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Kevin Kline Biography

Birth Name:Kevin Delaney Kline

Birth Place:St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

At the Lincoln center in 2002, he became the first American actor to receive the Sir John Gielgud Golden Quill
Was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2004
Was presented with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Humanitarian of the Year award by Meryl Streep for his volunteer work with the organization in 2004
Has stars in both the Hollywood and St․ Louis Walks of Fame
In 2009, participated in the Cinema Against AIDS, an event partnered with the American Foundation for AIDS Research to raise money for research and improve quality of life for those affected by the disease
Graduated from Indiana University in 1970, later received his honorary doctoral degree in 2014
Has two children, Owen and his daughter Greta, a musician, who goes by the name Frankie Cosmos
Robert Kline, his father, owned a record store and was an amateur opera singer
Started out as a pianist, but ended up enthusiastically pursuing drama in college and attended the Drama Division at the Julliard School on a scholarship
Quote: "I think every American actor wants to be a movie star․ But I never wanted to do stupid movies, I wanted to do films․ I vowed I would never do a commercial, or a soap opera - both of which I did as soon as I left the Acting Company and was starving․"
Is a versatile actor who has been successful in a variety of roles on stage and in film, from the title role of "Hamlet" to Otto 'Don't Call Me Stupid!' West in "A Fish Called Wanda․"
When acting in dramas, he is usually clean-shaven, but when performing comedic roles, he usually has a mustache
Has an award named after him that honors theatre professionals in St․ Louis
The auditorium at Saint Louis Priory School, his alma mater, is now called the Kevin Kline Theater
Tried, unsuccessfully, to convince director Steven Spielberg that he would be perfect for the role of Matt Hooper in "Jaws" due to the fact that he knew an oceanographer

Awards

1983Golden Globe-New Star of the Year in a Motion Picture - Male: nominated
1984BAFTA Film Award-Most Outstanding Newcomer to Film: nominated
1989Oscar-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: winner
1989American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1989BAFTA Film Award-Best Actor: nominated
1992American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1992Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1994American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1994Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1996American Comedy Award-Funniest Actor in a Motion Picture (Leading Role): nominated
1998Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Actor - Comedy: nominated
1998Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1998MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
1998OFTA Film Award-Best Comedy/Musical Actor: nominated
1998Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999ALFS Award-Actor of the Year: nominated
1999Stinker Award-Worst Actor: nominated
1999Stinker Award-Worst On-Screen Couple: nominated
2000Blockbuster Entertainment Award-Favorite Action Team: nominated
2000Razzie Award-Worst Screen Couple: winner
2000Razzie Award-Worst Actor: nominated
2000Razzie Award-Worst Supporting Actress: nominated
2001Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2002Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2003DVD Premiere Award-Best Animated Character Performance: nominated
2005Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2005Golden Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2006Stinker Award-Most Annoying Fake Accent: Male: nominated
2007Critics Choice Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2007Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2007IOMA-Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista): nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: winner
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture or Miniseries: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2022WFCC Award-Best Screen Couple: nominated
2025Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2025Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television: nominated
2025Gold Derby TV Award-Limited/Movie Actor: nominated
2025Golden Globe-Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2025OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Limited or Anthology Series: nominated