Cast & creator
Kevin Kline
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live
Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor and singer. He is regarded as one of the finest actors of his generation and has enjoyed a successful career in both film and theater. He gained critical acclaim for his portrayal of the lead character in the film "The Big Chill" (1983), which helped launch his career. He went on to deliver memorable performances in numerous films, showcasing his versatility and talent. Some of his notable movies include A Fish Called Wanda (1988), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, Dave (1993), In & Out (1997), and The Emperor's Club (2002). In addition to his film work, he has also been highly regarded for his stage performances. He has appeared in numerous Broadway productions and earned a Tony Award for his role in the musical "On the Twentieth Century" (1978). His theater credits include performances in works by Shakespeare, Chekhov, and other renowned playwrights. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated his ability to tackle a wide range of characters, from comedic roles to dramatic and even musical ones. He is known for his charisma, wit, and skillful acting, which have made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
Also known as: Kevin Delaney Kline
96
film credits
19
television credits
112
1971–2026 · acting roles
6.5
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (115)
Showing 115 of 115 credits
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
The Daily Show
Self
1996
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975
The Graham Norton Show
Self
2007
The View
Self
1997
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
Bob's Burgers
Kevin Fischoeder (voice)
2011Bob's Burgers
Mr. Fischoeder (voice)
2011
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
1993
Great Performances
Hamlet
1971
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Nature
Narrator (voice)
1982
Wetten, dass..?
Self
1981Film '72
Self
1971
Disclaimer
Stephen Brigstocke
2024
No Strings Attached
Alvin Franklin
2011
Parkinson
Self - Guest
2004
Beauty and the Beast
Maurice
2017
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Phoebus (voice)
1996
The Road to El Dorado
Tulio (voice)
2000
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
The Mechanic
2025
Wild Wild West
U.S. Marshal Artemus Gordon / President Grant
1999
The Hunchback of Notre Dame II
Phoebus (voice)
2002
The Pink Panther
Dreyfus
2006
A Fish Called Wanda
Otto
1988
Definitely, Maybe
Hampton Roth
2008
The Ice Storm
Ben Hood
1997
The Tale of Despereaux
Chef Andre (voice)
2008
Last Vegas
Sam Harris
2013
The Bob's Burgers Movie
Calvin Fischoeder (voice)
2022
Sophie's Choice
Nathan Landau
1982
Silverado
Paden
1985
Ricki and the Flash
Pete Brummel
2015
Orange County
Marcus Skinner (uncredited)
2002
French Kiss
Luc Teyssier
1995
American Classic
Richard Bean
2026American Classic
Executive Producer
2026
Here Today
Self
2021
In & Out
Howard Brackett
1997
The Conspirator
Edwin Stanton
2011
Life as a House
George Monroe
2001
Chaplin
Douglas Fairbanks
1992
The Emperor's Club
William Hundert
2002
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Nick Bottom
1999
The Big Chill
Harold Cooper
1983
Dave
Dave Kovic / Bill Mitchell
1993
Cry Freedom
Donald Woods
1987
The Starling
Dr. Larry Fine
2021
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
Self (segment "New Way to Walk")
1993
The January Man
Nick Starkey
1989
A Prairie Home Companion
Guy Noir
2006
Soapdish
Jeffrey Anderson
1991
Consenting Adults
Richard Parker
1992
Trade
Ray Sheridan
2007
Princess Caraboo
Frixos
1994
Fierce Creatures
Vince McCain / Rod McCain
1997
The Good House
Frank Getchell
2021
Darling Companion
Joseph
2012
As You Like It
Jaques
2006
I Love You to Death
Joey Boca
1990
My Old Lady
Mathias Gold
2014
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirate King
1983
Looking for Richard
Self - Interviewee
1996
Inside the Actors Studio
Self
1994
The Last of Robin Hood
Errol Flynn
2013
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
Kevin Kline
2005
The Extra Man
Henry Harrison
2010
Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice
Self
2019
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Self (archive footage)
1994
Grand Canyon
Mack
1991
Olmsted and America's Urban Parks
Frederick Law Olmsted
2011
De-Lovely
Cole Porter
2004
William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Hamlet
1990William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Director
1990William Shakespeare's Hamlet
Stage Director
1990
Alan Pakula: Going for Truth
Self
2019
The Grand Knockout Tournament
Self
1987
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Hamlet (segment "Hamlet")
2006
Jamie Lee Curtis: Hollywood Call of Freedom
Self (archive footage)
2022
PERFUMANIA
Perfumer
2025
The Anniversary Party
Cal Gold
2001
The Pirates of Penzance
The Pirate King
1980
Raúl Juliá: The World’s a Stage
Self
2019
Queen to Play
Kröger
2009
Creating a Character: The Moni Yakim Legacy
Self
2020
The Big Chill: A Reunion
Self
1999
The Nutcracker
Narrator (voice)
1993
Wild Wild West: Wardrobes of the West
Self
1999
Violets Are Blue
Henry Squires
1986
Dean
Robert
2016
Close Up
Self (archive footage)
2012
Weathering the Storm: The Making of The Ice Storm
Self
2007
Nature: Yosemite
主演
2017
Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
2008
Still on the Road
Self
2010
Oscar Etiquette
Kevin Kline
2012
Noël Coward's Present Laughter
Garry Essendine
2017The Shakespeare Sessions
2003It's a Whole New West: The Making of 'Wild, Wild West'
Self
1999The Making of Silverado
Self
1999
The Diary
Character Building: Inside 'Life As a House'
Self
2002
Merlin and the Dragons
Narrator (voice)
1991
The Time of Your Life
McCarthy
1976
He Makes Me Feel Like Dancin'
1983
Theater of War
Self
2008
The Gateway Arch: A Reflection of America
Narrator (voice)
2006Wild Wild West: Good Guys Gadgets
Self
1999Life as a House: From the Ground Up
Self
2002
Mary Engelbreit's The Night Before Christmas
Narrator (voice)
2004Cyrano de Bergerac
Cyrano de Bergerac
2008
The Last Ghost of War
Narrator (voice)
2008
Dear Elizabeth
Robert Lowell
2021Bringing Balanchine Back
Self - Narrator(voice)
2006
The Investigation: A Search for the Truth in Ten Acts
Robert Mueller
2019