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Richard Chamberlain became THE leading heartthrob of early 1960s TV. As the impeccably handsome Dr. Kildare, the slim, butter-haired hunk with the near-perfect Ivy-League charm and smooth, intelligent demeanor, had the distaff fans fawning unwavering over him throughout the series' run. While this would appear to be a dream situation for any new star... See full bio »

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Filmography

Hide HideActor (81 titles)
2010-2012 Leverage (TV series)
Archie Leach
The Inside Job (2010) … Archie Leach
 
2011 Thundercats (TV series)
Zigg
Forest of Magi Oar (2011) … Zigg (voice)
 
2010-2011 Brothers & Sisters (TV series)
Jonathan Byrold
Cold Turkey (2010) … Jonathan Byrold
 
2011 The Perfect Family
Monsignor Murphy
 
2011 We Are the Hartmans
Hartman
 
2010 Chuck (TV series)
Adelbert De Smet
 
2007 Desperate Housewives (TV series)
Glen Wingfield
Distant Past (2007) … Glen Wingfield
 
2007 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
Councilman Banks
 
2006 Nip/Tuck (TV series)
Arthur Stiles
Blu Mondae (2006) … Arthur Stiles
 
2006 Blackbeard (TV movie)
Governor Charles Eden
 
2006 Hustle (TV series)
James Whittaker Wright III
 
2005 Will & Grace (TV series)
Clyde
Steams Like Old Times (2005) … Clyde
 
2002 The Drew Carey Show (TV series)
Maggie Wick
 
2000 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Everett / Jack Clay
The Face on the Bar Room Floor (2000) … Everett/Jack Clay
 
1997 All the Winters That Have Been (TV movie)
Dane Corvin
 
1997 The Lost Daughter (TV movie)
Andrew McCracken
 
1997 River Made to Drown In
Thaddeus MacKenzie
 
1995 Bird of Prey
Jonathan Griffith
 
1993 Ordeal in the Arctic (TV movie)
Captain John Couch
 
1991 Night of the Hunter (TV movie)
Harry Powell
 
1991 Aftermath: A Test of Love (TV movie)
Ross Colburn
 
1989-1990 Island Son (TV series)
Dr. Daniel Kulani
Viruses (1990) … Dr. Daniel Kulani
 
1988 The Bourne Identity (TV movie)
Jason Bourne
 
1987 Casanova (TV movie)
Giacomo Casanova
 
1986 Dream West (TV mini-series)
John Charles Fremont
 
1985 The Miracle (TV movie)
 
1983 The Thorn Birds (TV mini-series)
Ralph de Bricassart
Part 4 (1983) … Ralph de Bricassart
Part 3 (1983) … Ralph de Bricassart
Part 2 (1983) … Ralph de Bricassart
Part 1 (1983) … Ralph de Bricassart
 
1982 Murder by Phone
Nat Bridger
 
1980 Shogun (TV mini-series)
Anjin-san / Pilot-Major John Blackthorne
 
1978-1979 Centennial (TV mini-series)
Alexander McKeag
The Crime (1979) … Alexander McKeag
The Storm (1979) … Alexander McKeag
 
1978 Great Performances (TV series)
Anton Chekhov / Various Roles
The Good Doctor (1978) … Anton Chekhov / Various Roles
 
1978 The Swarm
Dr. Hubbard
 
1977 The Man in the Iron Mask (TV movie)
Phillipe / Louis
 
1975 The Christmas Messenger (TV short)
Christmas Messenger
 
1974 The Towering Inferno
Simmons
 
1974 The Little Mermaid (short)
Narrator (voice)
 
1972 The Woman I Love (TV movie)
King Edward VIII
 
1970 ITV Saturday Night Theatre (TV series)
Hamlet
Hamlet (1970) … Hamlet
 
1969 The Madwoman of Chaillot
Roderick
 
1968 Hold On: It's the Dave Clark Five (TV movie)
The Doctor
 
1968 The Portrait of a Lady (TV series)
Ralph Touchett
Revelations (1968) … Ralph Touchett
Dissensions (1968) … Ralph Touchett
Decisions (1968) … Ralph Touchett
Schemes (1968) … Ralph Touchett
Bequests (1968) … Ralph Touchett
 
