Kenneth More - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 20, 1914
Died	July 12, 1982 (age 67)
Birthplace	Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
Zodiac Sign	Virgo - (see also Kenneth More's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Tiger
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Starring roles in films such as 'Genevieve' (1953), 'Reach for the Sky' (1956), and 'Sink the Bismarck!' (1960), as well as the television series 'The Forsyte Saga'.

Intro

Kenneth More was a prominent English actor renowned for his roles in classic British films and television throughout the mid-20th century. He achieved widespread popularity for his performances in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming one of Britain's most recognisable and beloved screen personalities.

Early Life & Background

Kenneth More was born to Charles Gilbert More and Edith Winifred, and he received his education at Victoria College, Jersey. Before his acting career, he worked as an engineering apprentice and served in the Royal Navy during World War II.[1][2]

Career Highlights

'Genevieve' (1953), which established him as a leading actor in British cinema.
'Doctor in the House' (1954), a major box-office hit.
'Reach for the Sky' (1956), in which he portrayed WWII hero Douglas Bader.
'A Night to Remember' (1958), playing Second Officer Lightoller in the acclaimed Titanic epic.
'Sink the Bismarck!' (1960), another successful war film.
Starring as Jolyon Forsyte in the celebrated BBC television adaptation of 'The Forsyte Saga' (1967).

Trivia

Kenneth More was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1970.[1][3]
His autobiography 'More or Less' was published in 1978.[1]
He was widely admired for his charm and the 'everyman' appeal he brought to his film roles.[2]

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