth Branagh Biography

Kenneth Branagh Basic Information

• Full Name: Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh
• Date of Birth: December 10, 1960
• Age: 65 years (as of 2026)
• Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter
• Years Active: 1981 – Present

Family & Personal Life

• Father: William Branagh (Plumber & Joiner)
• Mother: Frances Branagh
• Siblings: 2 (brother and sister)
• Marital Status: Married
• Spouse: Lindsay Brunnock (Film Art Director)
• Previous Relationship: Emma Thompson (Actress, ex-wife)

Education

• Studied at Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London
• Trained in classical theatre and Shakespearean acting

Career Highlight

Recent Activity

• Returning to the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) after 30 years
• Will play Prospero in The Tempest
• Also starring in The Cherry Orchard
• Both theatre productions are scheduled for late 2025 / early 2026
• Recently starred in and directed A Haunting in Venice (2023)
• Serving as producer for the upcoming film The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde
• Currently developing a new film project based on Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

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