Kevin Kline

Born:24 oktober 1947

Place of Birth:St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Kevin Kline, born on October 24, 1947, is a versatile American actor and singer who has left a lasting impact on both the film and theater worlds. Regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation, Kline's career has been marked by a series of remarkable performances that have solidified his reputation as a true master of his craft.

One of Kline's breakthrough roles came in the 1983 film "The Big Chill," where his portrayal of the lead character garnered critical acclaim and set the stage for a successful career in the industry. Known for his ability to seamlessly transition between genres, Kline has delivered unforgettable performances in a variety of films, including the award-winning "A Fish Called Wanda" (1988), "Dave" (1993), "In & Out" (1997), and "The Emperor's Club" (2002).

Beyond his accomplishments on the big screen, Kline has also made a significant impact on the stage, earning accolades for his work in numerous Broadway productions. His Tony Award-winning performance in the musical "On the Twentieth Century" (1978) is just one example of his immense talent and dedication to his craft. Kline's repertoire includes a diverse range of roles, from Shakespearean classics to contemporary works, showcasing his versatility and skill as a performer.

Known for his magnetic charisma, sharp wit, and impeccable acting abilities, Kline has captivated audiences with his portrayals of a wide array of characters, from comedic to dramatic and everything in between. His ability to breathe life into each role he takes on has earned him a dedicated following and cemented his status as a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.

With a career spanning decades and a body of work that continues to inspire and entertain audiences around the world, Kevin Kline remains a true icon of the silver screen and the stage. His legacy as an actor of unparalleled talent and versatility is a testament to his passion for storytelling and his enduring impact on the world of entertainment.

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Beauty and the Beast

Maurice

2017

A live-action adaptation of Disney's version of the classic tale of a cursed prince and a beautiful young woman who helps him break the spell.

The Big Chill

Harold Cooper

1983

Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.

The Road to El Dorado

Tulio (voice)

2000

Stowing away after a failed con, a pair of swindlers end up on El Dorado, the fabled "city of gold", where they quickly get in over their heads when they are mistaken as gods by the inhabitants.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Phoebus (voice)

1996

Isolated bell-ringer Quasimodo wishes to leave Notre Dame tower against the wishes of Judge Claude Frollo, his stern guardian and Paris' strait-laced Minister of Justice. His first venture to the outside world finds him Esmeralda, a kind-hearted and fearless Romani woman who openly stands up to Frollo's tyranny.

No Strings Attached

Alvin Franklin

2011

Emma is a busy doctor who sets up a seemingly perfect arrangement when she offers her best friend Adam a relationship with one rule: No strings attached. But when a fling becomes a thing, can sex friends stay best friends?

The Pink Panther

Dreyfus

2006

When the coach of the France soccer team is killed by a poisoned dart in the stadium in the end of a game, and his expensive and huge ring with the diamond Pink Panther disappears, the ambitious Chief Inspector Dreyfus assigns the worst police inspector Jacques Clouseau to the case.

Silverado

Paden

1985

Four unwitting heroes cross paths on their journey to the sleepy town of Silverado. Little do they know the town where their family and friends reside has been taken over by a corrupt sheriff and a murderous posse. It's up to the sharp-shooting foursome to save the day, but first they have to break each other out of jail, and learn who their real friends are.

A Fish Called Wanda

Otto

1988

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Wild Wild West

U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant

1999

Legless Southern inventor Dr. Arliss Loveless plans to rekindle the Civil War by assassinating President Ulysses S. Grant. Only two men can stop him: gunfighter James West and master-of-disguise and inventor Artemus Gordon. The two must team up to thwart Loveless' plans.

The Ice Storm

Ben Hood

1997

In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hood family is skidding out of control. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame II

Phoebus (voice)

2002

Now that Frollo is gone, Quasimodo rings the bell with the help of his new friend and Esmeralda's and Phoebus' little son, Zephyr. But when Quasi stops by a traveling circus owned by evil magician Sarousch, he falls for Madellaine, Sarouch's assistant.

Chaplin

Douglas Fairbanks

1992

An aged Charlie Chaplin narrates his life to his autobiography's editor, including his rise to wealth and comedic fame from poverty, his turbulent personal life and his run-ins with the FBI.

