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Kevin Kline

Birth Place: St. Louis, MO, USA

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BIO

Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor. In a career spanning over five decades, he has become a prominent leading man across both stage and screen. His accolades include an Academy Award and three Tony Awards, along with nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Golden Globe Awards. In 2003, he was inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.



Kline began his acting career on stage in 1972 with The Acting Company and gained prominence for his numerous performances with The Public Theatre and in New York Shakespeare Festival. He has gone on to win three Tony Awards for his work on Broadway, including wins in Best Featured Actor in a Musical and Best Actor in a Musical categories for the 1978 original production of On the Twentieth Century, and for the 1981 revival of The Pirates of Penzance, respectively. In 2003, he starred as Falstaff in the Broadway production of Henry IV, for which he won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play. In 2017, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for the revival of Noël Coward's Present Laughter.

Kline made his film debut in psychological drama Sophie's Choice (1982). For his role in the comedy A Fish Called Wanda (1988), Kline won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also acted in several other films including The Pirates of Penzance (1983), Silverado (1985), Cry Freedom (1987), The January Man (1989), Chaplin (1992), Princess Caraboo (1994), A Midsummer Night's Dream (1999), The Anniversary Party (2001), The Emperor's Club (2002), The Pink Panther (2006), Last Vegas (2013), My Old Lady (2014), and The Good House (2021); and voiced characters in the animated films The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), The Road to El Dorado (2000), and The Tale of Despereaux (2008).

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Audible Off-Broadway Reading, 2018
Performer

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2017
Garry Essendine

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2007
Cyrano de Bergerac

[Off-Broadway]
2007
King Lear

[Off-Broadway]
2006
Cook

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 2003
Sir John Falstaff

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2003
Mystery Guest Star

[Broadway]
Special Benefit Production, 2002
Jim

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Trigorin

[Broadway]
1997
Nikolai Ivanov

[Off-Broadway]
1993
Duke

[Off-Broadway]
1990
Hamlet

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Benedick

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Hamlet

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1985
Captain Bluntschli

[Off-Broadway]
1984
King Henry V

[Off-Broadway]
1983
Richard

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1981
The Pirate King

[Off-Broadway]
1980
Pirate King

[Broadway]
1979
Paul

[Broadway]
1979
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Bruce Granit

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1977
Clym Yeobright

[Broadway]
1975
Baron Tuzenbach (Understudy)

Vershinin (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1975
McCarthy

Wesley (Understudy)

Society Gentleman (Understudy)

Tom (Understudy)

[Broadway]
1975
Lancaster (Alternate)

Lightborn (Alternate)

Gaveston (Understudy)

Attendant (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1975
Jamie Lockhart

[Broadway]
1973
Performer

[Broadway]
1973
Friar Pete

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1973
Macheath

[Broadway]
1973
Vershinin

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Vaska Pepel

[Off-Broadway]
1972
IRA Officer

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Guardiano

[Off-Broadway]
1972
Charles Surface

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Tressel

[Off-Broadway]
1970
Huntsman/ Soldier

Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Associate
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Associate
 
[Off-Broadway, 1997]
Artistic Associate
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Associate
 
[Off-Broadway, 1996]
Artistic Associate
 
[Broadway, 1996]
NYSF Artistic Associate
 
[Broadway, 1995]
NYSF Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1995]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1994]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1993]
Associate Producer
 
