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- Ralph Kemplen was born on October 8, 1912 in Palmers Green, London, England, UK. He was an editor and director, known for The Day of the Jackal (1973), Oliver! (1968) and The African Queen (1951). He was married to Kathleen. He died on April 4, 2004 in London, England, UK.
- SpouseKathleen(? - April 4, 2004) (his death, 3 children)
- His eldest son Willy Kemplen followed him into film editing in the 1960s and more recently Willy's son Tom Kemplen has done likewise.
- His father made silent films which he exhibited in booths at fairgrounds.
- Began as an assistant editor in 1928. Best known for his six collaborations with director John Huston.
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