may not adequately summarize its contents. To comply with Wikipedia's lead section guidelines, please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of the article's key points. (February 2010) Kenneth Branagh Branagh in July 2009 Born Kenneth Charles Branagh 10 December 1960 (1960-12-10) (age 50) Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK Occupation Actor, film director Years active 1981—present Spouse Emma Thompson (1989-1993; divorced) Lindsay Brunnock (2003-present) Kenneth Charles Branagh (pronounced /ˈbrænə/; born 10 December 1960) is a Northern Irish actor and film director. He is best known for directing and starring in several film adaptations of William Shakespeare's plays, but has also appeared in a number of films and television series..