Acting
Kevin Kline
EN, FR, ES cinema · 94 credits
Born
24 October 1947 (age 79)
Birthplace
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Also known as Kevin Delaney Kline
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
The Diary
Actor
PERFUMANIA
as Perfumer
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
as The Mechanic
The Bob's Burgers Movie
as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
as Self (archive footage)
The Starling
as Dr. Larry Fine
The Good House
as Frank Getchell
Here Today
as Self
Dear Elizabeth
as Robert Lowell
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
as Robert Mueller
Beauty and the Beast
as Maurice
Noël Coward's Present Laughter
as Garry Essendine
Dean
as Robert
Ricki and the Flash
as Pete Brummel
My Old Lady
as Mathias Gold
Last Vegas
as Sam
The Last of Robin Hood
as Errol Flynn
Oscar Etiquette
as Kevin Kline
Close Up
as Self (archive footage)
Darling Companion
as Joseph
No Strings Attached
as Alvin Franklin
The Conspirator
as Edwin Stanton
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
as Frederick Law Olmsted
The Extra Man
as Henry Harrison
Queen to Play
as Kröger
Definitely, Maybe
as Hampton Roth
Theater of War
as Self
Cyrano de Bergerac
as Cyrano de Bergerac
The Tale of Despereaux
as Chef Andre (voice)
The Last Ghost of War
as Narrator (voice)
Trade
as Ray Sheridan
The Pink Panther
as Dreyfus
A Prairie Home Companion
as Guy Noir
As You Like It
as Jaques
The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America
as Narrator (voice)
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
Bringing Balanchine Back
2006
Bringing Balanchine Back
as Self - Narrator(voice)
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
as Kevin Kline
De-Lovely
as Cole Porter
Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas
as Narrator (voice)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
as Phoebus (voice)
The Emperor's Club
as William Hundert
Orange County
as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
Life as a House
as George Monroe
The Anniversary Party
as Cal Gold
The Road to El Dorado
as Tulio (voice)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Nick Bottom
Wild Wild West
as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
In & Out
as Howard Brackett
Fierce Creatures
as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
The Ice Storm
as Ben Hood
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Phoebus (voice)
Looking for Richard
as Self - Interviewee
French Kiss
as Luc Teyssier
Princess Caraboo
as Frixos
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Self (archive footage)
Dave
as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
The Nutcracker
as Narrator (voice)
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
as Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
Chaplin
as Douglas Fairbanks
Consenting Adults
as Richard Parker
Soapdish
as Jeffrey Anderson
Grand Canyon
as Mack
Merlin and the Dragons
as Narrator (voice)
I Love You to Death
as Joey Boca
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
as Hamlet, Director, Stage Director
The January Man
as Nick Starkey
Cry Freedom
as Donald Woods
Violets Are Blue
as Henry Squires
Silverado
as Paden
The Big Chill
as Harold Cooper
The Pirates of Penzance
as The Pirate King
Sophie's Choice
as Nathan Landau
The Pirates of Penzance
as The Pirate King
The Time of Your Life
as McCarthy