Richard Chamberlain, star of 'The Thorn Birds' and 'Shogun,' dies at 90
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for his roles in miniseries such as “The Thorn Birds” and “Shogun,” died in Hawaii on Saturday following complications from a stroke, his representative said.
Richard Chamberlain, the actor known for his roles in miniseries such as “The Thorn Birds” and “Shogun,” died in Hawaii on Saturday following complications from a stroke, his representative said.
Chamberlain, 90, was likely best known for his roles on the small screen, but was a versatile actor who also graced Broadway stages and tried his hand at singing as well.
Chamberlain is survived by his longtime partner, Martin Rabbett.
Before he began his decadeslong career in Hollywood, Chamberlain grew up in Beverly Hills and had planned to be an artist. It wasn’t until he attended Pomona College that his interest in drama led him to consider acting as a career.
He served in Korea with the U.S. Army upon graduation and returned to Los Angeles to study acting. Chamberlain landed a series of guest roles, the first of which was in 1959 on the famed murder-mystery series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents.”
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