Kevin Kline

Acting

Born: 1947-10-24

From: St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Gender: Male

Popularity: 1.9

Also Known As

Kevin Delaney Kline

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.

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Awards & Nominations9 won · 27 nominated

Nominated

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

Cyrano de Bergerac

2010

Nominated

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie

Great Performances

2009

🏆 Won

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

As You Like It

2008

Nominated

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie

As You Like It

2008

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play

2008

Nominated

Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast

A Prairie Home Companion

2006

Nominated

Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy

De-Lovely

2005

🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play

2004

Nominated

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play

2004

Nominated

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

De-Lovely

2004

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play

2004

Nominated

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Life as a House

2002

🏆 Won

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble

Wild Wild West

1999

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor

Wild Wild West

1999

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble

Wild Wild West

1999

Nominated

Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress

Wild Wild West

1999

Nominated

MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss

In & Out

1998

Nominated

Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy

In & Out

1998

Nominated

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

In & Out

1997

Nominated

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Dave

1993

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play

1991

Nominated

Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy

Soapdish

1991

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play

1991

🏆 Won

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

A Fish Called Wanda

1989

Nominated

BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role

A Fish Called Wanda

1989

Nominated

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor

A Fish Called Wanda

1989

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play

1986

Nominated

BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles

Sophie's Choice

1984

Nominated

Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor

1982

🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical

1981

🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1981

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical

1981

🏆 Won

Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical

1978

🏆 Won

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

1978

Nominated

Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

1978

🏆 Won

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Kevin Kline

Also Known As

Biography

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Awards & Nominations9 won · 27 nominated

Acting102 titles

The Time of Your Life

The Last Ghost of War

Close Up

Oscar Etiquette

Nature

Bob's Burgers

The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice

Inside the Actors Studio

Disclaimer

Chaplin

The Road to El Dorado

Sophie's Choice

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

American Classic

A Fish Called Wanda

The Graham Norton Show

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Life as a House

The Emperor's Club

Trade

Silverado

Cry Freedom

The Bob's Burgers Movie

Beauty and the Beast

Here Today

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

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration

Definitely, Maybe

The Ice Storm

The Starling

Saturday Night Live

The Big Chill

Looking for Richard

The Grand Knockout Tournament

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

Dave

The Conspirator

Queen to Play

French Kiss

In & Out

The Pirates of Penzance

Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

A Midsummer Night's Dream

I Love You to Death

Grand Canyon

Last Vegas

Cyrano de Bergerac

Noël Coward's Present Laughter

The Daily Show

Soapdish

A Prairie Home Companion

No Strings Attached

Merlin and the Dragons

The Big Chill: A Reunion

Fierce Creatures

Theater of War

My Old Lady

The Good House

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

De-Lovely

The Pirates of Penzance

The Tale of Despereaux

He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'

Great Performances

Orange County

The Pink Panther

The Extra Man

As You Like It

Ricki and the Flash

Dean

The Nutcracker

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Anniversary Party