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.

Known For

Beauty and the Beast Not in library

Beauty and the Beast

2017

The Hunchback of Notre Dame Not in library

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1996

No Strings Attached Not in library

No Strings Attached

2011

The Road to El Dorado Not in library

The Road to El Dorado

2000

Wild Wild West Not in library

Wild Wild West

1999

Definitely, Maybe Not in library

Definitely, Maybe

2008

A Fish Called Wanda Not in library

A Fish Called Wanda

1988

Last Vegas Not in library

Last Vegas

2013

The Pink Panther Not in library

The Pink Panther

2006

Chaplin Not in library

Chaplin

1992

Acting

2026 American Classic as Richard Bean (8 episodes)
2025 PERFUMANIA as Perfumer
2025 A Big Bold Beautiful Journey as The Mechanic In Library
2024 Disclaimer as Stephen Brigstocke (7 episodes)
2022 The Bob's Burgers Movie as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
2021 The Starling as Dr. Larry Fine
2021 The Good House as Frank Getchell
2021 Here Today as Self
2021 Dear Elizabeth as Robert Lowell
2020 Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy as Self
2019 The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts as Robert Mueller
2019 Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice as Self
2019 Alan Pakula: Going for Truth as Self
2019 Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage as Self
2017 Nature: Yosemite as 主演
2017 Beauty and the Beast as Maurice
2017 Noël Coward's Present Laughter as Garry Essendine
2016 Dean as Robert
2015 Ricki and the Flash as Pete Brummel
2014 My Old Lady as Mathias Gold
2013 Last Vegas as Sam Harris
2013 The Last of Robin Hood as Errol Flynn
2012 Oscar Etiquette as Kevin Kline
2012 Close Up as Self (archive footage)
2012 Darling Companion as Joseph
2011 No Strings Attached as Alvin Franklin
2011 The Conspirator as Edwin Stanton
2011 Olmsted and America's Urban Parks as Frederick Law Olmsted
2011 Bob's Burgers as Kevin Fischoeder (voice) (1 episode)
2011 Bob's Burgers as Mr. Fischoeder (voice) (40 episodes)
2010 The Extra Man as Henry Harrison
2010 Still on the Road as Self
2009 Queen to Play as Kröger
2008 Definitely, Maybe as Hampton Roth
2008 Theater of War as Self
2008 Cyrano de Bergerac as Cyrano de Bergerac
2008 The Tale of Despereaux as Chef Andre (voice)
2008 The Last Ghost of War as Narrator (voice)
2008 Cyrano de Bergerac as Cyrano de Bergerac
2007 Trade as Ray Sheridan
2007 Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm as Self
2007 The Graham Norton Show as Self (1 episode)
2006 The Pink Panther as Dreyfus
2006 A Prairie Home Companion as Guy Noir
2006 As You Like It as Jaques
2006 The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America as Narrator (voice)
2006 The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
2006 Bringing Balanchine Back as Self - Narrator(voice)
2005 Jiminy Glick in Lalawood as Kevin Kline
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson as Self (1 episode)
2004 De-Lovely as Cole Porter
2004 Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas as Narrator (voice)
2003 The Shakespeare Sessions
2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show as Self (1 episode)
2002 The Hunchback of Notre Dame II as Phoebus (voice)
2002 The Emperor's Club as William Hundert
2002 Orange County as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
2001 Life as a House as George Monroe
2001 The Anniversary Party as Cal Gold
2000 The Road to El Dorado as Tulio (voice)
1999 A Midsummer Night's Dream as Nick Bottom
1999 Wild Wild West as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
1999 The Making of Silverado as Self
1999 The Big Chill: A Reunion as Self
1999 It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West' as Self
1999 Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West as Self
1999 Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets as Self
1997 In & Out as Howard Brackett
1997 Fierce Creatures as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
1997 The Ice Storm as Ben Hood
1997 The View as Self (1 episode)
1996 The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Phoebus (voice)
1996 Looking for Richard as Self - Interviewee
1996 The Daily Show as Self (1 episode)
1995 French Kiss as Luc Teyssier
1994 Princess Caraboo as Frixos
1994 Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as Self (archive footage)
1994 Inside the Actors Studio as Self (1 episode)
1993 Dave as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
1993 Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration as Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien as Self - Guest (1 episode)
1992 Chaplin as Douglas Fairbanks
1992 Consenting Adults as Richard Parker
1991 Soapdish as Jeffrey Anderson
1991 Grand Canyon as Mack
1991 Merlin and the Dragons as Narrator (voice)
1991 The Nutcracker as Narrator (voice)
1990 I Love You to Death as Joey Boca
1990 William Shakespeare's Hamlet as Hamlet
1989 The January Man as Nick Starkey
1988 A Fish Called Wanda as Otto
1988 John Cleese's First Farewell Performance as Self
1987 Cry Freedom as Donald Woods
1987 The Grand Knockout Tournament as Self
1986 Violets are Blue as Henry Squires
1985 Silverado as Paden
1983 The Big Chill as Harold Cooper
1983 The Pirates of Penzance as The Pirate King
1983 He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
1982 Sophie's Choice as Nathan Landau
1982 Nature as Narrator (voice) (1 episode)
1981 Wetten, dass..? as Self (1 episode)
1980 The Pirates of Penzance as The Pirate King
1976 The Time of Your Life as McCarthy
1975 Saturday Night Live as Self - Host (2 episodes)
1971 Great Performances as Hamlet (1 episode)
The Diary

Directing

1990 William Shakespeare's Hamlet Director
1990 William Shakespeare's Hamlet Stage Director

Production

2026 American Classic Executive Producer