George Richard Chamberlain, aka Richard Chamberlain, is an American stage and screen actor and singer. He became a teen idol for his role in the television show Dr. Kildare which aired from 1961- 1966. Afterward, he has been continually active in different internet series, movies, and singing.
He has been the leading heartthrob of the American entertainment world in the early 1960s. He is still remembered for his performance as Dr. Kildare and through his sensational voice as she sang at different times, which are still much appreciated as the songs were instant hits and are long best sellers.
Early Life And Education Of Richard Chamberlain
Born on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California, he is the son of Elsa Winnifred and Charles Axiom Chamberlain.
He graduated from Beverly Hills High School and went to Pomona College. After graduating from College with a bachelor's degree in arts, he went to Korea to serve 16 months as a company clerk of the infantry company, later promoted to sergeant.
After returning to the United States, he studied acting and became active in the entertainment field. He has been active in this field since 1958. Since then, he has acted in many movies, classical stage roles, and musical theatre.
Richard Chamberlain's Career
Richard made his debut in acting, appearing on television in the late 1950s. He appeared in Alfred Hitchc* * k Presents, Riverboat, Rescue 8, Bourbon Street Beat, Gunsmoke, Paradise Kid, Mr. Lucky, Thriller, The Deputy and Whispering Smith, two movies, The Secret of the Purple Reef, and A Thunder of Drums, and two theatre plays La Ronde and The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial. Richard has been highly disciplined and hard-working; thus, he took singing and dancing lessons.
Afterward, in 1961, he got the role of Dr. Kildare in the medical series Dr. Kildare where he looks overwhelmingly handsome. The character made him an overnight sensation and heartthrob wherever the series was aired. The show made history and also made him the winner of the Golden Globe Award winner in the Best TV Star category in the year 1963.
Along with his success in acting, he became a successful singer with his impeccably melodious voice. He turned his image into a serious actor to break his image of Dr. Kildare and All American Boy.
Being a successful, handsome hunk, he never had to turn back from what he was doing. His work includes the series Thundercats as Zigg in the episode Forest of Magi Oar with Matthew Mercer and Emmanuelle Chriqui.
Richard Chamberlain's Net Worth And Salary
Richard Chamberlain's net worth is $20 million at present, just like Coby Cotton. He has earned a huge salary from his career as an actor.
He played the lead roles in The Count of Monte Cristo (1975), The Man in the Iron Mask (1978), Centennial (1978), The Bourne Identity (1988), and Too Rich—The Secret Life of Doris Duke (1999).
Richard has been the hot top-rated actor that the American entertainment legacy cherishes. Not only is he a versatile actor, but he is also an environmentalist. He has a keen interest in environmental preservation.
He is also a painter. He loves painting, and his works are displayed in the Celebrities Gallery in Wailea and The Mouche Gallery in Beverly Hills. Besides, he is also an author. He has written two books which are his autobiography.
One is called Shattered Love, published in 2003, and the other is named “My life in Haiku,” published in 2013. There is a long list of his fans followings still today. More information, including his biography and pictures, can be found on websites like Wikipedia, IMDb, etc.
Richard Chamberlain's Personal Life
Richard has reached the age of 88 as of 2022. He is a Hall of Famer. Richard is the history and the inspiration to many of the young actors. His performance and work have honored him with name and fame, along with several of the entertainment world’s awards and achievements.
Richard stands at the height of 6 feet and 1 inch and has a body weight of 81 kg. Even in his 80s, Richard still is incredibly handsome. There is a rumor about him doing plastic surgery on his face, which is not confirmed yet. People argue he has done a bit of plastic surgery as he has comparably tight skin with that age.
However, some also argue aging is different from person to person. It also depends on personal hygiene and the intake of a balanced diet.
Richard is a very secret person. He knows how to keep his things secret and low profile. In the early 1960s, he dated Sharon Hungueny. Later in 1964, he dated Chris Noel. The relationship lasted for a year, and in 1965 he dated Joan Marshall.
However, the relationship was not successful as he had a different interest. In an interview with TV Guide, he admitted that he is gay and had married a man, Martin Rabbett. Martin is 19 years younger than Richard and was a production assistant.
However, married life with Rabbett couldn't succeed, and they eventually separated after sharing married life for over two decades. They married each other in 1984 and divorced in 2010, shocking their fans.
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by sahra, 17 Sep, 2014
