Richard Chamberlain_
Beverly Hills, California, USA
"Born — Died "
Born
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Theatrical director, Actor, Film producer, Singer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Saturday)
Died
Birthplace
Beverly Hills, California, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Partners
Martin Rabbet, Wesley Eure
Parents
Elsa Winnifred von Fisher von Benzon-Matthews
Education
Pomona College, Beverly Hills High School
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier A -- 63,419 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 58 years (1960-2018)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 25
Kenneth Colley →
Year context
Born in 1934 -- Gold Reserve Act sets gold price at $35/oz; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1934 →
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Filmography (35)
Nightmare Cinema
Dr. Mirari
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Self - Actor
Chuck
TV Series
Strength and Honour
Film
Brothers and Sisters
TV Series
Blackbeard
TV Series
A River Made to Drown In
Film
The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years
TV Series
Ordeal in the Arctic
Film
Island Son
TV Series
AWARDS (3)
B
Sitges Film Festival Best Actor award
1982
WON
B
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
WON
B
Steiger Award
WON
Biography
George Richard Chamberlain (March 31, 1934 – March 29, 2025) was an American actor of stage and screen who became a teen idol in the title role of the television show Dr. Kildare (1961–1966). He subsequently appeared in several TV mini-series, such as Shōgun (1980) and The Thorn Birds (1983) and was the first to play Jason Bourne in the 1988 made for TV movie "The Bourne Identity". Chamberlain has also performed classical stage roles and worked in musical theatre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Richard Chamberlain?
Richard Chamberlain was born on and passed away on at the age of 90.
Where was Richard Chamberlain born?
Richard Chamberlain was born in Beverly Hills, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Richard Chamberlain been in?
Richard Chamberlain has 35 credits in our database. Notable titles include Nightmare Cinema (2018), Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films (2014), Chuck (2007), Strength and Honour (2007), Brothers and Sisters (2006).
What is Richard Chamberlain known for?
Richard Chamberlain is primarily known as an actor. George Richard Chamberlain (March 31, 1934 – March 29, 2025) was an American actor of stage and screen who became a teen idol in the…
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