1967 The Red Skelton Hour (TV series)
San Fernando's Lawyer
It's a Treat to Beat a Cheat on the Mississippi Mud (1967) … San Fernando's Lawyer
 
1965 Joy in the Morning
Carl Brown
 
1963 The Eleventh Hour (TV series)
Dr. James Kildare
 
1963 Twilight of Honor
David Mitchell
 
1961 A Thunder of Drums
Lt. Porter
 
1961 Whispering Smith (TV series)
Chris Harrington
Stain of Justice (1961) … Chris Harrington
 
1961 The Deputy (TV series)
Jerry Kirk
The Edge of Doubt (1961) … Jerry Kirk
 
1960 The Secret of the Purple Reef
Dean Christopher
 
1960 Riverboat (TV series)
Lt. Dave Winslow
Chicota Landing (1960) … Lt. Dave Winslow
 
1960 Thriller (TV series)
Larry Carter
The Watcher (1960) … Larry Carter
 
1960 Mr. Lucky (TV series)
Alec
Operation Fortuna (1960) … Alec
 
1960 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Pete
The Bobsy Twins (1960) … Pete
 
1960 Bourbon Street Beat (TV series)
Dale Wellington
Target of Hate (1960) … Dale Wellington
 
1960 Rescue 8 (TV series)
High Explosive (1960)
 
1959 Alfred Hitchcock Presents (TV series)
Clay Pine
Road Hog (1959) … Clay Pine
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (4 titles)
2011 Krueger (A Tale from Elm Street) (short) (performer: "All I Do Is Dream of You")
 
1976 The Slipper and the Rose: The Story of Cinderella (performer: "Why Can't I Be Two People?", "What A Comforting Thing To Know", "A Bride Finding Ball", "Secret Kingdom", "He Danced With Me/She Danced With Me", "Secret Kingdom" reprise)
 
1965 Joy in the Morning (performer: "Joy in the Morning")
 
1962 Arthur Freed's Hollywood Melody (TV movie) (performer: "How About You?" - uncredited)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2001 Buffalo Soldiers (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (75 titles)
2013 Holbrook/Twain (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2012 Geraldine Page: Stages of a Dream (documentary) (post-production)
Himself (rumored)
 
2013 Pioneers of Television (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
Miniseries (2013) … Himself
 
2012 Love Sex God (documentary)
Himself
 
2012 Three Days of Hamlet (documentary)
Polonius
 
2010 Actors Entertainment (TV series)
Himself
 
1981-2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 22 November 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode #1.1 (1981) … Himself
 
1980-2007 Today (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 June 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 22 April 1980 (1980) … Himself
 
2006-2007 Gylne tider (TV series documentary)
Himself
Gylne tabber og gylne øyeblikk (2007) … Himself
Episode #3.4 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The Late Late Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 29 September 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The 4th Annual TV Land Awards (TV special)
Dr. Kildare - 'Gray Anatomy' skit
 
2006 The Uncommon Making of Petulia (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 After They Were Famous (TV series documentary)
Himself
Medics (2005) … Himself
 
2004 TV Guide Close Up: From Comedy Club to Primetime (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire (TV series documentary)
Narrator
The Return of the Barbarian (2004) … Narrator
The Will of the Shogun (2004) … Narrator
The Way of the Samurai (2004) … Narrator
 
2004 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2003 The View (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 5 June 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 31 March 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 ABC's 50th Anniversary Celebration (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
2000 So Graham Norton (TV series)
Himself
Episode #4.4 (2000) … Himself
 
