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Kevin Kline

American actor (born 1947)
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Summary

Kevin Kline was born on October 24, 1947[1], in St. Louis[2]. He has worked as a film actor[3], film director[4], voice actor[5], stage actor[6], and television actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.19% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,260 views/month, #1,931 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Phoebe Cates-Kline[9]
  • Child: Greta Kline[10], Owen Kline[11]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[12]
  • Occupation: theatrical director[13], actor[14], musician[15]
  • Educated at: Juilliard School[16]
  • Award received: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[17], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical[18], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[19], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[20], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[21], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble[22], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[23], Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie[24], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[25]
  • Member of: American Theatre Hall of Fame[26]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholicism[27]
  • Sex or gender: male[28]
  • Genre: Western[29]
  • Commons category: Kevin Kline[30]
  • Residence: St. Louis[31], Upper East Side[32]
  • Family name: Kline[33]
  • Given name: Kevin[34], Delaney[35]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Kevin Kline[36]
  • Commons gallery: Kevin Kline[37]
  • Student of: Marian Seldes[38], John Houseman[39]
  • Nominated for: Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical[40], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[41], Golden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actor[42], BAFTA Award for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles[43], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[44], Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[45], BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role[46], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Director of a Play[47], Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy[48], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Couple/Ensemble[49], MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss[50], Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy[51], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Supporting Actress[52], Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Actor[53]

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[54]

  • Country: US[55]

  • Began / founded: 1947-10-24[56]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 19e7bca7-1328-4b55-b7b2-40d979c58a46[57]

Why It Matters

Kevin Kline has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

FAQs

Where was Kevin Kline born?

Kevin Kline's place of birth was St. Louis[2].

Who was Kevin Kline married to?

Kevin Kline's spouses include Phoebe Cates-Kline[9].

What did Kevin Kline do for work?

Kevin Kline worked as a film actor[3], film director[4], voice actor[5], stage actor[6], and television actor[7].

Where did Kevin Kline go to school?

Kevin Kline was educated at Juilliard School[16].

What awards did Kevin Kline receive?

Honors received include Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical[17], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical[18], Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Musical[19], and Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[20].

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A Fish Called Wanda Beauty and the Beast Chaplin Dave Definitely, Maybe John Houseman No Strings Attached Phoebe Cates-Kline Sophie's Choice The Hunchback of Notre Dame II The Pink Panther United States

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Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [54] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [55] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [56] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [57] ↑ . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [58] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 26d ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Kinobaza person id → kevin-kline-1947
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  2. 5w ago · Anti-Strange-Ipek-Action · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 30725
    National library of poland mms id → 9810544784305606, 9810619382205606
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  3. 8w ago · Rhudson · 2026-08-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Carnegie hall agent id → 22815
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  4. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 12w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cine21 person id → 995
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  6. 17w ago · Gerwoman · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 17w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → p0090564-Kline-Kevin-1947
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  8. 18w ago · Nashona · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    George eastman museum people id → 106582
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  9. 21w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14419 → 1767
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  10. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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