Kevin Kline
Kevin Kline is an American actor known for stage and screen performances, including roles in A Fish Called Wanda, The Big Chill, and Sophie's Choice.
A Fish Called Wanda: A 1988 heist comedy film written by John Cleese and directed by Charles Crichton. Kline won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for playing Otto West.
John Cleese: An English comedian, actor, and writer, known for Monty Python and Fawlty Towers. Cleese co-wrote A Fish Called Wanda and played the straight-laced lawyer opposite Kline.
Juilliard School: A performing-arts conservatory in New York City offering professional training in music, dance, and drama. Kline trained there as an actor and was part of its first graduating drama class.
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor: An annual Academy Award recognizing a film performance in a supporting role. Kline received the award for A Fish Called Wanda in 1989.
The Big Chill: A 1983 drama film about college friends reuniting after one of their group dies. Kline played Harold, a successful businessman among the former friends.
Meryl Streep: An American actor acclaimed for performances across film, television, and theater. Streep played Sophie opposite Kline in Sophie's Choice.
Williamstown Theatre Festival: An annual summer theater festival in Massachusetts presenting plays and training emerging artists. Kline performed there early in his career before becoming a prominent New York stage actor.
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical: A Tony Award category honoring a leading performance by an actor in a Broadway musical. Kline won it for his performance in The Pirates of Penzance.
Sophie's Choice: A 1982 drama film adapted from William Styron's novel about a Polish Holocaust survivor in Brooklyn. Kline played Nathan Landau, whose volatile relationship with Sophie shapes the story.
Glenn Close: An American actor known for acclaimed roles in film, television, and theater. Close played Wanda in the film that earned Kline his Oscar.