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Richard Chamberlain
Screen Actor + Singer + Idol
Male
Born
Mar 31, 1934
Age
79
Hometown
Beverly Hills, Ca...
Other Names
George Richard Ch...
George Richard Chamberlain is an American stage and screen actor and singer, who became a teen idol in the title role of the television show Dr. Kildare (1961–1966). Since then, he has appeared in several mini-series such as Shōgun (1980) and The Thorn… Read More
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Romance
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Martin RabbettMarried 1975 - 2010
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Chris NoelDated 1964 - 1965
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Sharon HuguenyDated 1962
News + Updates
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Stocks Straddle The LineWall Street Journal - May 06, 2013
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Pacific Heights Home Featured In 'Towering Inferno' On The MarketSan Francisco Chronicle - Apr 25, 2013
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Pat Gallagher: 12 Post 50 Celebs Who Have Never MarriedHuffington Post - Feb 26, 2013
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The Thorn Birds Stars Richard Chamberlain & Rachel Ward Reunite For First Time In DecadesAccess Hollywood - Jul 23, 2012
Timeline
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CHILDHOOD
1934
Birth
Chamberlain was born in 1934 in Beverly Hills, California, the son of Elsa Winnifred (née Matthews) and Charles Axiom Chamberlain, who was a salesman.
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TEENAGE
1952
18 Years Old
In 1952, Richard Chamberlain graduated from Beverly Hills High School and later attended Pomona College (class of 1956).
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TWENTIES
1961
27 Years Old
In 1961 he gained widespread fame as the young intern, Dr. Kildare, in the MGM television series of the same name.
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THIRTIES
Dr. Kildare ended in 1966, after which Chamberlain began performing on the theatre circuit.
In 1969 he starred opposite Katharine Hepburn in the film The Madwoman of Chaillot.
1970
36 Years Old
He received excellent notices and reprised the role for television, for The Hallmark Hall of Fame, in 1970.
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FIFTIES
LATE ADULTHOOD
2005
71 Years Old
In the fall of 2005, Chamberlain appeared in the title role of Ebenezer Scrooge in the Broadway National Tour of Scrooge: The Musical.
2006
72 Years Old
In 2006, Chamberlain guest starred in an episode of the British drama series Hustle as well as season 4 of Nip/Tuck.
2007
73 Years Old
In 2007, Chamberlain guest starred in episode 80 (Season 4, Episode 8, "Distant Past") of Desperate Housewives as Glen Wingfield, Lynette Scavo's stepfather.
2008
74 Years Old
In 2008 and 2009, he appeared as King Arthur in the national tour of Monty Python's Spamalot.
In 2010, he appeared as Archie Leach in season 3, episode 3 of the series Leverage, as well as two episodes of season 4 of Chuck where he played a villain known only as The Belgian.
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He also appeared in the indie film We Are the Hartmans in 2011.
2012
78 Years Old
In 2012 Chamberlain appeared on stage in the Pasadena Playhouse as Dr. Sloper in the play The Heiress.
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