Richard Chamberlain Biography
Richard Chamberlain is an American Actor and Singer who was born and brought in Beverly Hills, California. He is widely known for his role in the NBC medical drama series ‘Dr. Kildare’ as Dr. James Kildare, earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and became a teen idol.
Chamberlain is also known for his roles in the ABC television miniseries ‘The Thorn Birds’ as Ralph de Bricassart, earning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor, and a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor.
10 Quick Facts About Richard Chamberlain
- Name: Richard Chamberlain
- Age: 88 years old as of 2022
- Birthday: 31 March
- Zodiac Sign: Aries.
- Height: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters).
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Actor and Singer
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Salary: Under Review
- Net worth: $20 million dollars
Richard Chamberlain Age
Chamberlain is 88 years old as of 2022, he was born on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on 31 March and his birth sign is Aries.
Richard Chamberlain Height
Richard stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters).
Chamberlain Weighs 179 lbs (81 kg).
Richard Chamberlain Education
Richard attended Beverly Hills High School, from where he graduated in 1952. He then enrolled at Pomona College, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts – B.A. degree in 1956.
Richard Chamberlain Family
Richard was born to his parents Elsa Winnifred Matthews (mother) and Charles Axion Chamberlain (father) in Beverly Hills, California. His father worked as a salesman and his mother was a singer and actress. He had a difficult childhood with his father battling alcoholism. He spent his childhood with his older sibling brother named William Hayes Chamberlain.
Richard Chamberlain Wife
Chamberlain was married to his wife Martin Rabbett. The couple married in 1984 and separated in 2010. In the early 1970s, he was rumored to be having an affair with television actor Wesley Eure.
Richard Chamberlain Net Worth
Richard has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars as of 2022 This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor and Singer. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Richard Chamberlain Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Richard Chamberlain.
Richard Chamberlain Wiki
- Full Names: Richard Chamberlain
- Popular As: Chamberlain
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Actor and Singer
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: White
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Richard Chamberlain Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 88 years old as of 2022
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Birth: March 31, 1934
- Place of Birth: Beverly Hills, California, United States of America
- Birthday: March 31
Richard Chamberlain Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters).
- Weight: 179 lbs (81 kg).
- Eye Color: Not Available
- Hair Color: Not Available
- Shoe Size: Not Available
Richard Chamberlain Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Charles Axion Chamberlain
- Mother: Elsa Winnifred Matthews
- Siblings (Brothers): William Hayes Chamberlain.
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse: Married to Martin Rabbett(1984 -2010)
- Dating / Girlfriend: Single
- Children: Sons (Not Known) Daughter(s) (Not Known)
Richard Chamberlain Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $20 million dollars
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actor and Singer
Richard Chamberlain Dr. Kildare
Dr. Kildare is an NBC medical drama television series which was aired from September 28, 1961, until August 30, 1966, starring Richard Chamberlain as Dr. Kildare. The series ran for five seasons comprised 191 episodes.
It was based on fictional doctor characters, Dr. Leonard Gillespie (a senior doctor), and Dr. James Kildare (a young intern). The series’ overnight success shot Chamberlain into stardom.
The plot of the television series involves a young intern in a large metropolitan hospital trying to learn his profession, deal with the problems of his patients, and win the respect of the senior doctor in his specialty, internal medicine.
Richard Chamberlain Miniseries Thorn Birds
The American television miniseries The Thorn Birds was broadcast on ABC from March 27 to 30, 1983. It starred Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Philip Anglim, and others. The series was instantly successful and became the second highest-rated miniseries of all time, behind Roots, in the US.
The series is based on a 1977 best-selling novel by the Australian author Colleen McCullough bearing the same name. The novel is the best-selling book in Australian history having sold over 33 million copies worldwide. Richard Chamberlain stars as a priest who has feelings for a young woman named Meggie.
When the attraction between Meggie and Father Ralph becomes obvious, Meggie’s wealthy aunt forces Father Ralph to make a choice between his feelings and his ambitions to rise within the ranks of the Catholic Church. Even though he chooses the church, as years go by, he continues to be drawn back to Meggie. Sometimes, the consequences of this choice are dreadful.
