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Kevin Kline

Kevin Kline - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornOctober 24, 1947
Age78
BirthplaceSt. Louis, Missouri, USA
Zodiac SignScorpio - (see also Kevin Kline's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacPig
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForWinning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988); acclaimed stage performances and a diverse film career.

Intro

Kevin Kline is an American actor renowned for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles on stage and screen. He has been honored with numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988).

Early Life & Background

Kevin Kline was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Margaret and Robert Joseph Kline, the owner of a record store chain. He attended Saint Louis Priory School and later studied at Indiana University before pursuing acting at the Juilliard School in New York City.

Career Highlights

  • Won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for 'A Fish Called Wanda' (1988).
  • Received two Tony Awards for Best Actor in a Musical ('On the Twentieth Century' in 1978 and 'The Pirates of Penzance' in 1981).
  • Starred in notable films including 'Sophie's Choice' (1982), 'The Big Chill' (1983), 'Dave' (1993), 'In & Out' (1997), and the voice of Tulio in 'The Road to El Dorado' (2000).
  • Acclaimed stage career with the Public Theater and Broadway, especially in the works of Shakespeare.

Trivia

  • Kevin Kline is one of a select group of actors to have won both an Oscar and multiple Tony Awards.
  • He is married to actress Phoebe Cates since 1989.
  • He has been inducted into the American Theatre Hall of Fame.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Kevin Kline?

Kevin Kline is 78 years old.

When was Kevin Kline born?

Kevin Kline was born the 24 October 1947.

Where is Kevin Kline from?

St. Louis, Missouri, USA.

On His Birth-Day

About October 24th, 1947, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 24, 1947, Walt Disney testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), discussing alleged communist influences in the film industry.
  • Day of the week: October 24th, 1947 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: You Do by Dinah Shore
  • Popular movie: The Fugitive directed by John Ford

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Kline
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kevin-Kline
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000177/