Kenneth Alan Taylor
British pantomime writer
About Kenneth Alan Taylor
Kenneth Alan Taylor (born 1937) is a British pantomime writer and actor. He was artistic director of Nottingham Playhouse for seven years. According to Nick Clark of The Stage magazine, "He is one of the UK’s foremost pantomime writers, directors and, until recently, dames."
He also played Cecil Newton in Coronation Street from 1987 to 1988 and again in 1990.
Awards and recognition He was awarded best actor in a lead role and MTA for The Father. He was also awarded the BEM for services to theatre.
His awards include the Manchester Evening News best supporting actor for Price and a Nottingham University honorary doctor of letters in 2011.
Personal life He was born in 1937 in Canning Town, London. and Award-winning lighting designer Jason Taylor.
He has five grandchildren.
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