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Kevin Kline

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Kevin Kline

Born October 24, 1947 · St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor and singer. He is regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation and has enjoyed a successful career in both film and theater. He gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of the lead character in the film "The Big Chill" (1983), which helped launch his career. He went on to deliver memorable performances in numerous films, showcasing his versatility and talent. Some of his notable movies include A Fish Called Wanda (1988), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Dave (1993), In & Out (1997), and The Emperor's Club (2002). In addition to his film work, he has also been highly regarded for his stage performances. He has appeared in numerous Broadway productions and earned a Tony Award for his role in the musical "On the Twentieth Century" (1978). His theater credits include performances in works by Shakespeare, Chekhov, and other renowned playwrights. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his ability to tackle a wide range of characters, from comedic roles to dramatic and even musical ones. He is known for his charisma, wit, and skillful acting, which have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

  1. 2026American ClassicRichard Bean, Executive ProducerSeries
  2. 2025A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyThe MechanicMovie
  3. 2025PERFUMANIAPerfumerMovie
  4. 2024DisclaimerStephen BrigstockeSeries
  5. 2022Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of FreedomSelf (archive footage)Movie
  6. 2022The Bob's Burgers MovieCalvin Fischoeder (voice)Movie
  7. 2021The StarlingDr. Larry FineMovie
  8. 2021The Good HouseFrank GetchellMovie
  9. 2021Dear ElizabethRobert LowellMovie
  10. 2021Here TodaySelfMovie
  11. 2020Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim LegacySelfMovie
  12. 2019Alan Pakula: Going for TruthSelfMovie
  13. 2019Raúl Juliá: The World’s a StageSelfMovie
  14. 2019Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My VoiceSelfMovie
  15. 2019The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten ActsRobert MuellerMovie
  16. 2017Noël Coward's Present LaughterGarry EssendineMovie
  17. 2017Nature: Yosemite主演Movie
  18. 2017Beauty and the BeastMauriceMovie
  19. 2016DeanRobertMovie
  20. 2015Ricki and the FlashPete BrummelMovie
  21. 2014My Old LadyMathias GoldMovie
  22. 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelfSeries
  23. 2013Last VegasSam HarrisMovie
  24. 2013The Last of Robin HoodErrol FlynnMovie
  25. 2012Close UpSelf (archive footage)Movie
  26. 2012Darling CompanionJosephMovie
  27. 2012Oscar EtiquetteKevin KlineMovie
  28. 2011Olmsted and America's Urban ParksFrederick Law OlmstedMovie
  29. 2011The ConspiratorEdwin StantonMovie
  30. 2011No Strings AttachedAlvin FranklinMovie
  31. 2011Bob's BurgersKevin Fischoeder (voice), Mr. Fischoeder (voice)Series
  32. 2010The Extra ManHenry HarrisonMovie
  33. 2010Still on the RoadSelfMovie
  34. 2009Queen to PlayKrögerMovie
  35. 2008Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de BergeracMovie
  36. 2008The Tale of DespereauxChef Andre (voice)Movie
  37. 2008The Last Ghost of WarNarrator (voice)Movie
  38. 2008Theater of WarSelfMovie
  39. 2008Definitely, MaybeHampton RothMovie
  40. 2008Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de BergeracMovie
  41. 2007Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice StormSelfMovie
  42. 2007The Graham Norton ShowSelfSeries
  43. 2007TradeRay SheridanMovie
  44. 2006As You Like ItJaquesMovie
  45. 2006The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of AmericaNarrator (voice)Movie
  46. 2006A Prairie Home CompanionGuy NoirMovie
  47. 2006The Best of The Tony Awards: The PlaysHamlet (segment "Hamlet")Movie
  48. 2006The Pink PantherDreyfusMovie
  49. 2006Bringing Balanchine BackSelf - Narrator(voice)Movie
  50. 2005Jiminy Glick in LalawoodKevin KlineMovie
  51. 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelfSeries
  52. 2004ParkinsonSelf - GuestSeries
  53. 2004De-LovelyCole PorterMovie
  54. 2004Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before ChristmasNarrator (voice)Movie
  55. 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelfSeries
  56. 2003The Shakespeare SessionsMovie
  57. 2002The Emperor's ClubWilliam HundertMovie
  58. 2002Character Building: Inside 'Life As a House'SelfMovie
  59. 2002Life as a House: From the Ground UpSelfMovie
  60. 2002The Hunchback of Notre Dame IIPhoebus (voice)Movie
  61. 2002Orange CountyMarcus Skinner (uncredited)Movie
  62. 2001Life as a HouseGeorge MonroeMovie
  63. 2001The Anniversary PartyCal GoldMovie
  64. 2000The Road to El DoradoTulio (voice)Movie
  65. 1999Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the WestSelfMovie
  66. 1999Wild Wild West: Good Guys GadgetsSelfMovie
  67. 1999The Making of SilveradoSelfMovie
  68. 1999Wild Wild WestU.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President GrantMovie
  69. 1999It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'SelfMovie
  70. 1999A Midsummer Night's DreamNick BottomMovie
  71. 1999The Big Chill: A ReunionSelfMovie
  72. 1997The Ice StormBen HoodMovie
  73. 1997In & OutHoward BrackettMovie
  74. 1997The ViewSelfSeries
  75. 1997Fierce CreaturesVince McCain / Rod McCainMovie
  76. 1996Looking for RichardSelf - IntervieweeMovie
  77. 1996The Daily ShowSelfSeries
  78. 1996The Hunchback of Notre DamePhoebus (voice)Movie
  79. 1995French KissLuc TeyssierMovie
  80. 1994Princess CarabooFrixosMovie
  81. 1994Inside the Actors StudioSelfSeries
  82. 1994Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!Self (archive footage)Movie
  83. 1993The NutcrackerNarrator (voice)Movie
  84. 1993Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSelf (segment "New Way to Walk")Movie
  85. 1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - GuestSeries
  86. 1993DaveDave Kovic / Bill MitchellMovie
  87. 1992ChaplinDouglas FairbanksMovie
  88. 1992Consenting AdultsRichard ParkerMovie
  89. 1991Grand CanyonMackMovie
  90. 1991Merlin and the DragonsNarrator (voice)Movie
  91. 1991SoapdishJeffrey AndersonMovie
  92. 1990William Shakespeare's HamletHamlet, Director, Stage DirectorMovie
  93. 1990I Love You to DeathJoey BocaMovie
  94. 1989The January ManNick StarkeyMovie
  95. 1988A Fish Called WandaOttoMovie
  96. 1987Cry FreedomDonald WoodsMovie
  97. 1987The Grand Knockout TournamentSelfMovie
  98. 1986Violets Are BlueHenry SquiresMovie
  99. 1985SilveradoPadenMovie
  100. 1983He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'Movie
  101. 1983The Big ChillHarold CooperMovie
  102. 1983The Pirates of PenzanceThe Pirate KingMovie
  103. 1982Sophie's ChoiceNathan LandauMovie
  104. 1982NatureNarrator (voice)Series
  105. 1981Wetten, dass..?SelfSeries
  106. 1980The Pirates of PenzanceThe Pirate KingMovie
  107. 1976The Time of Your LifeMcCarthyMovie
  108. 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - HostSeries
  109. 1971Film '72SelfSeries
  110. 1971Great PerformancesHamletSeries
  111. —The DiaryMovie