Kevin Kline
Born: 1947-10-24 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Known For: Acting
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
2025
- A Big Bold Beautiful Journey as The Mechanic
- Fior Di Latte as Perfumer
2024
- Disclaimer as Stephen Brigstocke
2022
- The Bob's Burgers Movie as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
2021
- The Starling as Dr. Larry Fine
- Here Today as Self
- The Good House as Frank Getchell
- Dear Elizabeth as Robert Lowell
2020
2019
- Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as Self
- Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as Self
- Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as Self
- The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts as Robert Mueller
2017
- Beauty and the Beast as Maurice
- Noël Coward's Present Laughter as Garry Essendine
- Nature: Yosemite as 主演
2016
- Dean as Robert
2015
- Ricki and the Flash as Pete Brummel
2014
- My Old Lady as Mathias Gold
2013
- Last Vegas as Sam Harris
- The Last of Robin Hood as Errol Flynn
2012
- Darling Companion as Joseph
- Close Up as Self (archive footage)
- Oscar Etiquette as Kevin Kline
2011
- Bob's Burgers as Kevin Fischoeder (voice)
- No Strings Attached as Alvin Franklin
- The Conspirator as Edwin Stanton
- Olmsted and America's Urban Parks as Frederick Law Olmsted
2010
- Still on the Road as Self
- The Extra Man as Henry Harrison
2009
- Queen to Play as Kröger
2008
- The Tale of Despereaux as Chef Andre (voice)
- Definitely, Maybe as Hampton Roth
- Theater of War as Self
- Cyrano de Bergerac as Cyrano de Bergerac
- The Last Ghost of War as Narrator (voice)
2007
- The Graham Norton Show as Self
- Trade as Ray Sheridan
2006
- The Pink Panther as Dreyfus
- A Prairie Home Companion as Guy Noir
- As You Like It as Jaques
- The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
- Bringing Balanchine Back as Self - Narrator(voice)
- The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America as Narrator (voice)
2005
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood as Kevin Kline
2004
- De-Lovely as Cole Porter
- Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas as Narrator (voice)
2003
2002
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame II as Phoebus (voice)
- Orange County as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
- The Emperor's Club as William Hundert
2001
- Life as a House as George Monroe
- The Anniversary Party as Cal Gold
2000
- The Road to El Dorado as Tulio (voice)
1999
- Wild Wild West as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
- A Midsummer Night's Dream as Nick Bottom
- Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West as Self
- It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' as Self
- Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets as Self
- The Making of Silverado as Self
- The Big Chill: A Reunion as Self
1997
- The View as Self
- Fierce Creatures as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
- In & Out as Howard Brackett
- The Ice Storm as Ben Hood
1996
- The Daily Show as Self
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Phoebus (voice)
- Looking for Richard as Self - Interviewee
1995
- French Kiss as Luc Teyssier
1994
- Princess Caraboo as Frixos
- Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Self (archive footage)
- Inside the Actors Studio as Self
1993
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest
- The Nutcracker as Narrator (voice)
- Dave as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
1992
- Chaplin as Douglas Fairbanks
- Consenting Adults as Richard Parker
1991
- Grand Canyon as Mack
- Soapdish as Jeffrey Anderson
- Merlin and the Dragons as Narrator (voice)
1990
- I Love You to Death as Joey Boca
- William Shakespeare's Hamlet as Hamlet
1989
- The January Man as Nick Starkey
1988
- A Fish Called Wanda as Otto
- John Cleese's First Farewell Performance as Self
1987
- Cry Freedom as Donald Woods
- The Grand Knockout Tournament as Self
1986
- Violets are Blue as Henry Squires
1985
- Silverado as Paden
1983
- The Pirates of Penzance as The Pirate King
- The Big Chill as Harold Cooper
- He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
1982
- Nature as Narrator (voice)
- Sophie's Choice as Nathan Landau
1981
- Wetten, dass..? as Self
1980
- The Pirates of Penzance as The Pirate King
1976
- The Time of Your Life as McCarthy
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Host
1971
- Great Performances as Hamlet
1956
- Tony Awards as Self - Winner