James Kemsley b. 15 November 1948

Also known as James L. Kemsley, James Lawrence Kemsley
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Contemporary Sydney/Southern Highlands cartoonist and actor. Was responsible for the "Ginger Meggs" strip for over 20 years, working right up until his death in December 2007. From 1988-1990 he was president of the Black and White Artists Club.
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Name
James Kemsley
Also known as:
  • James L. Kemsley
  • James Lawrence Kemsley
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Television presenter (ANZSIC code: 5511)
  • Actor (ANZSIC code: 9002)
  • Playwright (ANZSIC code: 9002)
Birth date
15 November 1948
Birth place
Sydney, NSW
Birth note
Given in Lindesay as 1952 [sic]
Death date
3 December 2007
Death place
Bowral, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1967 - c.2006
Residence
  • c.1979 - c.1983 London, England, UK
  • Southern Highlands, NSW
Training
  • 1979 Royal Academy of Dramatic Art , Professional Workshop, London, England, UK
  • 1973 National Institute of Dramatic Art Playwright Forum, Sydney, NSW
  • 1968 - 1971 Independent School of Dramatic Art, North Sydney, NSW
  • 1962 - 1963 Christian Brothers, Rose Bay, NSW
  • 1961 - 1962 Chevalier College Bowral, NSW
  • 1958 - 1960 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart College, Bowral, NSW
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Black and white artists

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