Ken's father, a skilled and dedicated telephone engineer, and his mother, a diligent and organized solicitor's secretary, were overjoyed to welcome their newborn son into the world on April 12, 1957, in the vibrant city of Leeds. As they gazed lovingly into the eyes of their tiny human, they had no idea that their little bundle of joy would soon be whisked away on a thrilling adventure that would transport him to the picturesque and quaint coastal town of North Shields.
On the first day of April, 1966, the family embarked on a significant relocation to the charming coastal town of North Shields, a place where their young son would spend the next few formative years of his childhood, surrounded by the sights, sounds, and rhythms of this picturesque community. It was within this setting that he would initiate his educational odyssey at Whitehouse Primary School, a nurturing environment that would lay the foundation for his future academic pursuits. As he progressed through the grades, he would subsequently attend Marden High School, where he would uncover and cultivate his profound passion for the performing arts, a creative outlet that would ultimately become an integral part of his identity and a driving force in his personal and professional life.
At Marden High School, he embarked on an extraordinary journey that would eventually pave the way for his future accomplishments, by becoming an integral part of the school's musical productions. This initial foray into the world of drama would serve as the foundation upon which he would build his future endeavors. As he progressed to Tynemouth Sixth Form College, his passion for drama only intensified, driving him to become an active and dedicated member of the O level drama group. Throughout his time at the college, he appeared in a multitude of plays and pantomimes, meticulously honing his skills and steadily building his confidence.
As he concluded his formal education, he made the deliberate choice to embark on a professional journey in the realm of education, opting to enroll at the prestigious Bretton Hall College, conveniently located near Wakefield.
Notably, in the year 1981, a pivotal moment in his professional trajectory unfolded as he took to the stage for the very first time in the renowned play "Bouncers" at the esteemed Hull Truck Theatre.
In the year 1986, he made a deliberate and calculated decision to relocate to the esteemed city of London, where he would subsequently dedicate a significant amount of time, effort, and dedication to further solidifying his reputation as a highly skilled and accomplished actor.
