Rachel Kempson facts for kids
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Rachel Kempson
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Kempson in 1974
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| Born | 28 May 1910 Dartmouth, Devon, England
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| Died | 24 May 2003 (aged 92) Millbrook, New York, U.S.
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| Nationality | English |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1938–1997 |
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| Children | Vanessa Redgrave Corin Redgrave Lynn Redgrave |
| Family | Kempson, Redgrave |
Rachel Kempson (born May 28, 1910 – died May 24, 2003) was a famous English actress. She was married to Sir Michael Redgrave, and together they started a very well-known family of actors. Many of her children and grandchildren also became famous in the acting world.
Her Acting Life
Rachel Kempson studied acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). After her training, she joined the Royal Shakespeare Company, a famous theater group.
In 1935, she married Michael Redgrave, who was also an actor. They often performed on stage together. Rachel Kempson also acted in many films and television shows. Some of her notable films include The Captive Heart, The Sea Shall Not Have Them (where she acted alongside her husband), Out of Africa, and Uncle Vanya. On television, she appeared in series like Jennie: Lady Randolph Churchill and The Jewel in the Crown.
She also worked with her children in movies. She made three films with her daughter Lynn Redgrave, including Tom Jones and Georgy Girl. She also made two films with her other daughter Vanessa Redgrave, such as The Charge of the Light Brigade, which also featured her son Corin Redgrave. Her last film was Déjà Vu in 1997.
In 1986, Rachel Kempson wrote a book about her life called Life Among the Redgraves. In the book, she shared stories about her early life, how she started in theater in 1932, her marriage, and being a mother.
Her Family Life
Rachel Kempson was born in Dartmouth, Devon, England. Her father was a headmaster named Eric William Edward Kempson.
She married Michael Redgrave in 1935. Their family became known as the Redgrave family, a famous group of actors. Rachel and Michael had three children who all became actors:
- Vanessa Redgrave (born 1937)
- Corin Redgrave (1939–2010)
- Lynn Redgrave (1943–2010)
She also had many grandchildren who became actors, including Joely Richardson, Natasha Richardson (1963–2009), and Jemma Redgrave.
In 1959, her husband, Michael Redgrave, was given the title of "Sir" by the Queen. This meant Rachel formally became Lady Redgrave. However, she preferred to use her birth name, Rachel Kempson, for her acting career.
Rachel Kempson passed away on May 24, 2003, just a few days before her 93rd birthday. She died at the home of her granddaughter, Natasha Richardson, in Millbrook, New York. Natasha Richardson later passed away in 2009 and was buried near Rachel. Rachel's youngest daughter, Lynn Redgrave, was also buried in the same cemetery in 2010, close to her mother and niece.
Images for kids
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Rachel Kempson in 1974
See also
In Spanish: Rachel Kempson para niños
