Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera "EastEnders", played by Ross Kemp. Grant first appeared in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Kemp opted to leave the show in 1999 and remained on screen until 25 October 1999. He returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at "EastEnders". The return proved to be a ratings success. Kemp
Gary Kemp Gary Kemp Gary James Kemp (born 16 October 1959) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actor, best known as the lead guitarist, backing vocalist, and principal songwriter for the new wave band Spandau Ballet. Kemp is the main songwriter for Spandau Ballet, writing hits for the band such as "To Cut a Long Story Short", "True", "Gold", "Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)" and "Only When You Leave". His brother Martin Kemp plays bass guitar in the band. Kemp was on born 16 October 1959 to parents Eileen and Frank Kemp in St Bartholomew's Hospital, Smithfield,