Martin Kemp

Martin Kemp is a British musician and actor who became known as the bassist of Spandau Ballet. Raised in north London, he acted as a child before joining the band alongside his brother Gary. Spandau Ballet became associated with the New Romantic scene and achieved international success with True.

The brothers later starred in The Krays (1990). Martin went on to play Steve Owen in EastEnders from 1998 to 2002, developing a television and film career alongside subsequent musical projects and Spandau Ballet reunions.