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- Birth nameRichard Paul Kiley
- Height1.80 m
- Although Richard Kiley's rich baritone and strong vocal talent was much in evidence and received due respect with his award of a Tony for "Man of La Mancha", it was little used in his television and movie appearances. Won two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Musical): in 1959 for "Redhead" and in 1966 for his signature role, "Man of La Mancha". He was also nominated in the same category in 1962 for "No Strings" and, in 1987, as as Best Actor (Play) for a revival of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons".- IMDb mini biography by: Ross Evans
- SpousesPatricia Ferrier(May 10, 1968 - March 5, 1999) (his death)Mary Bell Wood(May 1, 1948 - 1967) (divorced, 6 children)
- Rich baritone voice
- Was the original Don Quixote (as well as Cervantes) in "Man of La Mancha".
- Won two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Musical): in 1959 for "Redhead" and in 1966 for his signature role, "Man of La Mancha". He was also nominated in the same category in 1962 for "No Strings" and, in 1987, as Best Actor (Play) for a revival of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons".
- Had six children: sons David Kiley and Michael Kiley; daughters Kathleen Kiley, Dorothea Kiley, Erin Kiley and Deirdre Kiley.
- Introduced the Bob Wright/Chet Forrest song "Stranger in Paradise" (with Doretta Morrow) in the stage musical "Kismet" (Ziegfeld Theatre New York (1953).
- Attended St. Thomas the Apostle elementary school in Chicago, Illinois.
- [from 1970 New York Post interview]: Acting is a wonderful way to communicate without a one-to-one relationship.
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