Two days after 91 years old, the renowned American actor Richard Chamberlain died this March 29 in Waimanalo, Hawaii, after he presented health complications derived from a stroke, according to his agent.
His career was marked by great achievements by obtaining three golden balloons in his career within the miniseries, where he was considered the “king of miniseries”, after starring in iconic productions such as the miniseries Shogun (1980) and The Thorn Birds (The Espino Bird1983).
With a statement, the actor’s couple reported his death this Sunday and explained: “Our dear Richard is now with Los Angeles (…) is free and rises to those loved ones who preceded us. What blessed we were for having met such an incredible and affectionate soul. Love never dies. And our love is under its wings, raising him towards his next great adventure.”
Path from Chamberlain
Remembered for his wonderful role of Dr. James Kitare in the television series Dr. KFEREwhere he jumped to fame, Richard Chamberlain was born on March 31, 1934 in Los Angeles, California. He found his love for performing arts at the University of California in Los Angeles, where he began his taste for theater.
His official career began in the theater, where he participated in different works that led him to act in some television programs in small papers. It was finally in 1961 when his first leading role in the series arrived Dr. KFEREwhich was on the air for five years, which catapulted him to cinema, television and theater.
His legacy stands out in one of the most viewed films in the cinema, where he shared a screen with Paul Newman and Steve McQueen in 1970.
His best known role was given in 1980, when he starred in the miniseries Shōgunfollowed by the success of The Thorn Birds (The Espino Bird1983) and then for his role as a missionary in The pillars of the Earthwhich led him to be considered a more serious and quoted actor in that year.
His success led him to the theater with the play Hamlet
After his wonderful success, the actor continued to participate in television, film and theater productions, where he left his brand when playing the main role in Hamlet For the Birmingham Repertory Theater and triumphed on Broadway with My Fair Lady and The Sound of Music (Smiles and tears).
In his long career, the actor also ventured into music, standing out in the genre of romantic ballads, which earned him a Grammy prize nomination.