Martin Kemp - Definition

Martin Kemp (born 10 October 1961), brother of Gary Kemp, is a British actor and former pop artist who was a member of the 1980s New Romantic band Spandau Ballet.

He was born in Islington, London. Kemp and his older brother Gary branched out into acting in 1990, appearing in the British film The Krays. But it was Martin who had the bigger break, becoming popular for his role as villain Steve Owen in the BBC's top soap opera, EastEnders. By the time he left the series, he was one of the best-known faces on British television. He has gone on to star in dramas such as The Brides in the Bath in which he played murderer, George Smith.