Richard Chamberlain Death, Age, Height, News, Net Worth & More

Richard Chamberlain was an American actor and singer who became a teen idol in the title role of the TV show ‘Dr. Kildare’ and subsequently earned the title “King of the Mini-Series” for his work in several TV miniseries.

Richard Chamberlain Death, Age, Height, News, Net Worth & More

Richard Chamberlain Wiki/Bio

Real NameGeorge Richard Chamberlain
NicknameRichard Chamberlain
Profession            Actor, singer
Date of Birth31 March, 1934
Age                       90 years, at the time of death
Birth PlaceBeverly Hills, California, United States
NationalityAmerican
HometownBeverly Hills, California, United States
GenderMale
Zodiac SignAries
EthnicityNot known
ReligionChristian
Social MediaInstagram
X (Twitter)

Education Qualification

SchoolBeverly Hills High School
CollegePomona College
Education QualificationGraduated

Richard Chamberlain Age

Actor and singer Richard Chamberlain was born on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California, United States. He was 90 years old at the time of his death, and his zodiac sign was Aries.

Richard Chamberlain Death, Age, Height, News, Net Worth & More
Richard Chamberlain Age

Richard Chamberlain Relationships

Marital Statusmarried
AffairsActor Wesley Eure – 1970
Actor Martin Robbett (1977-2010)
SpouseMartin Robbett (1977-2010)
ChildrenNone
SexualityHomosexuality

Richard Chamberlain Family

Father’s NameCharles Axion Chamberlain
Mother’s NameElsa Winnifred
Brother’s NameWilliam, elder brother
Sister’s NameNot known

Career

DebutFilm – 1960: The Secret of the Purple Reef
TV – 1959: Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV Film – 1972: The Woman I Love

Richard Chamberlain Awards

  • 1962, 1963 – Golden Apple Award for most cooperative actor
  • 1962 – Golden Globe Awards for Best TV Star- Male
  • 1980 – Golden Globe Award for best actor in a TV series drama
  • 1983 – Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Miniseries
  • 1982 – Sitges Film Festival Award for best actor
  • 1985 – Aftonbladet TV Prize for best foreign TV Personality-male
  • 1985 – Bravo Otto Award for best male TV Star
  • 2011 – Steiger for Lifetime Achievement Award
  • 2012 – EuroCinema Hawai’i Lifetime Achievement
  • 2023 – Television Hall of Fame: Actors

Richard Chamberlain Movies And TV Shows

Richard Chamberlain Movies

MoviesRelease Date
The Secret of the Purple Reef1960
A thunder of Drums1961
Twilight of Honor1961
Joy in the Morning1965
Julius Caesar1970
The Towering inferno1974
The Last Wave1977
King Solomon’s Mines1985
A River Made to Drown in1997
The pavilion2004
The perfect family2011
Nightmare Cinema2018

Richard Chamberlain TV Shows–

  • Alfred Hitchcock presents – 1959
  • Mr. Lucky – 1960        
  • Dr. Kildare – 1961-66
  • Centennial – 1978-79
  • Island son – 1989-90
  • The Drew Carey Show – 2022
  • Desperate Housewives – (2007     
  • Brothers & Sisters – 2010-11
  • ThunderCats – 2011
  • Twin Peaks – 2017

Richard Chamberlain Height & Weight

Height (approx)In centimeters – 185 cm
In meters – 1.85 m
In feet & inches – 6’ 1”
Weight (approx)In kilograms – 75 kg
In pounds – 165 lbs
Eye ColourBrown
Hair ColourBlack and white

Richard Chamberlain Death, Death Cause

Date of death29 March 2025
Death placeWaimanalo Hawaii, United States
Cause of DeathA stroke

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Richard Chamberlain Net Worth

Net Worth (approx)$25 million (as of 2025)
Annual Income (approx)Under review
Salary (approx)Under review
Income SourceActing, singing, endorsement, etc.
Richard Chamberlain Death, Age, Height, News, Net Worth & More

Some Lesser Facts About Richard Chamberlain

  • Richard Chamberlain was born and raised in Beverly Hills, California, the second son of Elsa Winnifred and Charles Axion Chamberlain.
  • His father was a shop equipment salesman from Indiana, and his mother was of German descent.
  • Before running a refrigerator, his father worked in real estate and the supermarket business.
  • Chamberlain had a brother, William, who worked alongside their father in the family business.
  • In 1952, Richard graduated from Beverly Hills High School and later attended Pomona College.
  • He was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1956 to 1958.
  • He attained the rank of sergeant while stationed in post-war Korea.
  • He co-founded a Los Angeles-based theater group and began acting in the early 1960s.
  • Richard was not open about his homosexuality for most of his career to protect his privacy and acting opportunities.
  • He was involved romantically with actor Wesley Eure in the 1970s.
  • In 1977, she began a long-term relationship with actor and producer Martin Rabbett.
  • Richard died of complications from a stroke in Waimanalo, Hawaii, on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90.
  • He was a track star in high School and college.
  • The role earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture Made for Television.
  • He starred in the TV Mini-series The Thron Birds with Rachel Ward.

FAQ:

How old was Richard Chamberlain?

90 years, at the time of death.

What is Richard Chamberlain’s net worth?

Approx – $25 million, as of 2025

What was Richard Chamberlain known for?

He is known for his roles in the hit TV miniseries Shogun and The Thorn Birds.

Has Richard Chamberlain got a partner?

Martin Rabbett (M. 1984-2010)

Who is Richard Chamberlain’s lover?

Wesley Eure from 1970 to 1977.

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