Actor
Robert Klein
Born February 8, 1942 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA53 films
Robert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor. He is known for his appearances on stage and screen. He has released four standup comedy specials including, A Child of the 50s (1973), Mind Over Matter (1974), New Teeth (1975), and Let's Not Make Love (1990). The first two albums received Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nominations. Klein hosted Saturday Night Live in its first season in 1975 and again in 1978. Klein made his Broadway debut in the 1966 production of The Apple Tree opposite Alan Alda. He earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical nomination for his performance in Neil Simon's musical comedy They're Playing Our Song (1979).
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He is known for his film roles in The Owl and the Pussycat (1970), Mixed Nuts (1994), One Fine Day (1996), Primary Colors (1998), Two Weeks Notice (2002), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), and Reign Over Me (2007). He is also known for his recurring television roles in Law & Order: SVU (2009-2012), The Good Wife (2013-2014), Madam Secretary (2014), Will & Grace (2018-2019). He has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his specials, Child in his 50's (2001), and Unfair and Unbalanced (2010). He was profiled in the Starz documentary Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016).
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53 films as actor- 2024Notice to Quit
- 2021Before I GoJasper
- 2015Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!Mayor of New York
- 2014Sharknado 2: The Second OneMayor
- 2012PutzelNarrator (voice)
- 2012National Lampoon's Another Dirty MovieCEO
- 2011DemotedBob Farrell
- 2011Dirty MovieThe CEO
- 2010Robert Klein: Unfair & UnbalancedRobert Klein
- 2010The Back-Up PlanDr. Scott Harris
- 2008Definitely, MaybeRobert Klein
- 2007Reign Over MeJonathan Timpleman
- 2006Ira & AbbySeymour Black
- 2003How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysPhillip Warren
- 2002Two Weeks NoticeLarry Kelson
- 2002People I KnowDr. Sandy Napier
- 2002The Safety of ObjectsHoward Gold
- 2002I'm with LucyDr. Mort Zalkind
- 2001PiñeroDoctor
- 2000Labor PainsDavid Raymond
- 2000From Where I SitLenny
- 1999GoosedMel
- 1999The ContractJackson
- 1999SuitsTom Cranston
- 1998Next Stop WonderlandArty Lesser
- 1998Primary ColorsNorman Asher
- 1996One Fine DayDr. Martin
- 1995ClarissaHugh Hamilton
- 1995JeffreySkip Winkley
- 1994Mixed NutsMr. Lobel
- 1994Radioland MurdersFather Writer
- 1990Mike Mulligan and His Steam ShovelNarrator (voice)
- 1990Tales from the Darkside: The MovieWyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
- 1988Dangerous CurvesBam Bam
- 1985The Best of John BelushiVarious Characters
- 1985This Wife for HireAlan Harper
- 1985Poison Ivy'Big Irv' Klopper
- 1984Summer SwitchBill Andrews
- 1983Pajama TopsLenny Jolie-Jolie
- 1983Your Place... or Mine?Nick
- 1982The Last UnicornThe Butterfly (voice)
- 1982Table Settings
- 1981Nobody's PerfektWalter
- 1979The Bell JarLenny
- 1979They're Playing Our SongVernon Gersch
- 1978HooperRoger Deal
- 1977Dick Clark's Good Old Days
- 1977The Gang
- 1975The Gypsy
- 1972RivalsPeter
- 1971The Pursuit of HappinessMelvin Lasher
- 1970The Owl and the PussycatBarney
- 1970The LandlordPeter