Miles Whitworth Chapin, American writer, actor. Recipient James Beard award, 2005. Board directors RARE Center for Tropical Conservation, Arlington, Virginia, 1997—2003, Earth Communications Office, Los Angeles, 1988—1991, The Rene Dubos Center for Human Environments, New York City, New York, 1992—1999; board trustees All Souls Church; board directors Musica Viva, 2002—2004.
Background
Chapin was born in New York City, New York, the son of Betty (née Steinway), a descendant of Henry E. Steinway (the founder of Steinway & Sons), and Schuyler Chapin, an author who was the General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera. He and his father have returned to the familial business in recent years.
Education
High School Graduate, Professional Children's School, New York City, 1972.
Career
He made his Broadway debut in Summer Brave in 1975. In addition to his acting career, Chapin has worked in recent years as an officer for Steinway Piano. Chapin"s father was the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs of New York City for eight years under Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and has been a major force in the arts having acted as director of such important venues as the Metropolitan Opera, and The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
Chapin has twin brothers who are a bit older, and an eldest brother Henry Chapin six years Miles" senior, who was featured in 1961 as the child narrator in the recording of Benjamin Britten"s "The Young Person"s Guide to the Orchestra," conducted by Leonard Bernstein.
Henry Chapin is a cellist, and a music educator in New York City. He starred in and wrote dialogue for the film Best Friends.
Miles Chapin owns the film rights to Ain’t Number Sin to Rock and Roll, a novel by author Donald Gallinger, though has not released any plans for this film to the public yet. Despite a popular misconception, Miles is not related to late singer/songwriter Harry Chapin.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors RARE Center for Tropical Conservation, Arlington, Virginia, 1997—2003, Earth Communications Office, Los Angeles, 1988—1991, The Rene Dubos Center for Human Environments, New York City, New York, 1992—1999. Board trustees All Souls Church. Board directors Musica Viva, 2002—2004.
Interests
Fly fishing, cooking, wood craft, travel.
Connections
Married Jennifer Iselin, November 3, 1992. Children: Elizabeth Steinway, Moses Iselin.