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Richard Kline

Richard Kline is an American actor and television director, born April 29, 1944, in New York City.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Richard Kline is an American actor and television director, born April 29, 1944, in New York City. He is best known for playing Larry Dallas on the sitcom *Three's Company*. He later appeared in television roles including *It's a Living* and *Noah Knows Best*.

Early life and education

Kline was born in New York City and raised in Queens. He attended Queens College and later earned a master's degree in theatre from Northwestern University.

Acting career

He became widely known for his role as Larry Dallas on *Three's Company*. His television credits also include *It's a Living*, *Noah Knows Best*, and later guest and supporting roles.

Directing and teaching

In addition to acting, Kline has worked as a television director. He has also taught acting, with his bio describing him as a working actor and teacher.

Public image and legacy

Kline is closely associated with 1970s and 1980s American sitcom television. His Larry Dallas character remains his most widely recognized role.

Key facts

  • Richard Kline is an American actor and television director.
  • He was born in New York City on April 29, 1944.
  • He is best known for playing Larry Dallas on *Three's Company*.
  • He also appeared as Richie on *It's a Living* and Jeff Beznick on *Noah Knows Best*.
  • He attended Queens College and earned a master's degree in theatre from Northwestern University.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Richard Kline?
Richard Kline is an American actor and television director best known for playing Larry Dallas on *Three's Company*.
When was Richard Kline born?
He was born on April 29, 1944.
What is Richard Kline best known for?
He is best known for his role as Larry Dallas on the sitcom *Three's Company*.
What other TV roles is he known for?
He also played Richie on *It's a Living* and Jeff Beznick on *Noah Knows Best*.
Where did Richard Kline study?
He attended Queens College and earned a master's degree in theatre from Northwestern University.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Kline
    Supports: Birth date, occupation, and major television roles.
  2. Richard Kline official biography — https://richardkline.tv/richard-kline-bio/
    Supports: Education, acting career, and teaching background.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0459658/
    Supports: Birth place, occupation, selected credits, and family details.
  4. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/people/richard-kline/
    Supports: Summary of career and association with *Three's Company*.