1997 Caiga quien caiga (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 October 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1995 Wetten, dass..? (TV series)
Himself
Wetten, dass..? aus Emden (1995) … Himself
 
1993 John & Leeza from Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.20 (1993) … Himself
 
1993 The 50th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter: Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1992 MGM: When the Lion Roars (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
The Lion in Winter (1992) … Himself
 
1991 The Astronomers (TV series documentary)
Narrator
 
1990 Rebildfest 1990 (TV special documentary short)
Himself - Guest of Honor (Rebild speaker) (uncredited)
 
1963-1990 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 2 January 1990 (1990) … Himself
Episode dated 5 November 1970 (1970) … Himself
Episode dated 15 March 1965 (1965) … Himself
Episode dated 5 March 1964 (1964) … Himself
Episode dated 17 September 1963 (1963) … Himself
 
1989 The 49th Annual Golden Apple Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 December 1989 (1989) … Himself
 
1989 Greed and Wildlife: Poaching in America (video documentary)
Narrator
 
1988 The 42nd Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Leading Actress & Actor in a Play
 
1987 The 41st Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1986 The 43rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV & Presenter: Best Director
 
1986 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Billy Wilder (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1985 The 37th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
 
1984 The 10th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Accepting Award for Favourite TV Mini Series
 
1984 The 41st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1984 AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Lillian Gish (TV special documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1983 The 35th Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special
 
1982 Night of 100 Stars (TV special)
Himself
 
1982 The 39th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1981 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1981 The 33rd Annual Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special & Presenter: Best Directing/Writing in a Drama Series
 
1981 The 35th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Host & Performer
 
1981 The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member
 
1980 Christmas in the Holy Land (TV special)
Himself
 
1970-1980 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 August 1980 (1980) … Himself
Episode dated 26 October 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1980 The 37th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
1979 Musical Comedy Tonight (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1978 Inside 'The Swarm' (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1975-1976 Dinah! (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 November 1976 (1976) … Himself
Episode #2.74 (1975) … Himself
 
1972 Dinah's Place (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 August 1972 (1972) … Himself
 
1972 The 44th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Visual Effects
 
1972 The Films of Robert Bolt (documentary short)
 
1970-1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.85 (1971) … Himself
Episode #2.272 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 The Dick Cavett Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 October 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1970 You Don't Say (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 September 1970 (1970) … Himself
 
1969 The Joey Bishop Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.99 (1969) … Himself
 
1968 Dee Time (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.58 (1968) … Himself
 
1967 The Carol Burnett Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.9 (1967) … Himself
 
1967 The Eamonn Andrews Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #3.20 (1967) … Himself
 
1965 The Andy Williams Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 29 November 1965 (1965) … Himself
 
1965 The 37th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Film Editing
 
1964 The Bob Hope Thanksgiving Special (TV movie)
Himself
 
1964 The Bob Hope Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 20 November 1964 (1964) … Himself
 
1963 The 15th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
1962 What's My Line? (TV series)
Himself - Mystery Guest
Episode dated 29 July 1962 (1962) … Himself - Mystery Guest
 
1962 The 34th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Awards
 
1962 At This Very Moment (TV movie)
Himself
 
1962 Arthur Freed's Hollywood Melody (TV movie)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (7 titles)
2008 The O'Reilly Factor (TV series)
 
2007 La tele de tu vida (TV series)
 
1995 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1991 Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1967 Mondo Hollywood (documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
1965 The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (TV series)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1962) Single: "Theme From Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight)" (MGM Records). See more »

Publicity Listings:

2 Print Biographies  | 5 Interviews  | 6 Articles  | 3 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Richard Chamberlain Artworks | See more »

Height:

6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

When I grew up, being gay, being a sissy or anything like that was verboten. I disliked myself intensely and feared this part of myself intensely and had to hide it and became "Perfect Richard, All-American Boy" as a place to hide. See more »

Trivia:

Has served as honorary chair of the advisory board of Hawaii Public Television Foundation. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries