RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN – 87 YEARS OLD

Richard Chamberlain was a famous stage and screen actor in the 1960s. He rose to prominence as a teen idol in NBC’s medical drama Dr. Kildare that aired from 1961 until 1966. The actor wasn’t only praised by critics for his role, but gained a huge fanbase. Suddenly, Richard Chamberlain was the golden boy of the 1960s. During the mid-70s, he showed the world more of his talent in iconic movies such as The Count of Monte Cristo, where he got nominated for an Emmy.

He was also the very first actor that portrayed Jason Bourne in the 1988 film Bourne Identity. Though he is already in his mid-80s, he is still receiving recent roles and that means added income for this seasoned actor.On March 12, 2011, Chamberlain received the Steiger Award for artistic achievement. Now at 86, he’s ready to begin enjoying retirement life.

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