Kevin Kline

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

October 24, 1947 (78 yrs)

place of birth

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

also known as

Kevin Delaney Kline

total credits

50 movies

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.

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Known For

Filmography

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Beauty and the Beast
7.0

Beauty and the Beast

2017as Maurice
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.1

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1996as Phoebus (voice)
No Strings Attached
6.3

No Strings Attached

2011as Alvin Franklin
The Road to El Dorado
7.3

The Road to El Dorado

2000as Tulio (voice)
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
6.2

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

2025as The Mechanic
The Pink Panther
5.9

The Pink Panther

2006as Dreyfus
Wild Wild West
5.3

Wild Wild West

1999as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
A Fish Called Wanda
7.2

A Fish Called Wanda

1988as Otto
The Ice Storm
6.9

The Ice Storm

1997as Ben Hood
Chaplin
7.4

Chaplin

1992as Douglas Fairbanks
Last Vegas
6.4

Last Vegas

2013as Sam Harris
In & Out
6.5

In & Out

1997as Howard Brackett
Definitely, Maybe
6.9

Definitely, Maybe

2008as Hampton Roth
French Kiss
6.5

French Kiss

1995as Luc Teyssier
Silverado
7.0

Silverado

1985as Paden
The Tale of Despereaux
6.1

The Tale of Despereaux

2008as Chef Andre (voice)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
6.4

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1999as Nick Bottom
Dave
6.7

Dave

1993as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
5.4

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

2002as Phoebus (voice)
Sophie's Choice
7.3

Sophie's Choice

1982as Nathan Landau
Orange County
6.0

Orange County

2002as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
Life as a House
7.1

Life as a House

2001as George Monroe
The Big Chill
6.8

The Big Chill

1983as Harold Cooper
The Bob's Burgers Movie
7.0

The Bob's Burgers Movie

2022as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
I Love You to Death
6.4

I Love You to Death

1990as Joey Boca
Soapdish
6.3

Soapdish

1991as Jeffrey Anderson
Trade
7.0

Trade

2007as Ray Sheridan
Fierce Creatures
6.2

Fierce Creatures

1997as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
A Prairie Home Companion
6.3

A Prairie Home Companion

2006as Guy Noir
The Starling
6.9

The Starling

2021as Dr. Larry Fine
The Conspirator
6.6

The Conspirator

2011as Edwin Stanton
Cry Freedom
7.0

Cry Freedom

1987as Donald Woods
Consenting Adults
5.4

Consenting Adults

1992as Richard Parker
As You Like It
5.8

As You Like It

2006as Jaques
Here Today
7.0

Here Today

2021as Self
Looking for Richard
6.8

Looking for Richard

1996as Self - Interviewee
Ricki and the Flash
5.8

Ricki and the Flash

2015as Pete Brummel
Grand Canyon
6.4

Grand Canyon

1991as Mack
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
4.3

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

2005as Kevin Kline
My Old Lady
6.2

My Old Lady

2014as Mathias Gold
The Emperor's Club
7.1

The Emperor's Club

2002as William Hundert
The Good House
6.2

The Good House

2021as Frank Getchell
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
7.0

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994as Self (archive footage)
De-Lovely
6.1

De-Lovely

2004as Cole Porter
The Extra Man
5.8

The Extra Man

2010as Henry Harrison
Close Up
9.5

Close Up

2012as Self (archive footage)
The Diary

The Diary

The January Man
5.0

The January Man

1989as Nick Starkey
Dean
5.8

Dean

2016as Robert
Darling Companion
5.0

Darling Companion

2012as Joseph