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