Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline

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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Filmography

2025

Movie
Fior Di Latte
Movie - Released: 6/9/2025

2024

Disclaimer
Disclaimer
as Stephen Brigstocke
TV - Released: 10/11/2024

2022

The Bob's Burgers Movie
The Bob's Burgers Movie
as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/26/2022
The Good House
The Good House
as Frank Getchell
Movie - Released: 9/29/2022

2021

The Starling
The Starling
as Dr Larry Fine
Movie - Released: 9/17/2021
Here Today
Here Today
as Self
Movie - Released: 5/7/2021
Dear Elizabeth
Dear Elizabeth
as Robert Lowell
Movie - Released: 6/17/2021

2020

Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/19/2020

2019

The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
as Robert Mueller
Movie - Released: 6/24/2019
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/6/2019
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/12/2019
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
as Self
Movie - Released: 9/13/2019

2017

Nature: Yosemite
Nature: Yosemite
as 主演
Movie - Released: 3/28/2017
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
as Maurice
Movie - Released: 3/16/2017
Noël Coward's Present Laughter
Noël Coward's Present Laughter
as Garry Essendine
Movie - Released: 11/3/2017

2016

Dean
Dean
as Robert
Movie - Released: 4/16/2016

2015

Ricki and the Flash
Ricki and the Flash
as Pete Brummel
Movie - Released: 7/10/2015

2014

My Old Lady
My Old Lady
as Mathias Gold
Movie - Released: 9/9/2014

2013

Last Vegas
Last Vegas
as Sam Harris
Movie - Released: 10/31/2013
The Last of Robin Hood
The Last of Robin Hood
as Errol Flynn
Movie - Released: 9/6/2013

2012

Oscar Etiquette
Oscar Etiquette
as Kevin Kline
Movie - Released: 3/4/2012
Close Up
Close Up
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 9/30/2012
Darling Companion
Darling Companion
as Joseph
Movie - Released: 4/20/2012

2011

No Strings Attached
No Strings Attached
as Alvin Franklin
Movie - Released: 1/21/2011
The Conspirator
The Conspirator
as Edwin Stanton
Movie - Released: 4/15/2011
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
as Frederick Law Olmsted
Movie - Released: 4/17/2011
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
as Kevin Fischoeder (voice)
TV - Released: 1/9/2011
Bob's Burgers
Bob's Burgers
as Mr. Fischoeder (voice)
TV - Released: 1/9/2011

2010

The Extra Man
The Extra Man
as Henry Harrison
Movie - Released: 8/1/2010
Still on the Road
Still on the Road
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/3/2010

2009

Queen to Play
Queen to Play
as Kröger
Movie - Released: 8/5/2009

2008

Definitely, Maybe
Definitely, Maybe
as Hampton Roth
Movie - Released: 2/8/2008
Theater of War
Theater of War
as Self
Movie - Released: 4/28/2008
Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
as Cyrano de Bergerac
Movie - Released: 12/26/2008
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux
as Chef Andre (voice)
Movie - Released: 12/18/2008
The Last Ghost of War
The Last Ghost of War
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 5/15/2008

2007

Trade
Trade
as Ray Sheridan
Movie - Released: 1/23/2007
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
as Self
TV - Released: 2/22/2007

2006

The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther
as Dreyfus
Movie - Released: 2/10/2006
A Prairie Home Companion
A Prairie Home Companion
as Guy Noir
Movie - Released: 6/1/2006
As You Like It
As You Like It
as Jaques
Movie - Released: 9/1/2006
The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America
The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 8/19/2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
Movie - Released: 5/2/2006

2005

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
as Kevin Kline
Movie - Released: 5/8/2005
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self
TV - Released: 1/3/2005

2004

De-Lovely
De-Lovely
as Cole Porter
Movie - Released: 7/2/2004
Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas
Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004

2003

Movie
The Shakespeare Sessions
Movie - Released: 1/1/2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self
TV - Released: 9/8/2003

2002

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
as Phoebus (voice)
Movie - Released: 2/6/2002
The Emperor's Club
The Emperor's Club
as William Hundert
Movie - Released: 11/22/2002
Orange County
Orange County
as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
Movie - Released: 1/11/2002

