Tom Kempinski

Tom Kempinski (born 24 March 1938) is an English playwright and actor. He is best known for his 1980 play Duet for One, which was a major success in London and New York City and which has been much revived since. Kempinski also wrote the screenplay for the movie version of Duet for One. In addition, he made minor appearances on numerous British television shows including Dixon of Dock Green and Z-Cars.

Kempinski was educated at Abingdon School and was married to the actress Frances de la Tour who starred in the original London production for Duet for One; he was also married to the actress Margaret Nolan from 1963 to 1972.

He is a frequent caller to the BBC London 94.9 phone-in hosted by Vanessa Feltz.