Acting

Kevin Kline

born 1947 · Acting

63.5avg grm
18titles
#735best rank
9honors
Gbest title · #735 on siteGreat Performances1971 · as Director · series64.1

Honors

9
1989Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor
1978Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Musical
1999Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble
1981Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical
2008Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
Honors
  • 1989Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor
  • 1978Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Musical
  • 1999Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble
  • 1981Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical
  • 2008Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
  • 1981Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical
  • 2004Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Play
  • 1978Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
  • —star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Bio

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.

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

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2020s2 titlesAAmerican Classic2026 · as Richard Bean · series64.0DDisclaimer2024 · as Stephen Brigstocke · series61.6
2010s1 titleBBeauty and the Beast2017 · as Maurice51.6
2000s6 titlesTTheater of War2008 · as Self58.1TTrade2007 · as Ray Sheridan61.1FFreedom: A History of US2003 · as Thomas Jefferson · series63.8FFreedom: A History of US2003 · as August Spies · series63.8FFreedom: A History of US2003 · as Jacob Riis · series63.8LLife as a House2001 · as George Monroe64.0
1990s2 titlesIThe Ice Storm1997 · as Ben Hood70.9CChaplin1992 · as Douglas Fairbanks67.1
1980s6 titlesAA Fish Called Wanda1988 · as Otto74.7CCry Freedom1987 · as Donald Woods69.0SSilverado1985 · as Paden68.3PThe Pirates of Penzance1983 · as The Pirate King54.5BThe Big Chill1983 · as Harold52.0SSophie's Choice1982 · as Nathan70.7
1970s1 titleGGreat Performances1971 · as Director · series64.1

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Kevin Kline

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born1947
known forActing
titles on site18
best title rank#735 · Great Performances (1971)
avg GRM63.5
honors9 · Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor, 1989
Honors
  • 1989Academy Award — Best Supporting Actor
  • 1978Tony Award — Best Featured Actor in a Musical
  • 1999Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble
  • 1981Tony Award — Best Actor in a Musical
  • 2008Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie
  • 1981Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Musical
  • 2004Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Actor in a Play
  • 1978Drama Desk Award — Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical
  • —star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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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