Biography - A Short Wiki
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Richard Chamberlain, whose full names are George Richard Chamberlain, is an American actor and singer whose fame came in the 1960s after his appearances on the television show Dr. Kildare. The role made him a teen idol, and his fame cut across people of all ages. As a singer, he was famed for the song Three Stars Will Shine Tonight, which was the theme song for the show Dr. Kildare. The show peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Charts.
Career Highlights
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The career of Richard began at an early stage when he co-founded a theatre company in Los Angeles called Company of Angels. He started appearing in various television series in the late 1950s. In 1960 he had an appearance in the television series Riverboat.
Family and Personal Life
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Richard Chamberlain is gay, although he did not admit it until 2003 at the age of 69. In the 1970s, he was rumored to have an affair with Wesley Eure, a television actor. He met Martin Rabbett in 1977, and a romantic relationship blossomed. Martin is an actor, producer, and writer.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Martin Rabbett (m. 1984; div. 2010) |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | No |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Single |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | George Richard Chamberlain |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 89 years |
| Date of Birth | March 31, 1934 |
| Place of Birth | Beverly Hills, California, the United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 1.85 m, 6 feet 1 inch |
| Weight | 75 kg, 165.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $25 million |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
Height, Weight, and Age
Richard Chamberlain's height is quite tall measuring 1.85 m. Richard Chamberlain weighs 75 kg. Being born on March 31, 1934, translates to an age of 89 years as of todays date (July 20, 2023).
Quotes
I actually feel sorry for people who have a lot of illusions in their head about what gay is. I mean, I know some gay people who are really wonderful people.
Richard Chamberlain
Nothing is secret once you tell anyone. If you want to keep it quiet – don’t tell a soul.
Richard Chamberlain
I consider myself a religious person. God is something very personal with me and I don’t flaunt religion in conversation with others.
Richard Chamberlain
Over a long period of time, living as if you were someone else is no fun.
Richard Chamberlain
I’ve learned, I think, to be able to distinguish between the necessary and the unnecessary as far as my limited outside time is concerned. Saying ‘no’ politely is a necessity if one wants to lead any kind of stable life.
Richard Chamberlain