Last Vegas

Sam Harris

2013

Aging pals Billy, Paddy, Archie, and Sam have been best friends since childhood. When Billy finally proposes to his much-younger girlfriend, all four friends go to Las Vegas to celebrate the end of Billy's longtime bachelorhood and relive their glory days. However, the four quickly realize that the intervening decades have changed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they had not imagined.

The Bob's Burgers Movie

Calvin Fischoeder (voice)

2022

When a ruptured water main creates an enormous sinkhole right in front of Bob's Burgers, it blocks the entrance indefinitely and ruins the Belchers’ plans for a successful summer. While Bob and Linda struggle to keep the business afloat, the kids try to solve a mystery that could save their family's restaurant. As the dangers mount, these underdogs help each other find hope and fight to get back behind the counter, where they belong.

The Tale of Despereaux

Chef Andre (voice)

2008

Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comically oversized ears who dreamt of becoming a knight. Banished from his home for having such lofty ambitions, Despereaux sets off on an amazing adventure with his good-hearted rat friend Roscuro, who leads him, at long last, on a very noble quest to rescue an endangered princess and save an entire kingdom from darkness.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Nick Bottom

1999

The lovely Hermia is to wed Demetrius, but she truly cares for Lysander. Hermia's friend, Helena, is in love with Demetrius, while other romantic entanglements abound in the woods, with married fairy rulers Titania and Oberon toying with various lovers and each other.

Dave

Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell

1993

A sweet-natured Temp Agency operator and amateur Presidential look-alike is recruited by the Secret Service to become a temporary stand-in for the President of the United States.

French Kiss

Luc Teyssier

1995

After her fiancee admits to infidelity while on a business trip in France, a woman attempts to get her lover back and marry him by traveling to Paris despite her crippling fear of flying. On the way she unwittingly smuggles something of value that has a charming crook chasing her across France as she chases after her future husband.

Sophie's Choice

Nathan Landau

1982

Stingo, a young writer, moves to Brooklyn in 1947 to begin work on his first novel. As he becomes friendly with Sophie and her lover Nathan, he learns that she is a Holocaust survivor. Flashbacks reveal her harrowing story, from pre-war prosperity to Auschwitz. In the present, Sophie and Nathan's relationship increasingly unravels as Stingo grows closer to Sophie and Nathan's fragile mental state becomes ever more apparent.

Life as a House

George Monroe

2001

When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

Fierce Creatures

Vince McCain / Rod McCain

1997

Ex-policeman Rollo Lee is sent to run Marwood Zoo, the newly acquired business of a New Zealand tycoon. In order to meet high profit targets and keep the zoo open, Rollo enforces a new 'fierce creatures' policy, whereby only the most impressive and dangerous animals are allowed to remain in the zoo. However, the keepers are less enthusiastic about complying with these demands.

In & Out

Howard Brackett

1997

A midwestern teacher questions his sexuality after a former student makes a comment about him at the Academy Awards.

I Love You to Death

Joey Boca

1990

Joey Boca is the owner of a pizza parlour, and has been married to Rosalie for years. When Rosalie discovers that Joey is a womanizer and has been cheating on her for a long time, she goes to extreme lengths to punish him.

The January Man

Nick Starkey

1989

Nick and Frank Starkey were both policemen. A scandal forced Nick to leave the force, now a serial killer has driven the police to take him back. A web that includes Frank's wife, bribery, and corruption all are in the background as Nick tries to uncover the secret of where the killer will strike next, and finally must lay a trap without the police.

Jiminy Glick in Lalawood

Kevin Kline

2005

Hungry for an A-list interview that could launch him into the gossip-page stratosphere, Jiminy Glick, a small-time journalist with big aspirations and an even bigger appetite, drags his wife and kids across the country to the star-studded Toronto Film Festival. But in between the nonstop parties and all-you-can-eat buffets, Glick soon finds himself in the middle of an outrageously scandalous mystery that becomes the celebrity scoop of the decade!

As You Like It

Jaques

2006

Witty, playful and utterly magical, the story is a compelling romantic adventure in which Rosalind and Orlando's celebrated courtship is played out against a backdrop of political rivalry, banishment and exile in the Forest of Arden - set in 19th-century Japan.