Once upon a time...

On a summer day in 1946, a young gentleman playfully tugged on a young lady’s pigtail at Winnipeg Beach. That small gesture would lead both of them to the love of their lives. He was born in Canada in 1926, while she was born in Poland in 1928 and immigrated to Canada just three years later. They married on January 2, 1949.

Kerry Shale's parents,
married since 75+ years

They had three children—two sons and a daughter. One of their sons, the eldest, would go on to become a famous actor and voice artist: Kerry Shale, born in 1952. He moved to Vancouver to study acting and worked at Studio 58. In 1978, he received a job offer in London (UK) that he simply couldn’t refuse.

The very young Kerry Shale

Leaving behind his home, family, girlfriend, and car, he moved to London. Kerry Shale described his father as a jokester who often made jokes at the expense of others but also laughed at himself. Seeking distance from his father, the move helped him discover his true self. He initially lived in Hampstead, London.

The young Kerry Shale, ca. 1983

It was in London that Kerry Shale met the love of his life, Prof. Suzanne J. Gibson. While the exact date of their first meeting is unknown, they have known each other since at least 1995. She is a professor of ethics. They married in 1996 and moved from Hampstead to Islington, London, in July 1996. The couple shares a love for Russian Blue cats.

Kerry Shale and his wife Suzanne,
married since 25+ years

Kerry Shale has performed at The National Theatre, The Almeida, Hampstead Theatre, The Donmar Warehouse, Riverside Studios, The Gate, and The Royal Court. He has also worked on hundreds of BBC radio plays. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with legendary actors such as Morgan Freeman, Adrien Brody, Barbra Streisand, Ralph Fiennes, Saul Rubinek, and Ray Liotta, among many others.

The accomplished Kerry Shale

To be continued...
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