Kenneth Haigh

Kenneth Haigh

ACTOR

Kenneth Haigh is an English actor who made history originating the character of Jimmy Porter, the original "Angry Young Man", in John Osborne's 1956 play Look Back in Anger (1959), a work that revolutionized the English theater. The following year, Haigh took the performance to Broadway, but movie star Richard Burton was cast in the 1959 movie adaptation. The role came near the beginning of his 50-year career. Apart from Jimmy Porter, his best known role was as Joe Lampton in the TV series Man at the Top (1970).

  • When was
    Kenneth Haigh born?

    Kenneth Haigh was born on Wednesday, March 25, 1931

  • Where was
    Kenneth Haigh born?

    Kenneth Haigh was born in Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, UK

  • How old was
    Kenneth Haigh when they died?

    Kenneth Haigh was 87

  • When did Kenneth Haigh die?

    Kenneth Haigh died on
    Sunday, February 4, 2018

  • How tall is Kenneth Haigh?

    Kenneth Haigh is 6'(1.83m)


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