Kevin Kline
Acting • Born 1947-10-24
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
107 credits
French Kiss
Movie • 1995
Luc Teyssier
A Fish Called Wanda
Movie • 1988
Otto
The Road to El Dorado
Movie • 2000
Tulio (voice)
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Movie • 1999
Nick Bottom
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Movie • 1996
Phoebus (voice)
I Love You to Death
Movie • 1990
Joey Boca
Chaplin
Movie • 1992
Douglas Fairbanks
Trade
Movie • 2007
Ray Sheridan
In & Out
Movie • 1997
Howard Brackett
Dave
Movie • 1993
Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
Life as a House
Movie • 2001
George Monroe
Silverado
Movie • 1985
Paden
Definitely, Maybe
Movie • 2008
Hampton Roth
Wild Wild West
Movie • 1999
U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
The Pink Panther
Movie • 2006
Dreyfus
The January Man
Movie • 1989
Nick Starkey
Fierce Creatures
Movie • 1997
Vince McCain / Rod McCain
Oscar Etiquette
Movie • 2012
Kevin Kline
Soapdish
Movie • 1991
Jeffrey Anderson
The Big Chill
Movie • 1983
Harold Cooper
A Prairie Home Companion
Movie • 2006
Guy Noir
The Anniversary Party
Movie • 2001
Cal Gold
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
Movie • 2002
Phoebus (voice)
Cry Freedom
Movie • 1987
Donald Woods
Nature: Yosemite
Movie • 2017
主演
Grand Canyon
Movie • 1991
Mack
No Strings Attached
Movie • 2011
Alvin Franklin
The Conspirator
Movie • 2011
Edwin Stanton
Queen to Play
Movie • 2009
Kröger
Princess Caraboo
Movie • 1994
Frixos
De-Lovely
Movie • 2004
Cole Porter
Consenting Adults
Movie • 1992
Richard Parker
The Pirates of Penzance
Movie • 1983
The Pirate King
Sophie's Choice
Movie • 1982
Nathan Landau
Close Up
Movie • 2012
Self (archive footage)
The Emperor's Club
Movie • 2002
William Hundert
The Extra Man
Movie • 2010
Henry Harrison
The Bob's Burgers Movie
Movie • 2022
Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
The Ice Storm
Movie • 1997
Ben Hood
As You Like It
Movie • 2006
Jaques
Merlin and the Dragons
Movie • 1991
Narrator (voice)
Theater of War
Movie • 2008
Self
Darling Companion
Movie • 2012
Joseph
Last Vegas
Movie • 2013
Sam Harris
The Pirates of Penzance
Movie • 1980
The Pirate King
The Last of Robin Hood
Movie • 2013
Errol Flynn
Violets are Blue
Movie • 1986
Henry Squires
Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas
Movie • 2004
Narrator (voice)
The Shakespeare Sessions
Movie • 2003
Looking for Richard
Movie • 1996
Self - Interviewee
Cyrano de Bergerac
Movie • 2008
Cyrano de Bergerac
Ricki and the Flash
Movie • 2015
Pete Brummel
My Old Lady
Movie • 2014
Mathias Gold
The Time of Your Life
Movie • 1976
McCarthy
Dean
Movie • 2016
Robert
The Tale of Despereaux
Movie • 2008
Chef Andre (voice)
Beauty and the Beast
Movie • 2017
Maurice
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
Movie • 1983
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Movie • 1987
Self
The Making of Silverado
Movie • 1999
Self
Orange County
Movie • 2002
Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
Movie • 2011
Frederick Law Olmsted
The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America
Movie • 2006
Narrator (voice)
The Big Chill: A Reunion
Movie • 1999
Self
Noël Coward's Present Laughter
Movie • 2017
Garry Essendine
The Nutcracker
Movie • 1991
Narrator (voice)
The Diary
Movie
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Movie • 2006
Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
Movie • 1988
Self
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
Movie • 2019
Robert Mueller
The Starling
Movie • 2021
Dr. Larry Fine
The Good House
Movie • 2021
Frank Getchell
The Last Ghost of War
Movie • 2008
Narrator (voice)
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Movie • 2019
Self
Still on the Road
Movie • 2010
Self
It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
Movie • 1999
Self
Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
Movie • 1999
Self
Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
Movie • 1999
Self
Here Today
Movie • 2021
Self
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
Movie • 2020
Self
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Movie • 1990
Hamlet
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Movie • 2019
Self
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Movie • 2019
Self
Dear Elizabeth
Movie • 2021
Robert Lowell
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Movie • 1994
Self (archive footage)
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Movie • 2005
Kevin Kline
Fior Di Latte
Movie • 2025
Perfumer
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
Movie • 2025
The Mechanic
Bringing Balanchine Back
Movie • 2006
Self - Narrator(voice)
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
Movie • 1993
Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm
Movie • 2007
Self
Cyrano de Bergerac
Movie • 2008
Cyrano de Bergerac
Inside the Actors Studio
TV • 1994
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV • 2003
Self
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self
The View
TV • 1997
Self
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
TV • 1993
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
Bob's Burgers
TV • 2011
Kevin Fischoeder (voice)
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
TV • 2005
Self
Wetten, dass..?
TV • 1981
Self
Disclaimer
TV • 2024
Stephen Brigstocke
Nature
TV • 1982
Narrator (voice)
Bob's Burgers
TV • 2011
Mr. Fischoeder (voice)
Great Performances
TV • 1971
Hamlet
The Graham Norton Show
TV • 2007
Self
American Classic
TV • 2026
Richard Bean