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Kevin Kline

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Kevin Kline

Born October 24, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA66 films

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.

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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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The Road to El Dorado posterFirst watchThe Road to El Dorado20007.3as Tulio (voice)Stowing away after a failed con, a pair of swindlers end up on El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold", where they quickly get in over their heads when they are mistaken as gods by the…View film

Essential films

Ranked by acclaim and reach
Beauty and the Beast poster7.0Beauty and the Beast2017The Hunchback of Notre Dame poster7.1The Hunchback of Notre Dame1996A Fish Called Wanda poster7.2A Fish Called Wanda1988Definitely, Maybe poster6.9Definitely, Maybe2008No Strings Attached poster6.3No Strings Attached2011Chaplin poster7.4Chaplin1992Sophie's Choice poster7.3Sophie's Choice1982Last Vegas poster6.4Last Vegas2013

Filmography

66 films as actor
  1. TBAThe Diary
  2. 2025A Big Bold Beautiful JourneyThe Mechanic
  3. 2025PERFUMANIAPerfumer
  4. 2022The Bob's Burgers MovieCalvin Fischoeder (voice)
  5. 2021The StarlingDr. Larry Fine
  6. 2021The Good HouseFrank Getchell
  7. 2021Dear ElizabethRobert Lowell
  8. 2019The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten ActsRobert Mueller
  9. 2017Noël Coward's Present LaughterGarry Essendine
  10. 2017Beauty and the BeastMaurice
  11. 2016DeanRobert
  12. 2015Ricki and the FlashPete Brummel
  13. 2014My Old LadyMathias Gold
  14. 2013Last VegasSam Harris
  15. 2013The Last of Robin HoodErrol Flynn
  16. 2012Darling CompanionJoseph
  17. 2012Oscar EtiquetteKevin Kline
  18. 2011The ConspiratorEdwin Stanton
  19. 2011No Strings AttachedAlvin Franklin
  20. 2010The Extra ManHenry Harrison
  21. 2009Queen to PlayKröger
  22. 2008Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
  23. 2008The Tale of DespereauxChef Andre (voice)
  24. 2008Definitely, MaybeHampton Roth
  25. 2008Cyrano de BergeracCyrano de Bergerac
  26. 2007TradeRay Sheridan
  27. 2006As You Like ItJaques
  28. 2006A Prairie Home CompanionGuy Noir
  29. 2006The Pink PantherDreyfus
  30. 2005Jiminy Glick in LalawoodKevin Kline
  31. 2004De-LovelyCole Porter
  32. 2004Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before ChristmasNarrator (voice)
  33. 2003The Shakespeare Sessions
  34. 2002The Emperor's ClubWilliam Hundert
  35. 2002The Hunchback of Notre Dame IIPhoebus (voice)
  36. 2002Orange CountyMarcus Skinner (uncredited)
  37. 2001Life as a HouseGeorge Monroe
  38. 2001The Anniversary PartyCal Gold
  39. 2000The Road to El DoradoTulio (voice)
  40. 1999Wild Wild WestU.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
  41. 1999A Midsummer Night's DreamNick Bottom
  42. 1997The Ice StormBen Hood
  43. 1997In & OutHoward Brackett
  44. 1997Fierce CreaturesVince McCain / Rod McCain
  45. 1996The Hunchback of Notre DamePhoebus (voice)
  46. 1995French KissLuc Teyssier
  47. 1994Princess CarabooFrixos
  48. 1993The NutcrackerNarrator (voice)
  49. 1993DaveDave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
  50. 1992ChaplinDouglas Fairbanks
  51. 1992Consenting AdultsRichard Parker
  52. 1991Grand CanyonMack
  53. 1991Merlin and the DragonsNarrator (voice)
  54. 1991SoapdishJeffrey Anderson
  55. 1990William Shakespeare's HamletHamlet
  56. 1990I Love You to DeathJoey Boca
  57. 1989The January ManNick Starkey
  58. 1988A Fish Called WandaOtto
  59. 1987Cry FreedomDonald Woods
  60. 1986Violets Are BlueHenry Squires
  61. 1985SilveradoPaden
  62. 1983The Big ChillHarold Cooper
  63. 1983The Pirates of PenzanceThe Pirate King
  64. 1982Sophie's ChoiceNathan Landau
  65. 1980The Pirates of PenzanceThe Pirate King
  66. 1976The Time of Your LifeMcCarthy