Jason Bourne Richard Chamberlain
The Bourne Identity is a 1988 American action television film based on Robert Ludlum’s novel The Bourne Identity. The film stars Richard Chamberlain as Jason Bourne and Jaclyn Smith as Marie St. Jacques. Bourne is shot and left for dead but he is rescued from the sea without memory of who he really is. It is a retired doctor who takes care of the unconscious stranger after finding him.
When the mysterious man recovers, he can’t remember a thing; he does not know his name, he does not know where his flashback memories come from, and he does not know why an access code is implanted in his thigh. The code belongs to an anonymous Swiss bank account. With the killers still in his pursuit, Bourne has to face the threat to his life, overcome his own amnesia and also uncover the mystery of his past.
Richard Chamberlain Today
Chamberlain was away from the limelight for a while after appearing in The Perfect Family in 2011. In 2015 he featured as a voice in the animated superhero film Justice League: Gods and Monsters. In 2017 he made a TV appearance in ‘Twin Peaks’ revival.
Chamberlain then made his return to film in 2018 with Nightmare Cinema. However, the film was an independent one, therefore, it didn’t have a large release. In Nightmare Cinema, he starred alongside Mickey Rourke and Patrick Wilson among others. Chamberlain hasn’t completely retired from acting but has taken on fewer roles at his age, 86 years.
Richard Chamberlain Albums
Chamberlain is also a singer besides being an actor. He released several works, with the most successful being his first album of 1962 titled, “Richard Chamberlain Sings”. The album was an attempt to expand his career and capitalize on the great popularity of Chamberlain’s television series, Dr. Kildare.
Richard Chamberlain Home
Chamberlain lived in Honolulu, Hawaii (with his partner, Martin Rabbett) from the mid-1980s to 2010. After leaving Hawaii in 2010, he currently lives in a three-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles.
Richard Chamberlain Movies
- Richard Chamberlain 2018, Nightmare Cinema, as Dr. Mirari.
- 2015, Justice League: Gods and Monsters, as Highfather (voice).
- 2011, The Perfect Family, as Monsignor Murphy.
- 2011, We Are the Hartmans, as Hartman.
- 2007, I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, as Councilman Banks.
- 2006, Strength and Honor, as Denis O’Leary.
- 2004, The Pavilion, as Huddlestone.
- 1997, A River Made to Drown In, as Thaddeus MacKenzie.
- 1995, Bird of Prey, as Jonathan Griffith.
- 1989, The Return of the Musketeers, as Aramis.
- 1986, Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, as Allan Quatermain.
- 1985, King Solomon’s Mines, as Allan Quatermain.
- 1982, Murder by Phone, as Nat Bridger.
- 1978, The Swarm, as Dr. Hubbard
- 1977, The Last Wave, as David Burton.
- 1976, The Slipper and the Rose, as Prince Edward.
- 1975, The Christmas Messenger, as Christmas Messenger.
- 1974, The Towering Inferno, as Roger Simmons.
- 1974, The Four Musketeers, as Aramis.
- 1973, The Three Musketeers, as Aramis.
- 1972, Lady Caroline Lamb, as Lord Byron.
- 1970, Julius Caesar, as Octavius Caesar/Augustus.
- 1969, The Madwoman of Chaillot, as Roderick.
- 1968, Petulia, as David Danner.
- 1965, Joy in the Morning, as Carl Brown.
- 1963, Twilight of Honor, as David Mitchell.
- 1961, A Thunder of Drums, as Lt. Porter.
- 1960, The Secret of the Purple Reef, as Dean Christopher.
Frequently Asked Questions About Richard Chamberlain
Richard Chamberlain is a famous Actor and Singer. He is widely known for his role in the NBC medical drama series ‘Dr. Kildare’ as Dr. James Kildare
Chamberlain is an American national born on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California, United States of America.
Richard stands at a height of 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 meters).
No, Chamberlain was married to his wife Martin Rabbett. In the early 1970s, he was rumored to be having an affair with television actor Wesley Eure. Years later, in 1977, he met actor, writer, and producer Martin Rabbett with whom he began a romantic relationship.
Richard has an estimated net worth of $20 million dollars This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an Actor and Singer.
Richard is a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Chamberlain is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
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