Kevin Chamberlin was born on November 23, 1963, in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. He is an accomplished actor, singer, composer, and writer who has been active in the entertainment industry since 1992. Raised in Moorestown, New Jersey, Chamberlin is also a notable theater and television director. He is perhaps best known for his roles in Broadway productions and the Disney Channel original sitcom "Jessie." His breakthrough came in his mid-30s, launching a successful and enduring career. Recognizable for his bald appearance, Chamberlin has become a respected figure in both stage and screen acting.
Chamberlin’s interest in acting began early. At the age of nine, he portrayed Huck Finn in a school production of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. After completing high school, he pursued formal acting training at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He graduated in 1985 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting.
Kevin Chamberlin has received multiple accolades for his work in theater. He has been nominated for the Tony Award three times. His nominations include Best Actor in a Play for Dirty Blonde, Best Actor in a Musical for Seussical, and Best Featured Actor in a Musical for The Addams Family. In addition to Tony recognitions, he has also received multiple Drama Desk Award nominations across various performances. His work in Dirty Blonde in 2000 earned him particular acclaim and helped solidify his reputation on Broadway.
Following his graduation, Chamberlin moved to New York City to immerse himself in the theater world. While initially teaching voice and playing piano at auditions, he landed his first significant role in an Off-Broadway production in the early 1990s. His performance as a preacher earned critical praise and helped launch his professional career.
He has since appeared in numerous stage and screen productions. Notable stage credits include Smoke on the Mountain (1990), My Favorite Year (1992), and the role of Horton the Elephant in the Broadway musical Seussical (2000). Other stage work includes Triumph of Love, Wonder of the World (2001), and The Addams Family (2010).
On screen, Chamberlin has taken on a variety of roles in both film and television. His credits include a small role in Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), a supporting role in In & Out (1997), and a part in The Road to Perdition (2002). He played roles in TV productions such as the HBO movie Earthly Possessions (1999), NBC’s miniseries Kingpin (2003), and had recurring appearances on series like Jake in Progress and State of Mind. He also appeared in Heroes and the Disney Channel sitcom Jessie, which introduced him to a younger audience and expanded his fan base worldwide.
| Birth Date: | 25 Nov, 1963 |
| Age: | 56 yrs |
| Occupations: | Stage actor Film actor Television actor Screenwriter |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Baltimore |
| Education: | Rutgers University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Twitter Id: | Kevinchamberlin |
| Net Worth 2021: | 500 thousand |
