"It is with great sadness that we tell you that Kenneth Earle has passed away this morning (Saturday 1st July 2017). Kenny was a great friend, a true gentleman and a legend of the entertainment industry. He will be truly missed."
"Link for the charity donation page in honour of Kenneth Earle
http://www.love2donate.co.uk//inmemory/identify_name.php?currentpage=1&chosen=16470 "
"Kenneth Earle was born into a theatrical family, his parents being Jugglers, he toured with them until he was nine years old, when he started boarding at Dulwich College. Kenneth started as a film actor, and then became the comedy half of Kenneth Earle & Malcolm Vaughan. The double act achieved quite a high profile in the Industry over their eighteen years together, playing all the major theatres, TV series and many pantomimes. Malcolm also had a number of top ten hits. When the act folded Kenneth returned to acting for films.
"Kenneth Earle and Malcolm Vaughan were honoured to become " Members of the Grand Order of Water Rats" on 15th October 1961.
"When Kenneth stopped performing he became an agent looking after quite a few household names, with artists in such diverse booking as Las Vegas, London Palladium, Films, TV Series and starring in West End plays. Additionally he has written, produced and directed a number of pantomimes also many summer seasons in England and Jersey, in theatres, hotels and night clubs.
"The famous agency London Management asked him to join them, where he stayed for a very happy ten years, booking most of the American artists for the Des O'Connor Show. Over the years Kenneth has looked after artists such as Des, Jon Pertwee, Paul Daniels, Crissy Rock, Bruce Payne, Patrick McNee, Hugh Lloyd, Linda Lusardi, Kit & the Widow, Justin Fashanu, Sally Thomsett, Angela Grant, Ronnie Ronalde, Neil Fingleton, Georgia Moon and many more, including Directors and Writers.
"When the time came to move on, he was offered the position of Account Holder for the whole Butlins circuit of worlds and hotels under the Rank banner. A position that he held for four years with great success, booking thousands of artists and many major stars, both English and American. He devised and produced Comedy/Rock/Adult/Festivals, also writing and producing shows for the circuit. In June 1995 he opened his own agency "Kenneth Earle Personal Management" with a high profile client list incorporating Actors, Actresses, Authors, Directors, Light Entertainment etc.., directed pantomimes in Tunbridge Wells, "Snow White" at the Grand Theatre Blackpool. Conceived, directed and co-produced the most successful touring show "Spirit of the Dance" in 1996.
"In 1993, Kenneth was honoured to become President of the Agents Association (GB). After the two year tenure he held the position of Honorary Member of the Agents Association; in 2012 Kenneth was made Fellow of the Agents Association. Kenneth is proud to hold the position of Joint Secretary of the Variety & Light Entertainment Council, a Long Standing member of the Entertainment Artists Benevolent Fund (E.A.B.F), Chairman of the Gainsborough Foundation and has also sat on the Theatres Advisory Council Committee."
- From Kenny's website
http://www.kennethearlepersonalmanagement.com/
