David Kernan

David Kernan

Deceased · Born: Jun 23, 1938 · Died: Dec 26, 2023

Personal Details

BornJun 23, 1938 London, England, UK

Biography

David Kernan was a thespian of extraordinary versatility, whose remarkable talent and unwavering dedication to his craft secured him widespread recognition and acclaim as a masterful interpreter of the iconic and intricate musical compositions of the renowned American composer and lyricist, Stephen Sondheim, whose complex and nuanced works have captivated audiences worldwide with their unique blend of wit, wisdom, and emotional depth.

His impressive range and versatility as a performer enabled him to bring to life the richly textured characters and storylines found in Sondheim's musicals, imbuing each role with a depth and nuance that was both captivating and authentic.

Through his performances, Kernan demonstrated a profound understanding of Sondheim's unique compositional style, which has been characterized by its complex harmonies, intricate rhythms, and innovative use of musical motifs.

As a result, his interpretations of Sondheim's works were consistently praised for their sensitivity, nuance, and emotional resonance, earning him a reputation as one of the most skilled and respected performers of Sondheim's music.

With his remarkable talent, unwavering dedication, and profound understanding of Sondheim's unique compositional style, David Kernan left an indelible mark on the world of musical theatre, forever cementing his place as a masterful interpreter of the iconic and intricate musical compositions of Stephen Sondheim.

Career

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1998
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1982
The Sorcerer
The Sorcerer as Dr Daly
{"id":162826,"title":"Treasure Island","year":"1982","character":"Dr. Livesey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/treasure-island-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162826.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162826.jpg"},"released":1}
Treasure Island
Treasure Island as Dr. Livesey
{"id":81167,"title":"She Loves Me","year":"1978","character":"Steven Kodaly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/she-loves-me","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81167.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81167.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
She Loves Me
She Loves Me as Steven Kodaly
{"id":64622,"title":"The Education of Sonny Carson","year":"1974","character":"Judge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-education-of-sonny-carson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64622.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
{"id":18447,"title":"The Day of the Jackal","year":"1973","character":"Per Lundquist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-day-of-the-jackal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47lsfriim080.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/47lsfriim080.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
The Day of the Jackal
The Day of the Jackal as Per Lundquist
{"id":64951,"title":"The Chastity Belt","year":"1972","character":"Troubadour","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-chastity-belt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64951.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64951.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
The Chastity Belt
The Chastity Belt as Troubadour
{"id":22893,"title":"Carry on Abroad","year":"1972","character":"Nicholas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carry-on-abroad","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22893.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22893.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":10276,"title":"Upstairs, Downstairs","year":1971,"character":"Capt. Charles Hammond","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/upstairs-downstairs-1974","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/30ofea2g2lb0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/30ofea2g2lb0.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Upstairs, Downstairs
Upstairs, Downstairs as Capt. Charles Hammond
{"id":81974,"title":"Otley","year":"1969","character":"Ground Steward","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/otley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81974.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81974.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
Otley
Otley as Ground Steward
{"id":166527,"title":"The Merry Widow","year":"1968","character":"Vicompte Cascada","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-merry-widow-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166527.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166527.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow as Vicompte Cascada
{"id":18429,"title":"Zulu","year":"1964","character":"Pvt. Hitch","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/zulu-1964","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/m26a1sjjjks0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/m26a1sjjjks0.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Zulu
Zulu as Pvt. Hitch
{"id":66032,"title":"Jailbreak","year":"1962","character":"Len Rogerson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/jailbreak-1962","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66032.jpg"},"released":1}
1962
Jailbreak
Jailbreak as Len Rogerson