Gordon Gilbert Kennedy (born 22 February 1958) is a Scottish actor, presenter and narrator. He starred in the Channel 4 sketch show Absolutely, and appeared in BBC drama series Robin Hood and Red Cap.
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Biography
Kennedy grew up in Tranent, East Lothian, and attended George Watson's College in Edinburgh. He then studied at the Scottish School of PE at Jordanhill College (now part of the University of Strathclyde). In 2015, he was announced as the first patron of The Fraser Centre Community Trust in Tranent.
He also studied for one year at Scott Sutherland School of Architecture, Garthdee, Aberdeen, in 1976–1977.
Career
He first rose to prominence in the sketch show Absolutely and "progressed downwards to co-host" the 'original' National Lottery show, alongside Anthea Turner, as well as appearing as himself in a Punt and Dennis spoof of Bugs entitled Plugs as the antagonist who rigs the lottery results to win £100 million on an eight-week rollover. He has appeared in several dramas, including the role of Sergeant Bruce Hornsby in the BBC drama Red Cap. He has also appeared in the BBC Scotland soap River City.
From 2006 to 2009, he starred as Little John in all three series of the BBC production of Robin Hood.
From 2010 to 2012, Kennedy narrated the British edition of Kitchen Nightmares encompassing 26 episodes, replacing the US narrators J.V. Martin and Arthur Smith for the UK.
Sports
Alongside his acting career, Kennedy was a rugby coach with London Wasps. He has also appeared many times on Test Match Sofa. His brother, Euan, was capped four times for the Scotland national rugby union team.
Filmography
Theatre
Rocky Horror Show (1990–1991) – Eddie / Dr Scott
Full House (2002) – Tim
The Hairless Diva (2002) – Mr Smith
The Corstorphine Road Nativity (2009) – Narrator
The James Plays (2014) – Murdac Stewart / Livingston / John
The Audience (2015) – Gordon Brown
Radio
The Absolutely Radio Show
Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard
Mrs Sidhu Investigates – Mrs Sidhu's Deadly Highland Game
Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation
