Richard Kiley - Actor Profile

Richard Kiley

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 31, 1922
Birth Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA

About Richard Kiley

Richard Paul Kiley (March 31, 1922 – March 5, 1999) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for his distinguished theatrical career in which he twice won the Tony Award for Best Actor In A Musical (for Redhead and Man of La Mancha). Kiley was also nominated for nine Emmy Awards, winning four, including for his roles on the series The Thorn Birds, A Year in the Life, and Picket Fences. Some notable film roles include Blackboard Jungle (1955), Looking for Mr. Goodbar (1977), Endless Love (1981), Howard the Duck (1986), Phenomenon (1996), and Patch Adams (1998). Kiley is also remembered for his voice role as the tour guide in Jurassic Park (1993).

Richard Kiley Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Richard Kiley reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Richard Kiley's work falls within the TV Movie genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Richard Kiley's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lions of the African Night, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Richard Kiley Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Richard Kiley's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Richard Kiley has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2004 Broadway's Lost Treasures II Don Quixote (segment "Man Of La Mancha") Super Hit Similar →
2003 Hugh Hefner: American Playboy Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2001 Heroes of Horror Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1998 Patch Adams Dr. Titan Hit Similar →
1998 The Gates of Jerusalem: A History of the Holy City Host Hit Similar →
1997 Wolves at Our Door Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1997 The Sonoran Desert: A Violent Eden Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Tigers of the Snow Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1997 Audrey Hepburn: The Fairest Lady Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1997 Henry Fonda: Hollywood's Quiet Hero Self Hit Similar →
1996 Mary & Tim Ron Melville Hit Similar →
1996 The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime Frank Dougherty Hit Similar →
1995 Lon Chaney: Son of a Thousand Faces Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1995 Secrets Dr. Will Berter Hit Similar →
1995 30 Years of National Geographic Specials Self - Narrator Super Hit Similar →
1994 A Passion for Justice: The Hazel Brannon Smith Story Earl Clayburn Super Hit Similar →
1993 The Visual Bible: Matthew Matthew Super Hit Similar →
1993 Jurassic Park Jurassic Park Tour Voice (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1990 Gunsmoke: The Last Apache Chalk Brighton Hit Similar →
1989 The Final Days J. Fred Buzhardt Hit Similar →
1989 To The Limit Narrator Hit Similar →
1988 My First Love Sam Morrissey Super Hit Similar →
1988 Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man Narrator Hit Similar →
1987 Grace Kelly: The American Princess Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1987 Lions of the African Night - Super Hit Similar →
1987 Treasures From The Past Himself - Narrator Hit Similar →
1986 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Col. Grangerford Hit Similar →
1985 Do You Remember Love George Hollis Super Hit Similar →
1985 Ballad of the Irish Horse Narrator (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Canterville Ghost Sir Simon De Canterville Hit Similar →
1982 Night of 100 Stars Self Hit Similar →
1982 Pray TV Rev. Gus Keiffer Super Hit Similar →
1981 Golden Gate Thomas J. Kingsley Super Hit Similar →
1980 Angel on My Shoulder Nick Hit Similar →
1976 The Macahans Timothy Macahan Hit Similar →
1975 Friendly Persuasion Jess Birdwell Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Little Prince The Pilot Hit Similar →
1972 Jigsaw DA Dan Bellington Hit Similar →
1971 All the Way Home Jay Follet Super Hit Similar →
1970 a.k.a. Cassius Clay Self Hit Similar →
1970 The Ceremony of Innocence King Ethelred Super Hit Similar →
1958 The Power of the Resurrection Peter Hit Similar →
1957 Homeward Borne Bob Lyttleton Super Hit Similar →
1955 The Phenix City Story John Patterson Hit Similar →
1955 Blackboard Jungle Joshua Y. Edwards Hit Similar →
1955 Patterns Fred Staples Hit Similar →
1953 Pickup on South Street Joey Hit Similar →
1952 Eight Iron Men Pvt. Coke Hit Similar →
1952 The Sniper James G. Kent Hit Similar →
1951 The Mob Tom Clancy Hit Similar →

Richard Kiley - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Richard Kiley?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Richard Kiley is "Lions of the African Night" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Richard Kiley acted in?

Richard Kiley has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Richard Kiley?

Other notable films include "Do You Remember Love", "All the Way Home", and "The Sonoran Desert: A Violent Eden".

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