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- Ken Campbell was born on December 10, 1941 in Ilford, Essex, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Creep (2004), A Fish Called Wanda (1988) and Law & Order (1978). He was married to Prunella Gee. He died on August 31, 2008 in Epping Forest, Essex, England, UK.
- SpousePrunella Gee(1978 - 1983) (divorced, 1 child)
- He auditioned in 1987 for the role of the Seventh Doctor in Doctor Who (1963), but was turned down, apparently due to his audition performance being considered too disturbing for television. Ironically, the actor who was cast instead, Sylvester McCoy, was one of his protégés, having been a member of the Ken Campbell Roadshow.
- In the late 1960's, he toured British pubs and clubs with the Ken Campbell Roadshow, which included Bob Hoskins and Sylvester McCoy.
- He trained at RADA and first acted as straight man to comedian Dick Emery.
- John Cleese was a big admirer of his work, hence he was given a guest appearance in Fawlty Towers (1975).
- He had a daughter, Daisy Campbell, with Prunella Gee.
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