Richard Chamberlain
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Summary
Richard Chamberlain was born on March 31, 1934[1], in Beverly Hills[2]. He died on March 29, 2025[3], in Waimānalo[4]. He worked as a singer[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.47% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,701 views/month, #4,742 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Mother: Elsa Winnifred von Fisher von Benzon-Matthews[11]
- Country of citizenship: United States[12]
- Native language: English[13]
- Occupation: theatrical director[14], autobiographer[15], recording artist[16], actor[17], musician[18]
- Field of work: acting[19]
- Educated at: Beverly Hills High School[20], Pomona College[21]
- Award received: Steiger Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Military branch: United States Army[26]
- Record label: MGM Records[27]
- Discography: Richard Chamberlain discography[28]
- Commons category: Richard Chamberlain[29]
- Military, police or special rank: Sergeant[30]
- Unmarried partner: Wesley Eure[31], Martin Rabbet[32]
- Cause of death: stroke[33]
- Family name: Chamberlain[34]
- Given name: George[35], Richard[36]
- Official website: http://www.richardchamberlain.net[37]
- Student of: Jeff Corey[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Instrument: voice[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Birth name: George Richard Chamberlain[42]
- Name in native language: Richard Chamberlain[43]
Product Details
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Type: Person[44]
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Country: US[45]
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Began / founded: 1934-03-31[46]
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Ended / dissolved: 2025-03-29[47]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7ff78a11-3a3a-4f0b-982e-79afa3333d90[48]
Why It Matters
Richard Chamberlain has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Richard Chamberlain born?
Richard Chamberlain's place of birth was Beverly Hills[2].
Where did Richard Chamberlain die?
Richard Chamberlain died in Waimānalo[4].
Who were Richard Chamberlain's parents?
Richard Chamberlain's mother was Elsa Winnifred von Fisher von Benzon-Matthews[11].
What did Richard Chamberlain do for work?
Richard Chamberlain worked as a singer[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], film producer[8], and stage actor[9].
Where did Richard Chamberlain go to school?
Richard Chamberlain was educated at Beverly Hills High School[20] and Pomona College[21].
What awards did Richard Chamberlain receive?
Honors received include Steiger Award[22], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[23], and Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award[24].