Kevin Whately
Kevin Whately
Kevin Whatelyis an English actor. Whately is primarily known for his role as Robert "Robbie" Lewis in the crime dramas Inspector Morse and Lewis, his role as Neville "Nev" Hope in the British television comedy Auf Wiedersehen, Pet, and his role as Dr. Jack Kerruish in the drama series Peak Practice, although he has appeared in numerous other roles...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth6 February 1951
childish enjoy fortunate funny good quite suddenly
You just suddenly think that there's something quite childish about acting. Basically, it's pretending, isn't it? It's good fun and I enjoy it, but it's a funny way of making a living, particularly when you make a very good wage, as I've been fortunate enough to do.
alzheimers needs done
Dementia is often regarded as an embarrassing condition that should be hushed up and not spoken about. But I feel passionately that more needs to be done to raise awareness, which is why I became an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society.
generations my-family has-beens
My family have been around Northumberland for five generations.
independent mary mum
My mum Mary was always a bright, confident and fiercely independent lady.
circles alzheimers way
You can't converse with Alzheimer's sufferers in the way you do with others; the dialogue tends to go round in circles.
very-good
I'm very good at being out of work.
drama trying detectives
I never have liked detective dramas. I try to watch all of them to see what's going on, but I don't like them.
grandparent phases whole
Being a grandparent is whole new phase in your life.
relaxation trying world
Walking is my main method of relaxation. I don't go over my lines or try to solve the world's problems, I just enjoy the scenery and the wildlife.
ideas majority politician
I'm fascinated by politicians, because I suspect the huge majority of them go into it full of ideas and for the best possible reasons but end up being hijacked.
became mental mum regular
Mum had regular mental tests with her specialist, but because of her academic background, she became brilliant at manipulating them.
characters obviously villains
I don't like two-dimensional characters who are obviously villains from the moment they walk on stage.
bad believe
I know actors who court personal publicity because they believe no publicity is bad publicity.
rather reality time walking watch
I only really like to watch things like 'Time Team.' I'd rather be out walking the dog. It's all reality TV, which, as an actor, I detest.