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Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

American actor and singer, recording artist
Known primarily for his work in film and television, Richard Chamberlain was also a successful recording artist during the 1960s.Wikipedia
BornMarch 31, 1934
HometownBeverly Hills, California, United States of America
Height6'1" (1.85m)
PartnerMartin Rabbett, Wesley Eure, Taryn Power
ParentsElsa Winnifred von Fisher von Benzon-Matthews
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

We Are the Hartmans
We Are the Hartmans
1h 24min
2011
Blackbeard
Blackbeard
2h 24min
2006
River Made to Drown In
River Made to Drown In
1h 45min
1997
Nightmare Cinema
Nightmare Cinema
R
1h 59min
2018
The Perfect Family
The Perfect Family
PG-13
1h 24min
2012
Three Days of Hamlet
Three Days of Hamlet
1h 23min
2012
Strength and Honor
Strength and Honor
R
1h 31min
2007
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
2004
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke
2h 50min
1999
All the Winters That Have Been
All the Winters That Have Been
1h 36min
1997
Ordeal in the Arctic
Ordeal in the Arctic
PG
1h 36min
1993
Aftermath: A Test of Love
Aftermath: A Test of Love
1h 37min
1991
The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
3h 5min
1988
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold
PG
1h 39min
1987
Dream West
Dream West
1986
King Solomon's Mines
King Solomon's Mines
PG-13
1h 40min
1985
Wallenberg: A Hero's Story
Wallenberg: A Hero's Story
3h 20min
1985
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole
1h 40min
1983
The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds
7h 40min
1983

Albums

Love Me Tender
Love Me Tender
2013
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
2013
Richard Chamberlain Sings
Richard Chamberlain Sings
1962

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1989Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture MadeThe Bourne IdentityNominated
1986Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture MadeWallenberg: A Hero's StoryNominated
1985Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a MovieWallenberg: A Hero's StoryNominated
1984Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeThe Thorn BirdsWinner
1983Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or MovieThe Thorn BirdsNominated
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