2001

Life As A House
Life As A House
as George Monroe
Movie - Released: 10/25/2001
The Anniversary Party
The Anniversary Party
as Cal Gold
Movie - Released: 6/9/2001

2000

The Road to El Dorado
The Road to El Dorado
as Tulio (voice)
Movie - Released: 3/31/2000

1999

A Midsummer Night's Dream
A Midsummer Night's Dream
as Nick Bottom
Movie - Released: 5/20/1999
Wild Wild West
Wild Wild West
as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
Movie - Released: 6/30/1999
Movie
The Making of Silverado
as Self
Movie - Released: 12/31/1999
The Big Chill: A Reunion
The Big Chill: A Reunion
as Self
Movie - Released: 1/26/1999
It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/29/1999
Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/30/1999
Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
as Self
Movie - Released: 11/30/1999

1997

In & Out
In & Out
as Howard Brackett
Movie - Released: 9/10/1997
Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
Movie - Released: 1/23/1997
The Ice Storm
The Ice Storm
as Ben Hood
Movie - Released: 9/27/1997
The View
The View
as Self
TV - Released: 8/11/1997

1996

The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
as Phoebus (voice)
Movie - Released: 6/21/1996
Looking for Richard
Looking for Richard
as Self - Interviewee
Movie - Released: 10/11/1996
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

1995

French Kiss
French Kiss
as Luc Teyssier
Movie - Released: 5/5/1995

1994

Princess Caraboo
Princess Caraboo
as Frixos
Movie - Released: 9/16/1994
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as Self (archive footage)
Movie - Released: 5/18/1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Inside the Actors Studio
as Self
TV - Released: 8/14/1994

1993

Dave
Dave
as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
Movie - Released: 5/7/1993
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/24/1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
as Self - Guest
TV - Released: 9/13/1993

1992

Chaplin
Chaplin
as Douglas Fairbanks
Movie - Released: 12/17/1992
Consenting Adults
Consenting Adults
as Richard Parker
Movie - Released: 10/16/1992

1991

Soapdish
Soapdish
as Jeffrey Anderson
Movie - Released: 5/31/1991
Grand Canyon
Grand Canyon
as Mack
Movie - Released: 12/25/1991
Merlin and the Dragons
Merlin and the Dragons
as Narrator (voice)
Movie - Released: 11/9/1991

1990

I Love You to Death
I Love You to Death
as Joey Boca
Movie - Released: 4/6/1990
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
as Hamlet
Movie - Released: 11/2/1990

1989

The January Man
The January Man
as Nick Starkey
Movie - Released: 1/13/1989

1988

A Fish Called Wanda
A Fish Called Wanda
as Otto
Movie - Released: 7/15/1988
Movie
John Cleese's First Farewell Performance
as Self
Movie - Released: 7/13/1988

1987

Cry Freedom
Cry Freedom
as Donald Woods
Movie - Released: 11/6/1987
Movie
The Grand Knockout Tournament
as Self
Movie - Released: 6/19/1987

1986

Violets are Blue
Violets are Blue
as Henry Squires
Movie - Released: 4/4/1986

1985

Silverado
Silverado
as Paden
Movie - Released: 7/10/1985

1983

The Big Chill
The Big Chill
as Harold Cooper
Movie - Released: 9/30/1983
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
as The Pirate King
Movie - Released: 2/18/1983
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
Movie - Released: 11/1/1983

1982

Sophie's Choice
Sophie's Choice
as Nathan Landau
Movie - Released: 12/8/1982
Nature
Nature
as Narrator (voice)
TV - Released: 10/10/1982

1981

Wetten, dass..?
Wetten, dass..?
as Self
TV - Released: 2/14/1981

1980

The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance
as The Pirate King
Movie - Released: 6/1/1980

1976

The Time of Your Life
The Time of Your Life
as McCarthy
Movie - Released: 3/10/1976

1975

Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
TV - Released: 10/11/1975

1971

Great Performances
Great Performances
as Hamlet
TV - Released: 1/28/1971

Unknown

The Diary
The Diary
Movie
TV
American Classic
as Richard Bean
TV