An Academy Award-winning and three-time Tony Award-winning actor, Kevin Kline established his distinguished career with extensive work across stage and screen. After becoming a founding member of The Acting Company, directed by John Houseman, in 1972, he garnered significant recognition on Broadway. He earned his first Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for On the Twentieth Century in 1978 and secured his second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for The Pirates of Penzance in 1981. Kline transitioned to film in 1982 with Sophie’s Choice, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination in 1983.
His dedication to theater remained evident with a Tony Award nomination for Best Actor in a Play for Henry IV in 2004, alongside receiving a star on the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 1998. Maintaining his prolific career across mediums, Kline earned a Screen Actors Guild Award for his performance in As You Like It in 2008. Since 2011, he has lent his distinctive voice to the character of Mr.
Fischoeder in the critically acclaimed animated series Bob’s Burgers, a role that earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance. In 2017, he returned to the big screen as Maurice in Disneys live-action adaptation of Beauty and the Beast and achieved his third Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his celebrated performance in Present Laughter. Most recently, Kevin Kline starred in the Apple TV+ miniseries Disclaimer in 2024, continuing to demonstrate his remarkable range and demand in high-profile productions. His career trajectory highlights an unwavering commitment to compelling storytelling, consistently delivering memorable performances that resonate with audiences and critics alike, making him a highly sought-after talent across film, television, and stage.