Kevin Kline

Acting

Kevin Kline

Born October 24, 1947St. Louis, Missouri, USA106 credits

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.

Known For

Filmography

American Classic
2026American Classic
as Richard BeanTV
PERFUMANIA
2025PERFUMANIA
as PerfumerMovie
Disclaimer
2024Disclaimer
as Stephen BrigstockeTV
The Bob's Burgers Movie
2022The Bob's Burgers Movie
as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)Movie
The Starling
2021The Starling
as Dr. Larry FineMovie
The Good House
2021The Good House
as Frank GetchellMovie
Dear Elizabeth
2021Dear Elizabeth
as Robert LowellMovie
Here Today
2021Here Today
as SelfMovie
Nature: Yosemite
2017Nature: Yosemite
as 主演Movie
Dean
2016Dean
as RobertMovie
Ricki and the Flash
2015Ricki and the Flash
as Pete BrummelMovie
My Old Lady
2014My Old Lady
as Mathias GoldMovie
Last Vegas
2013Last Vegas
as Sam HarrisMovie
The Last of Robin Hood
2013The Last of Robin Hood
as Errol FlynnMovie
Close Up
2012Close Up
as Self (archive footage)Movie
Darling Companion
2012Darling Companion
as JosephMovie
Oscar Etiquette
2012Oscar Etiquette
as Kevin KlineMovie
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
2011Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
as Frederick Law OlmstedMovie
The Conspirator
2011The Conspirator
as Edwin StantonMovie
No Strings Attached
2011No Strings Attached
as Alvin FranklinMovie
Bob's Burgers
2011Bob's Burgers
as Kevin Fischoeder (voice)TV
The Extra Man
2010The Extra Man
as Henry HarrisonMovie
Queen to Play
2009Queen to Play
as KrögerMovie
Cyrano de Bergerac
2008Cyrano de Bergerac
as Cyrano de BergeracMovie
The Tale of Despereaux
2008The Tale of Despereaux
as Chef Andre (voice)Movie
The Last Ghost of War
2008The Last Ghost of War
as Narrator (voice)Movie
Theater of War
2008Theater of War
as SelfMovie
Definitely, Maybe
2008Definitely, Maybe
as Hampton RothMovie
C
2008Cyrano de Bergerac
as Cyrano de BergeracMovie
Trade
2007Trade
as Ray SheridanMovie
As You Like It
2006As You Like It
as JaquesMovie
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")Movie
The Pink Panther
2006The Pink Panther
as DreyfusMovie
B
2006Bringing Balanchine Back
as Self - Narrator(voice)Movie
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
as Kevin KlineMovie
De-Lovely
2004De-Lovely
as Cole PorterMovie
The Emperor's Club
2002The Emperor's Club
as William HundertMovie
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
2002The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
as Phoebus (voice)Movie
Orange County
2002Orange County
as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)Movie
Life as a House
2001Life as a House
as George MonroeMovie
The Road to El Dorado
2000The Road to El Dorado
as Tulio (voice)Movie
Wild Wild West
1999Wild Wild West
as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President GrantMovie
The Ice Storm
1997The Ice Storm
as Ben HoodMovie
In & Out
1997In & Out
as Howard BrackettMovie
The View
1997The View
as SelfTV
Fierce Creatures
1997Fierce Creatures
as Vince McCain / Rod McCainMovie
Looking for Richard
1996Looking for Richard
as Self - IntervieweeMovie
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Phoebus (voice)Movie
French Kiss
1995French Kiss
as Luc TeyssierMovie
Princess Caraboo
1994Princess Caraboo
as FrixosMovie
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
as Self (segment "New Way to Walk")Movie
Dave
1993Dave
as Dave Kovic / Bill MitchellMovie
Chaplin
1992Chaplin
as Douglas FairbanksMovie
Consenting Adults
1992Consenting Adults
as Richard ParkerMovie
Grand Canyon
1991Grand Canyon
as MackMovie
The Nutcracker
1991The Nutcracker
as Narrator (voice)Movie
Merlin and the Dragons
1991Merlin and the Dragons
as Narrator (voice)Movie
Soapdish
1991Soapdish
as Jeffrey AndersonMovie
I Love You to Death
1990I Love You to Death
as Joey BocaMovie
The January Man
1989The January Man
as Nick StarkeyMovie
Cry Freedom
1987Cry Freedom
as Donald WoodsMovie
Violets Are Blue
1986Violets Are Blue
as Henry SquiresMovie
Silverado
1985Silverado
as PadenMovie
The Big Chill
1983The Big Chill
as Harold CooperMovie
The Pirates of Penzance
1983The Pirates of Penzance
as The Pirate KingMovie
Sophie's Choice
1982Sophie's Choice
as Nathan LandauMovie
Nature
1982Nature
as Narrator (voice)TV
The Pirates of Penzance
1980The Pirates of Penzance
as The Pirate KingMovie
Saturday Night Live
1975Saturday Night Live
as Self - HostTV