Quick Info
| Profession | Actor and musician |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/1961 |
| Age | 65 years |
| Birthplace | Wythenshawe, Manchester, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Kevin Kennedy
10/10/2026
Kevin Kennedy said he would be open to returning to Coronation Street as Curly Watts, more than 20 years after leaving the soap. He spoke about the toll that fame took on him and his sobriety, as he marks 50 years in show business. He is preparing for a UK tour of the stage musical The Picture of Dorian Gray, which runs until March 2027.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Kevin Kennedy, born Kevin Patrick Williams, is an English actor and musician best known for playing Norman 'Curly' Watts in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 1983 to 2003. He is celebrating 50 years in show business in 2026. |
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| Early Life | Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester. He attended St. Paul's Catholic High School and was a member of Manchester Youth Theatre. He began performing at the age of 14. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Secondary School | St. Paul's Catholic High School |
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| Higher Education | Studied drama at Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University) |
Personal Life
| Recovery | Took a break from acting in 2000 while recovering from alcohol addiction. |
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| Speaking | Works as a motivational speaker, covering topics including alcohol addiction and recovery. |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Clare Kennedy (m. 1996) |
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Family
| Children | Three children in total, including a son, Ryan Williams, from his first marriage, and two daughters. |
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Career
| Acting | Played Curly Watts in Coronation Street from 1983 to 2003, and returned briefly a few months later before being written out in September 2003. |
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| Music | Released the single 'Bulldog Nation' with his band The Bunch of Thieves on RCA Records. Recordings include The Coronation Street Album, Present Kennedy and Coronation Street: Rogues, Angels, Heroes & Fools - The Album. |
| Television Writing and Production | Wrote and produced the television series Spanish Capers, first in 2005, with a second series in 2006-2007 for Sky. |
| Pantomime | Played Baron Hardup in the 2019 pantomime Cinderella. |
| Stage Tour (2026-2027) | Playing Mr Isaacs in The Picture of Dorian Gray: A New Musical, touring the UK until March 2027. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. As a youth, he played in the band The Paris Valentinos with Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke, who later formed half of The Smiths. | |
| 2. He has guested with The Saw Doctors. | |
| 3. He is a tenor by vocal type. | |
| 4. He was offered a part in Coronation Street while touring in a play about Manchester Grammar School in Cardiff. |
