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CodeDS/UK/12614
NameEarle; Kenneth (fl 1950s-1960s); English actor, comedian, entertainment agent
Datesfl 1950s-1960s
GenderMale
BiographyKenneth Earle was born into a theatrical family, his parents being Jugglers, he toured with them until he was nine years old, when he started boarding at Dulwich College. Earle started as a film actor, and then became the comedy half of Kenneth Earle & Malcolm Vaughan. The double act achieved quite a high profile in the Industry over their eighteen years together, playing all the major theatres, TV series and many pantomimes. Malcolm also had a number of top ten hits. When the act folded Earle returned to acting for films. Earle and Malcolm Vaughan were honoured to become " Members of the Grand Order of Water Rats" on 15th October 1961.

When he stopped performing he became an agent looking after quite a few household names, with artists in such diverse booking as Las Vegas, London Palladium, Films, TV Series and starring in West End plays. Additionally he has written, produced and directed a number of pantomimes also many summer seasons in England and Jersey, in theatres, hotels and night clubs.

1995 Earle opened his own agency "Kenneth Earle Personal Management" with a client list incorporating actors, actresses, authors and directors.

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