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