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My Take
Kevin Whately is the kind of actor I deeply admire: never flashy, but utterly dependable, the sort whose face you trust the moment he appears. What fascinates me is his arc from sidekick to lead. He spent years as Sergeant Lewis beside Inspector Morse, then earned his own spin-off and carried it for nearly a decade. That slow, earned promotion says everything about his craft and patience. Born in Hexham and schooled at Northumbria, he carries an unshowy northern English steadiness into every role. His OBE feels less like a reward for fame than recognition of a quietly built, durable career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kevin Whately
- Name (Japanese)
- ケビン・ウェイトリー
- Reading
- けびん・うぇいとりー
- Born
- February 6, 1951 (age 75)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Hexham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Northumbria University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin%20Whately
Frequently asked questions
When was Kevin Whately born?
Born February 6, 1951 (age 75).
Where is Kevin Whately from?
Kevin Whately is from Hexham, United Kingdom.
What does Kevin Whately do?
Kevin Whately works as actor, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.