Richard Chamberlain, the accomplished American actor and singer, was born George Richard Chamberlain on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California. His father, Charles Chamberlain, worked as a salesman, while his mother, Elsa Winnifred, was a homemaker. Richard attended Beverly Hills High School before enrolling at Pomona College, from which he graduated in 1956.
Chamberlain began his television career in the late 1950s, securing minor roles in series such as Chicot Pass and Riverboat. Throughout 1960, he made several guest appearances in shows like The Secret of the Purple Reef (as Dean Christopher), Bourbon Street Beat (as Dale Wellington), Gunsmoke (as Pete), Thriller (as Larry Carter), and Rescue 8.
Chamberlain’s major breakthrough came at the age of 27 when he was cast in the lead role as Dr. James Kildare in the NBC medical drama Dr. Kildare, which aired from September 28, 1961, to August 30, 1966. The show ran for 191 episodes and became a cultural phenomenon. Not only did it make Chamberlain a household name and a teen idol, but it also helped pave the way for the modern medical drama genre on television.
For his portrayal of Dr. Kildare, Chamberlain won a Golden Globe Award for Best TV Star – Male. The show's theme song, "Three Stars Will Shine Tonight," sung by Chamberlain, became a Billboard hit, reaching No. 10 on the Hot 100 chart.
| Birth Date: | 31 Mar, 1934 |
| Age: | 86 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Beverly Hills |
| Education: | Beverly Hills High School Pomona College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor and singer, recording artist |
| Net Worth 2021: | 20 million |
