Richard Chamberlain

George Richard Chamberlain (March 31, 1934 – March 29, 2025) was an American actor and singer, whose career on stage and in film and television spanned over 60 years. He was the recipient of many accolades, including three Golden Globe Awards (out of 6 total nominations), four Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, two Drama Desk Award nominations, and a Grammy Award nominations.

After early stage experiences, Chamberlain became a teen idol in the title role of the popular television show ''Dr. Kildare'' (1961–66). He subsequently earned the title "King of the Mini-Series" for his work in several high-profile TV miniseries such as ''Centennial'' (1978), ''Shōgun'' (1980), and ''The Thorn Birds'' (1983). He also performed classical stage roles and worked in musical theatre, and was twice nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play.

In film, Chamberlain starred as Aramis in the film trilogy ''The Three Musketeers'' (1973), ''The Four Musketeers'' (1974), and ''The Return of the Musketeers'' (1989); portrayed Allan Quatermain in both ''King Solomon's Mines'' (1985) and ''Lost City of Gold'' (1986); and was the first actor to play Jason Bourne, starring in the 1988 television film ''The Bourne Identity''. He starred in the Australian New Wave film ''The Last Wave'' (1977), directed by Peter Weir, earning him a AACTA Award nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He also had a brief career as a pop singer in the 1960s. Provided by Wikipedia