Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

Acting
Born 1947-10-24St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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.

Movies (94)

Beauty and the Beast
7.0

Beauty and the Beast

2017Movie7.0
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
7.1

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1996Movie7.1
No Strings Attached
6.3

No Strings Attached

2011Movie6.3
The Pink Panther
5.9

The Pink Panther

2006Movie5.9
The Road to El Dorado
7.3

The Road to El Dorado

2000Movie7.3
Last Vegas
6.4

Last Vegas

2013Movie6.4
Wild Wild West
5.3

Wild Wild West

1999Movie5.3
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
5.4

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

2002Movie5.4
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
6.2

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

2025Movie6.2
The Bob's Burgers Movie
6.9

The Bob's Burgers Movie

2022Movie6.9
The Big Chill
6.8

The Big Chill

1983Movie6.8
The Ice Storm
6.9

The Ice Storm

1997Movie6.9
A Fish Called Wanda
7.2

A Fish Called Wanda

1988Movie7.2
The Tale of Despereaux
6.2

The Tale of Despereaux

2008Movie6.2
Chaplin
7.4

Chaplin

1992Movie7.4
In & Out
6.4

In & Out

1997Movie6.4
Definitely, Maybe
6.9

Definitely, Maybe

2008Movie6.9
Dave
6.6

Dave

1993Movie6.6
Cry Freedom
7.0

Cry Freedom

1987Movie7.0
Silverado
6.9

Silverado

1985Movie6.9
Life as a House
7.1

Life as a House

2001Movie7.1
A Midsummer Night's Dream
6.4

A Midsummer Night's Dream

1999Movie6.4
Orange County
6.0

Orange County

2002Movie6.0
French Kiss
6.5

French Kiss

1995Movie6.5
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
7.0

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration

1993Movie7.0
The Emperor's Club
7.1

The Emperor's Club

2002Movie7.1
Sophie's Choice
7.3

Sophie's Choice

1982Movie7.3
Trade
7.0

Trade

2007Movie7.0
Here Today
6.9

Here Today

2021Movie6.9
The Conspirator
6.6

The Conspirator

2011Movie6.6
The Good House
6.2

The Good House

2021Movie6.2
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
7.6

The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts

2019Movie7.6
Ricki and the Flash
5.8

Ricki and the Flash

2015Movie5.8
A Prairie Home Companion
6.3

A Prairie Home Companion

2006Movie6.3
Soapdish
6.3

Soapdish

1991Movie6.3
Consenting Adults
5.4

Consenting Adults

1992Movie5.4
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
4.4

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

2005Movie4.4
The Starling
6.9

The Starling

2021Movie6.9
Fierce Creatures
6.2

Fierce Creatures

1997Movie6.2
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
7.0

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

1994Movie7.0
Darling Companion
5.0

Darling Companion

2012Movie5.0
Looking for Richard
6.8

Looking for Richard

1996Movie6.8
As You Like It
5.8

As You Like It

2006Movie5.8
The January Man
5.0

The January Man

1989Movie5.0
My Old Lady
6.2

My Old Lady

2014Movie6.2
Princess Caraboo
5.5

Princess Caraboo

1994Movie5.5
Dean
5.8

Dean

2016Movie5.8
I Love You to Death
6.4

I Love You to Death

1990Movie6.4
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks

Olmsted and America's Urban Parks

2011Movie
Grand Canyon
6.4

Grand Canyon

1991Movie6.4
De-Lovely
6.1

De-Lovely

2004Movie6.1
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
7.1

Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom

2022Movie7.1
The Grand Knockout Tournament
6.8

The Grand Knockout Tournament

1987Movie6.8
The Pirates of Penzance
6.0

The Pirates of Penzance

1983Movie6.0
Close Up
9.5

Close Up

2012Movie9.5
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy

2020Movie
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
6.5

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

2019Movie6.5
The Extra Man
5.8

The Extra Man

2010Movie5.8
The Diary

The Diary

Movie
The Last of Robin Hood
5.6

The Last of Robin Hood

2013Movie5.6
Queen to Play
6.6

Queen to Play

2009Movie6.6
The Anniversary Party
5.6

The Anniversary Party

2001Movie5.6
The Nutcracker
5.8

The Nutcracker

1993Movie5.8
It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
5.0

It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'

1999Movie5.0
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

2006Movie
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
7.6

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

2019Movie7.6
Theater of War
6.2

Theater of War

2008Movie6.2
Nature: Yosemite

Nature: Yosemite

2017Movie
Cyrano de Bergerac

Cyrano de Bergerac

2008Movie
Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm

Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm

2007Movie
Violets Are Blue
4.7

Violets Are Blue

1986Movie4.7
Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
5.2

Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets

1999Movie5.2
Oscar Etiquette
9.0

Oscar Etiquette

2012Movie9.0
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
6.1

He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'

1983Movie6.1
The Big Chill: A Reunion
6.3

The Big Chill: A Reunion

1999Movie6.3
PERFUMANIA
1.0

PERFUMANIA

2025Movie1.0
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage

2019Movie
The Time of Your Life
10.0

The Time of Your Life

1976Movie10.0
Cyrano de Bergerac
6.4

Cyrano de Bergerac

2008Movie6.4
Noël Coward's Present Laughter
6.4

Noël Coward's Present Laughter

2017Movie6.4
Dear Elizabeth

Dear Elizabeth

2021Movie
Still on the Road

Still on the Road

2010Movie
Life as a House: From the Ground Up

Life as a House: From the Ground Up

2002Movie
Character Building: Inside 'Life As a House'

Character Building: Inside 'Life As a House'

2002Movie
William Shakespeare's Hamlet

William Shakespeare's Hamlet

1990Movie
The Shakespeare Sessions
8.5

The Shakespeare Sessions

2003Movie8.5
The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America

The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America

2006Movie
Bringing Balanchine Back

Bringing Balanchine Back

2006Movie
The Pirates of Penzance
6.6

The Pirates of Penzance

1980Movie6.6
Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
4.0

Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West

1999Movie4.0
Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas

Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas

2004Movie
Merlin and the Dragons
6.2

Merlin and the Dragons

1991Movie6.2
The Last Ghost of War
10.0

The Last Ghost of War

2008Movie10.0
The Making of Silverado
7.0

The Making of Silverado

1999Movie7.0

TV Shows (16)

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
The Daily Show
6.4

The Daily Show

1996Series6.4
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
The Graham Norton Show
7.2

The Graham Norton Show

2007Series7.2
Bob's Burgers
7.8

Bob's Burgers

2011Series7.8
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
6.8

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005Series6.8
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.3

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993Series7.3
Great Performances
6.1

Great Performances

1971Series6.1
Nature
7.9

Nature

1982Series7.9
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.6

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003Series5.6
Film '72
5.1

Film '72

1971Series5.1
Wetten, dass..?
5.6

Wetten, dass..?

1981Series5.6
Disclaimer
7.5

Disclaimer

2024Series7.5
American Classic
7.2

American Classic

2026Series7.2
Inside the Actors Studio

Inside the Actors Studio

1994Series