Kevin Kline

Biography

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

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Daily Show

The Graham Norton Show

Saturday Night Live

Bob's Burgers

Bob's Burgers

The View

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

All Movies (94)

• A Big Bold Beautiful Journey2025 · as The Mechanic
• PERFUMANIA2025 · as Perfumer
• The Bob's Burgers Movie2022 · as Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
• The Starling2021 · as Dr. Larry Fine
• The Good House2021 · as Frank Getchell
• Dear Elizabeth2021 · as Robert Lowell
• Here Today2021 · as Self
• Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy2020 · as Self
• Alan Pakula: Going for Truth2019 · as Self
• Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage2019 · as Self
• Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice2019 · as Self
• The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts2019 · as Robert Mueller
• Noël Coward's Present Laughter2017 · as Garry Essendine
• Nature: Yosemite2017 · as 主演
• Beauty and the Beast2017 · as Maurice
• Dean2016 · as Robert
• Ricki and the Flash2015 · as Pete Brummel
• My Old Lady2014 · as Mathias Gold
• Last Vegas2013 · as Sam Harris
• The Last of Robin Hood2013 · as Errol Flynn
• Close Up2012 · as Self (archive footage)
• Darling Companion2012 · as Joseph
• Oscar Etiquette2012 · as Kevin Kline
• Olmsted and America's Urban Parks2011 · as Frederick Law Olmsted
• The Conspirator2011 · as Edwin Stanton
• No Strings Attached2011 · as Alvin Franklin
• The Extra Man2010 · as Henry Harrison
• Still on the Road2010 · as Self
• Queen to Play2009 · as Kröger
• Cyrano de Bergerac2008 · as Cyrano de Bergerac
• The Tale of Despereaux2008 · as Chef Andre (voice)
• The Last Ghost of War2008 · as Narrator (voice)
• Theater of War2008 · as Self
• Definitely, Maybe2008 · as Hampton Roth
• Cyrano de Bergerac2008 · as Cyrano de Bergerac
• Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm2007 · as Self
• Trade2007 · as Ray Sheridan
• As You Like It2006 · as Jaques
• The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America2006 · as Narrator (voice)
• A Prairie Home Companion2006 · as Guy Noir
• The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays2006 · as Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
• The Pink Panther2006 · as Dreyfus
• Bringing Balanchine Back2006 · as Self - Narrator(voice)
• Jiminy Glick in Lalawood2005 · as Kevin Kline
• De-Lovely2004 · as Cole Porter
• Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas2004 · as Narrator (voice)
• The Shakespeare Sessions2003
• The Emperor's Club2002 · as William Hundert
• Character Building: Inside 'Life As a House'2002 · as Self
• Life as a House: From the Ground Up2002 · as Self
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame II2002 · as Phoebus (voice)
• Orange County2002 · as Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
• Life as a House2001 · as George Monroe
• The Anniversary Party2001 · as Cal Gold
• The Road to El Dorado2000 · as Tulio (voice)
• Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West1999 · as Self
• Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets1999 · as Self
• The Making of Silverado1999 · as Self
• Wild Wild West1999 · as U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
• It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'1999 · as Self
• A Midsummer Night's Dream1999 · as Nick Bottom
• The Big Chill: A Reunion1999 · as Self
• The Ice Storm1997 · as Ben Hood
• In & Out1997 · as Howard Brackett
• Fierce Creatures1997 · as Vince McCain / Rod McCain
• Looking for Richard1996 · as Self - Interviewee
• The Hunchback of Notre Dame1996 · as Phoebus (voice)
• French Kiss1995 · as Luc Teyssier
• Princess Caraboo1994 · as Frixos
• Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!1994 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Nutcracker1993 · as Narrator (voice)
• Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration1993 · as Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
• Dave1993 · as Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
• Chaplin1992 · as Douglas Fairbanks
• Consenting Adults1992 · as Richard Parker
• Grand Canyon1991 · as Mack
• Merlin and the Dragons1991 · as Narrator (voice)
• Soapdish1991 · as Jeffrey Anderson
• William Shakespeare's Hamlet1990 · as Hamlet
• I Love You to Death1990 · as Joey Boca
• The January Man1989 · as Nick Starkey
• A Fish Called Wanda1988 · as Otto
• John Cleese's First Farewell Performance1988 · as Self
• Cry Freedom1987 · as Donald Woods
• The Grand Knockout Tournament1987 · as Self
• Violets Are Blue1986 · as Henry Squires
• Silverado1985 · as Paden
• He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'1983
• The Big Chill1983 · as Harold Cooper
• The Pirates of Penzance1983 · as The Pirate King
• Sophie's Choice1982 · as Nathan Landau
• The Pirates of Penzance1980 · as The Pirate King
• The Time of Your Life1976 · as McCarthy
• The Diary—

All TV Shows (16)

• American Classic2026 · as Richard Bean
• Disclaimer2024 · as Stephen Brigstocke
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014 · as Self
• Bob's Burgers2011 · as Kevin Fischoeder (voice)
• Bob's Burgers2011 · as Mr. Fischoeder (voice)
• The Graham Norton Show2007 · as Self
• The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson2005 · as Self
• The Ellen DeGeneres Show2003 · as Self
• The View1997 · as Self
• The Daily Show1996 · as Self
• Inside the Actors Studio1994 · as Self
• Late Night with Conan O'Brien1993 · as Self - Guest
• Nature1982 · as Narrator (voice)
• Wetten, dass..?1981 · as Self
• Saturday Night Live1975 · as Self - Host
• Great Performances1971 · as Hamlet