Acting · St. Louis, Missouri, USA · Born October 24, 1947
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.
TVAmerican Classic
2026
as Richard Bean
MovieA Big Bold Beautiful Journey
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as The Mechanic
MoviePERFUMANIA
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as Perfumer
TVDisclaimer
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as Stephen Brigstocke
MovieJamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
2022
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Bob's Burgers Movie
2022
as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
MovieThe Starling
2021
as Dr. Larry Fine
MovieThe Good House
2021
as Frank Getchell
MovieDear Elizabeth
2021
as Robert Lowell
MovieHere Today
2021
as Self
MovieCreating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
2020
as Self
MovieAlan Pakula: Going for Truth
2019
as Self
MovieRaúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
2019
as Self
MovieLinda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
2019
as Self
MovieThe Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
2019
as Robert Mueller
MovieNoël Coward's Present Laughter
2017
as Garry Essendine
MovieNature: Yosemite
2017
as 主演
MovieBeauty and the Beast
2017
as Maurice
MovieDean
2016
as Robert
MovieRicki and the Flash
2015
as Pete Brummel
MovieMy Old Lady
2014
as Mathias Gold
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
MovieLast Vegas
2013
as Sam Harris
MovieThe Last of Robin Hood
2013
as Errol Flynn
MovieClose Up
2012
as Self (archive footage)
MovieDarling Companion
2012
as Joseph
MovieOscar Etiquette
2012
as Kevin Kline
MovieOlmsted and America's Urban Parks
2011
as Frederick Law Olmsted
MovieThe Conspirator
2011
as Edwin Stanton
MovieNo Strings Attached
2011
as Alvin Franklin
TVBob's Burgers
2011
as Kevin Fischoeder (voice)
MovieThe Extra Man
2010
as Henry Harrison
MovieStill on the Road
2010
as Self
MovieQueen to Play
2009
as Kröger
MovieCyrano de Bergerac
2008
as Cyrano de Bergerac
MovieThe Tale of Despereaux
2008
as Chef Andre (voice)
MovieThe Last Ghost of War
2008
as Narrator (voice)
MovieTheater of War
2008
as Self
MovieDefinitely, Maybe
2008
as Hampton Roth
Cyrano de Bergerac
2008
as Cyrano de Bergerac
MovieWeathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm
2007
as Self
TVThe Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
MovieTrade
2007
as Ray Sheridan
MovieAs You Like It
2006
as Jaques
MovieThe Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America
2006
as Narrator (voice)
MovieA Prairie Home Companion
2006
as Guy Noir
MovieThe Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006
as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
MovieThe Pink Panther
2006
as Dreyfus
Bringing Balanchine Back
2006
as Self - Narrator(voice)
MovieJiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005
as Kevin Kline
TVThe Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
as Self
MovieDe-Lovely
2004
as Cole Porter
MovieMary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas
2004
as Narrator (voice)
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
The Shakespeare Sessions
2003
MovieThe Emperor's Club
2002
as William Hundert
MovieCharacter Building: Inside 'Life As a House'
2002
as Self
MovieLife as a House: From the Ground Up
2002
as Self
MovieThe Hunchback of Notre Dame II
2002
as Phoebus (voice)
MovieOrange County
2002
as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
MovieLife as a House
2001
as George Monroe
MovieThe Anniversary Party
2001
as Cal Gold
MovieThe Road to El Dorado
2000
as Tulio (voice)
MovieWild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
1999
as Self
MovieWild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
1999
as Self
The Making of Silverado
1999
as Self
MovieWild Wild West
1999
as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
MovieIt's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
1999
as Self
MovieA Midsummer Night's Dream
1999
as Nick Bottom
MovieThe Big Chill: A Reunion
1999
as Self
MovieThe Ice Storm
1997
as Ben Hood
MovieIn & Out
1997
as Howard Brackett
TVThe View
1997
as Self
MovieFierce Creatures
1997
as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
MovieLooking for Richard
1996
as Self - Interviewee
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self
MovieThe Hunchback of Notre Dame
1996
as Phoebus (voice)
MovieFrench Kiss
1995
as Luc Teyssier
MoviePrincess Caraboo
1994
as Frixos
TVInside the Actors Studio
1994
as Self
MovieSesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
1994
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Nutcracker
1993
as Narrator (voice)
MovieSesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration
1993
as Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
MovieDave
1993
as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
MovieChaplin
1992
as Douglas Fairbanks
MovieConsenting Adults
1992
as Richard Parker
MovieGrand Canyon
1991
as Mack
MovieMerlin and the Dragons
1991
as Narrator (voice)
MovieSoapdish
1991
as Jeffrey Anderson
MovieWilliam Shakespeare's Hamlet
1990
as Hamlet
MovieI Love You to Death
1990
as Joey Boca
MovieThe January Man
1989
as Nick Starkey
MovieA Fish Called Wanda
1988
as Otto
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
1988
as Self
MovieCry Freedom
1987
as Donald Woods
MovieThe Grand Knockout Tournament
1987
as Self
MovieViolets Are Blue
1986
as Henry Squires
MovieSilverado
1985
as Paden
MovieHe Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
1983
MovieThe Big Chill
1983
as Harold Cooper
MovieThe Pirates of Penzance
1983
as The Pirate King
MovieSophie's Choice
1982
as Nathan Landau
TVNature
1982
as Narrator (voice)
TVWetten, dass..?
1981
as Self
MovieThe Pirates of Penzance
1980
as The Pirate King
MovieThe Time of Your Life
1976
as McCarthy
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Film '72
1971
as Self
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Hamlet
MovieThe Diary
