Biography
Who is Kevin Kline?
Early life and education
Kevin Kline Delaney Kline was born on October 24, 1947, in St. Louis, Missouri. His parents were Margaret Agnes Kirk and Robert Joseph Kline. His father owned a record store and sold toys, while his mother was described as the dramatic theatrical character in the family. Kevin grew up with an older sister named Kate and two younger brothers named Alexander and Christopher.
He attended the Saint Louis Priory School and graduated in 1965. Later, he studied at Indiana University Bloomington. He initially focused on composing and conducting music before switching to a theater and speech major. After graduating in 1970, he won a scholarship to the drama division of the Juilliard School in New York.
Stage career and theater work
In 1972, Kevin joined fellow Juilliard graduates to form the City Center Acting Company, which later became known as The Acting Company. The troupe traveled across the United States performing Shakespeare plays and other classical works. He made his Broadway breakthrough and won his first Tony Award for playing Bruce Granit in On the Twentieth Century in 1978.
He continued his stage success by starring in various New York Shakespeare Festival productions. He won another Tony Award for his role in The Pirates of Penzance in 1981 and later won a third Tony Award for Present Laughter in 2017. His extensive stage work earned him praise from critics and recognition as a leading classical actor.
Film career and major roles
Kevin made his film debut in Sophie's Choice in 1982. He achieved major cinematic success when he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his comedic performance in A Fish Called Wanda in 1989. His film credits include Silverado, Cry Freedom, Dave, The Ice Storm, and In & Out.
He also expanded into voice acting for animated films. He voiced Captain Phoebus in The Disney film The Hunchback of Notre Dame and lent his voice to The Road to El Dorado. On television, he appeared in the soap opera Search for Tomorrow and began voicing Calvin Fischoeder in the animated sitcom Bob's Burgers.
Family and personal life
Kevin is married to Phoebe Cates. Together they have two children, Greta Kline and Owen Kline. Throughout his decades-long career, he has maintained a prominent presence in both New York theater and film circles while raising his family.
Birthday and age
Kevin Kline was born on October 24, 1947, which makes Kevin 78 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Kevin shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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