At the age of 90 on Sunday as a result of complications after stroke, American actor Richard Chamberlain died, holder of three golden globe. His journalist Harlan Boll and Chamberlain’s long -time partner Martin Rabbett informed about his death. TASR brings his profile in this context.
He was born as George Richard Chamberlain on March 31, 1934 in Beverly Hills. His parents Charles and Elsa were well situated, and when Richard was two years old, they moved to a seven -development house.
At Beverly Hills High School, he was awarded him as the best -educated boy in the class of this well -known high school. His journey first led to fine arts. He studied utility art at Pomona College, California, Claremonte, near Hollywood. After graduation he decided to be an actor, but soon he was in the army instead and served in Korea for two years. After returning to Los Angeles, he became actively interested in the film. He was given some occasional tasks that he was able to make a living anyway. In addition, he attended acting lessons in his free time.
At that time, they declared an audition for the portrayal of the main character of the upcoming series Dr. Kildare (1961 – 1966). The creators were looking for a new face to make a rising star. He was 36. The actor. The intention was successful and Chamberlain soon became an idol of millions of girls. He received 12,000 letters from fans a week and brought him the first Golden Globe.
In the series he lasted five seasons AI, when in addition to the Golden Globe brought him three gold medals of the American film magazine Photoplay, longed to be more serious actor, as he did not find this satisfaction in the role of the doctor. After two years outside the film industry, he decided on a vigorous step – to try happiness in the United Kingdom.
In 1969 he played alongside Katharine Hepburn in The Mad Woman of Chaillot. But then he made a decision for which no American has not been dare since John Barrymor’s acting legend for more than 40 years. He stood on the British theater boards and in Birmingham’s Repertitors Theatre was greatly portrayed by Hamlet. The performance met with excellent feedback from professional criticism and the public.
Chamberlain’s return to the US was spectacular – he became the most desirable Hollywood actor. He was renowned worldwide by film roles such as Musketier Aramis from the film Three Musketeers (1973), Edmond Dantes in the film Count Monte Christo (1975) and King Louis XIV. In the adventurous-historical film Man with Iron Mask (1977).
As a 45-year-old he played in the film Japanese Islands (1980). He won the second Golden Globe for the role of John Blackthorn in the Miniseries of Šogún (1980). Three years later, he showed an unforgettable performance as a priest Ralph de Bricassart in the TV series Birds in Trip (1983), where he performed alongside Rachel Ward.
In the 1990s he appeared in two successful theater productions in My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music. In the following years, Chamberlain was also interested in the art and ecology. For example, he was involved in protecting the Yosemite National Park in the US and Hawaii.
Already retired appeared in the series Desperate Wives (2007), Brothers and sisters (2010, 2011) or Twin Peaks (2017). He also performed in the story horror movie Nightmare Cinema (2018) alongside Mickey Rourka. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his lifelong merits in cinematography. Chamberlain publicly confessed to homosexuality in his autobiographical book Shattered Love (2003).
