Kenneth More Kenneth More Kenneth Gilbert More, CBE (20 September 1914 – 12 July 1982) was an English film and stage actor. Raised to stardom by the veteran car based film-comedy "Genevieve" (1953), he appeared in many roles as a carefree, happy-go-lucky gent. His biggest hits from this period include "Raising a Riot" (1955), "Reach for the Sky" (1956), and "The Admirable Crichton" (1957). He starred in "Doctor in the House" (1954), the first of the popular "Doctor" film series. Although his career declined in the early 1960s, two of his own favourite films date from this time – "The Comedy Man"
The Entertainer (film) an apparently final performance to an apathetic audience. The film was based on the play of the same name, which was written by British playwright John Osborne. The play was produced in 1957 and the first performance was given on 10 April 1957 at the Royal Court Theatre with Laurence Olivier in the leading role of Archie Rice. Osborne wrote the play, at Olivier's request. Osborne's 1956 play, "Look Back in Anger" was adapted into a film in 1959, which was directed by Tony Richardson, and starred Richard Burton in the leading role. Osborne, along with Nigel Kneale, wrote the