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James Kenney

1930–1987 · Actor

Biography

James Kenney was an English actor whose boyish charm found him regular film and stage roles throughout the 1950's

Named after his father, music hall comedian Horace Kenney, he chose to use his middle name James to avoid any confusion.

By the late 1960's acting work had almost dried up and James Kenney committed suicide on 13th January 1987.

Notable Noir Roles

The Gentle Gunman

1952Dir. Basil Dearden · Johnny Fagan

The relationship between brothers Terry and Matt, both active in the IRA, comes under strain when Terry begins to question the use of violence.

The Gelignite Gang

1956Dir. Francis Searle · Chris Chapman

A tense thriller that tears the lid off Soho's underworld and reveals the cunning organization behind a gang of safe-breakers who will stop at nothing, not even murder, to achieve their goals.

Full Noir Filmography

2 films · 1952–1956