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Richard Chamberlain
George Richard Chamberlain, born on 31 March 1934, is an American actor and singer who first became popular in the role of Dr. James Kildare in the television series 'Dr. Kildare' from 1961 to 1966, being a teen idol during that period. Chamberlain's career skyrocketed as he bagged several roles in miniseries like 'Shōgun' (1980), 'The Thorn Birds' (1983), culminating in his acclaimed portrayal of Jason Bourne in the television film 'The Bourne Identity' (1988). A decade later, he made a return to Broadway with revivals of 'My Fair Lady' and 'The Sound of Music.
Born and raised in Beverly Hills, California, Chamberlain pursued a Bachelor of Art degree at Pomona College, graduating in 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958, where he attained the rank of sergeant. Moving into stage productions early on, he co-founded a Los Angeles-based theatre group, 'Company of Angels,' and began appearing on television in guest roles. During the late 60s, he moved to England to hone his craft and engage in repertory theater, where he notably starred opposite Katharine Hepburn in the film 'The Madwoman of Chaillot' (1969) and played the lead in 'Hamlet'. His portrayal of Hamlet earned him a Grammy nomination. As Chamberlain's film and miniseries roles continued well into the 1980s and '90s, he also made appearances in various television shows, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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Given Name: George Richard Chamberlain
Born: Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Citizenship: United States
Birthday: March 31, 1934
Occupations: Actor, Singer
Years Active: 1958-present
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Movies Featuring Richard Chamberlain
Black Rain
The Three Musketeers
The Towering Inferno
Nightmare Cinema
The Swarm
King Solomon's Mines
The Perfect Family
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
The Black Ghiandola
Justice League: Gods and Monsters
Strength and Honour
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Night of the Hunter
Shōgun
Night of 100 Stars
Murder by Phone
The Thorn Birds
Wallenberg: A Hero’s Story
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Casanova
Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
The Return of the Musketeers
The Bourne Identity
The Slipper and the Rose
The Secret of the Purple Reef
Twilight of Honor
Inside ‘the Swarm’
Petulia
The Music Lovers
Julius Caesar
The Little Mermaid
The Madwoman of Chaillot
River Made to Drown In
The Count of Monte-Cristo
F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Last of the Belles
Centennial
Bird of Prey
The Last Wave
The Man in the Iron Mask
The Four Musketeers
Joy in the Morning
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Lady Caroline Lamb
A Thunder of Drums
Ordeal in the Arctic
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1997
River Made to Drown In
Thaddeus MacKenzie
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Self (archive footage)
1991
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Ross Colburn
Night of the Hunter
Harry Powell
Barbara Stanwyck: Fire and Desire
Self (archive footage)
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