James Kenney

James Kenney

Actor

Wandsworth, London, England, UK
July 20, 1930

Biography

James Kenney was an English actor whose boyish charm found him regular film and stage roles throughout the 1950's Named after his father, music hall comedian Horace Kenney, he chose to use his middle name James to avoid any confusion. By the late 1960's acting work had almost dried up and James Kenney committed suicide on 13th January 1987.

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James Kenney 1
James Kenney 2

Representative Works

Vice Versa
Vice Versa
7.2
/ English
Cosh Boy
Cosh Boy
5.5
/ English
Above Us the Waves
Above Us the Waves
6.1
/ English
Circus Boy
Circus Boy
7.0
/ English
Seven Thunders
Seven Thunders
5.5
/ English
The Love Match
The Love Match
7.7
/ English
Doctor at Sea
Doctor at Sea
5.8
/ English
The Good Die Young
The Good Die Young
6.3
/ English
The Young Mr. Pitt
The Young Mr. Pitt
6.2
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.
1951Nominee

Best Performance

Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N.

Vice Versa
1948Nominee

Best Performance

Vice Versa

Cosh Boy
1953Nominee

Best Performance

Cosh Boy

Career Highlights

Above Us the Waves
1955Highlight

Best Performance

Above Us the Waves

Seven Thunders
1957Highlight

Best Performance

Seven Thunders