Kevin Kline

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Summary

Kevin Kline is an American actor known for stage and screen roles ranging from classical theatre to comedy and drama, including A Fish Called Wanda, Dave, and In & Out. His work spans a wide range of styles, with no single political or identity theme defining his career. In a 1987 interview, he condemned apartheid and racism, described divesting from businesses with South African interests, and urged public pressure and economic sanctions; he also said he generally avoided public political positions. Kline served on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s New York board and as its vice president of public outreach and education.