[Off-Broadway, 1990]
Director

Movies

Sophie's Choice
[ 1982 ] Nathan
The Big Chill
[ 1983 ] Harold
The Pirates of Penzance
[ 1983 ] The Pirate King
Silverado
[ 1985 ] Paden
Violets Are Blue...
[ 1986 ] Henry Squires
Cry Freedom
[ 1987 ] Donald Woods
A Fish Called Wanda
[ 1988 ] Otto
The January Man
[ 1989 ] Nick Starkey
I Love You to Death
[ 1990 ] Joey
Soapdish
[ 1991 ] Jeffrey Anderson
Grand Canyon
[ 1991 ] Mack
Chaplin
[ 1992 ] Dougl Fairbanks
Consenting Adults
[ 1992 ] Richard Parker
Dave
[ 1993 ] Dave Kovic, Bill Mitchell
The Nutcracker
[ 1993 ] Narrator
Princess Caraboo
[ 1994 ] Frixos
French Kiss
[ 1995 ] Luc Teyssier
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
[ 1996 ] Phoebus
The Ice Storm
[ 1997 ] Ben Hood
In & Out
[ 1997 ] Howard Brackett
Fierce Creatures
[ 1997 ] Vince McCain, Rod McCain
Wild Wild West
[ 1999 ] Artemus Gordon, President Grant
A Midsummer Night's Dream
[ 1999 ] Nick Bottom
The Road to El Dorado
[ 2000 ] Tulio
The Anniversary Party
[ 2001 ] Cal Gold
Life as a House
[ 2001 ] George Monroe
The Emperor's Club
[ 2002 ] William Hundert
De-Lovely
[ 2004 ] Cole Porter
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
[ 2004 ] Kevin Kline
The Pink Panther
[ 2006 ] Dreyfus
A Prairie Home Companion
[ 2006 ] Guy Noir
As You Like It
[ 2006 ] Jaques
Trade
[ 2007 ] Ray Sheridan
The Tale of Despereaux
[ 2008 ] Andre
Definitely, Maybe
[ 2008 ] Hampton Roth
Queen to Play
[ 2009 ] Kröger
The Conspirator
[ 2010 ] Edwin Stanton
The Extra Man
[ 2010 ] Henry Harrison
No Strings Attached
[ 2011 ] Alvin
Darling Companion
[ 2012 ] Joseph
The Last of Robin Hood
[ 2013 ] Errol Flynn
Last Vegas
[ 2013 ] Sam
James McNeill Whistler and the Case for Beauty
[ 2014 ] James McNeill Whistler
My Old Lady
[ 2014 ] Mathi Gold
Ricki and the Flash
[ 2015 ] Pete
Dean
[ 2016 ] Robert
Beauty and the Beast
[ 2017 ] Maurice
The Starling
[ 2021 ] Dr. Larry Fine
The Good House
[ 2021 ] Frank Getchell
Here Today
[ 2021 ] Kevin Kline, Ben
The Bob's Burgers Movie
[ 2022 ] Calvin Fischoeder

TV Shows

Bob's Burgers
Mr. Fischoeder

Awards and Nominations


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2017 - Best Leading Actor in a Play

Kevin Kline, Present Laughter


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Kevin Kline, Present Laughter

Drama League Awards - 2017 - Distinguished Performance Award

Kevin Kline, Present Laughter


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2017 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Kevin Kline, Present Laughter


winner
Tony Awards - 2017 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Kevin Kline, Present Laughter


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2008 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Kevin Kline, Cyrano de Bergerac

Drama Desk Awards - 2007 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Kevin Kline, Cyrano de Bergerac


winner
The Lortels - 2007 - Lifetime Achievement Award

Kevin Kline

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2004 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Kevin Kline, Henry IV

Tony Awards - 2004 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Kevin Kline, Henry IV


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2003 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Kevin Kline, Henry IV

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Actor - Play

Kevin Kline, Hamlet

Drama Desk Awards - 1991 - Outstanding Director - Play

Kevin Kline, Hamlet


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1981 - Outstanding Actor in a Musical

Kevin Kline, The Pirates of Penzance


winner
Tony Awards - 1981 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Kevin Kline, The Pirates of Penzance


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 1978 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical

Kevin Kline, On the 2th Century


winner
Tony Awards - 1978 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical

Kevin Kline , On the Twentieth Century

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Video: Sneak Peek Clip From Apple TV's DISCLAIMER Starring Kevin Kline

Apple TV+ has shared a new sneak peek clip from chapter three of “Disclaimer,” the psychological thriller told in seven chapters, starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Kline, Sacha Baron Cohen, and written and directed by Alfonso Cuarón. Get a first look at the new show.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Kevin Kline been in?

Kevin Kline has appeared on Broadway in 19 shows.

How many West End shows has Kevin Kline been in?

Kevin Kline has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Kevin Kline been nominated for?

Best Leading Actor in a Play (BroadwayWorld Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Present Laughter, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Present Laughter, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Present Laughter, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Cyrano de Bergerac, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Cyrano de Bergerac, Lifetime Achievement Award (The Lortels), Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Henry IV , Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Henry IV, Outstanding Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Director - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for Hamlet, Outstanding Actor in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Pirates of Penzance, Outstanding Featured Actor - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for On the 20th Century and Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for On the Twentieth Century.

What awards has Kevin Kline won?

Kevin Kline has won several prestigious awards throughout his career, including Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for Present Laughter. He received the Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards, also for Present Laughter, and the Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for the same role. Additionally, he won the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for Present Laughter and the Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for Cyrano de Bergerac. Kline has also been honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from The Lortels. His accomplishments in musical theater include Outstanding Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for The Pirates of Penzance, as well as Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for the same production. Further, he received the Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical at the Drama Desk Awards for On the 20th Century and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for On the Twentieth Century.

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