Robert Klein
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Robert Klein

Known for
Acting
Born
February 8, 1942
Place of birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as
Robert Martin Klein

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Biography

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).

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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Filmography

  • Notice to QuitFilm · 2024 · Acting
  • Before I GoFilm · 2021 · as Jasper
  • The History of ComedyTV · 2017 · as Self · 14 episodes
  • Will & GraceTV · 2017 · as Martin Adler · 4 episodes
  • Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His LegFilm · 2016 · Acting
  • Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!Film · 2015 · as Mayor of New York
  • Madam SecretaryTV · 2014 · as Lester Clark · 1 episode
  • Sharknado 2: The Second OneFilm · 2014 · as The Mayor
  • The Mysteries of LauraTV · 2014 · as Leo Diamond · 5 episodes
  • Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeTV · 2012 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Inside ComedyTV · 2012 · as Self · 1 episode
  • National Lampoon's Another Dirty MovieFilm · 2012 · as CEO
  • PutzelFilm · 2012 · as Narrator (voice)
  • DemotedFilm · 2011 · as Bob Farrell
  • Dirty MovieFilm · 2011 · as The CEO
  • GravityTV · 2010 · as Father Anthony · 2 episodes
  • Robert Klein: Unfair & UnbalancedFilm · 2010 · as Robert Klein
  • Robert Klein: Unfair & UnbalancedFilm · 2010 · Writer
  • The Back-Up PlanFilm · 2010 · as Dr. Scott Harris
  • Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica DocumentaryFilm · 2009 · as Self
  • The Good WifeTV · 2009 · as Lyle · 1 episode
  • Definitely, MaybeFilm · 2008 · as Robert Klein
  • Life on MarsTV · 2008 · as Elliott Casso · 1 episode
  • Monty Python Conquers AmericaFilm · 2008 · as Self
  • HeartlandTV · 2007 · as Dwayne Trent · 1 episode
  • Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian AwardFilm · 2007 · as Self
  • Reign Over MeFilm · 2007 · as Jonathan Timpleman
  • Ira & AbbyFilm · 2006 · as Seymour Black
  • The Best of The Tony Awards: The PlaysFilm · 2006 · as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
  • Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur AvenueFilm · 2005 · as Self
  • Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur AvenueFilm · 2005 · Original Music Composer
  • Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur AvenueFilm · 2005 · Writer
  • The StonesTV · 2004 · as Stan Stone · 10 episodes
  • How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysFilm · 2003 · as Phillip Warren
  • Jimmy Kimmel Live!TV · 2003 · as Self · 1 episode
  • ComedianFilm · 2002 · as Self
  • I'm with LucyFilm · 2002 · as Dr. Mort Zalkind
  • People I KnowFilm · 2002 · as Dr. Sandy Napier
  • The Safety of ObjectsFilm · 2002 · as Howard Gold
  • Two Weeks NoticeFilm · 2002 · as Larry Kelson
  • Bob PattersonTV · 2001 · as Landau · 5 episodes
  • PiñeroFilm · 2001 · as Doctor
  • From Where I SitFilm · 2000 · as Lenny
  • Labor PainsFilm · 2000 · as David Raymond
  • Robert Klein: Child in His 50sFilm · 2000 · as Himself
  • Robert Klein: Child in His 50sFilm · 2000 · Writer
  • Yes, DearTV · 2000 · as Robert Klein · 1 episode
  • Funny Is MoneyFilm · 1999 · as Self
  • GoosedFilm · 1999 · as Mel
  • Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Dwight Stannich · 4 episodes
  • Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialFilm · 1999 · as (archive footage)
  • SuitsFilm · 1999 · as Tom Cranston
  • The ContractFilm · 1999 · as Jackson
  • The Early ShowTV · 1999 · as Self · 1 episode
  • Yesterday's TomorrowsFilm · 1999 · as Self
  • Hollywood SquaresTV · 1998 · as Self - Panelist · 15 episodes
  • Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last TimeFilm · 1998 · as Self
  • Monty Python: Live at AspenFilm · 1998 · as Host
  • Next Stop WonderlandFilm · 1998 · as Arty Lesser
  • Primary ColorsFilm · 1998 · as Norman Asher
  • The King of QueensTV · 1998 · as Bruce Degner · 1 episode
  • OzTV · 1997 · as Self (uncredited) · 1 episode
  • The ViewTV · 1997 · as Self · 1 episode
  • One Fine DayFilm · 1996 · as Dr. Martin
  • The Rosie O'Donnell ShowTV · 1996 · as Self · 1 episode
  • ClarissaFilm · 1995 · as Hugh Hamilton
  • Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistTV · 1995 · as Robert (voice) · 1 episode
  • JeffreyFilm · 1995 · as Skip Winkley
  • Robert Klein: It All Started HereFilm · 1995 · as Himself
  • Robert Klein: It All Started HereFilm · 1995 · Writer
  • DuckmanTV · 1994 · as Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice) · 2 episodes
  • Mixed NutsFilm · 1994 · as Mr. Lobel
  • Radioland MurdersFilm · 1994 · as Father Writer
  • FrasierTV · 1993 · as Gary (voice) · 1 episode
  • Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Late Show with David LettermanTV · 1993 · as Self - Guest · 1 episode
  • Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the BoysFilm · 1992 · as Self
  • Mad About YouTV · 1992 · as Stan Freitus · 1 episode
  • The Tonight Show with Jay LenoTV · 1992 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Comic Relief '90Film · 1990 · as Self
  • Law & OrderTV · 1990 · as Rick Mason · 1 episode
  • Mike Mulligan and His Steam ShovelFilm · 1990 · as Narrator (voice)
  • Mike Mulligan and His Steam ShovelFilm · 1990 · Writer
  • Night of 100 Stars IIIFilm · 1990 · as Self
  • Tales from the Darkside: The MovieFilm · 1990 · as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
  • An All-Star Toast to the ImprovFilm · 1988 · as Self
  • Dangerous CurvesFilm · 1988 · as Bam Bam
  • Tax Attack '87Film · 1987 · as Self
  • Let's Go MetsFilm · 1986 · as Self
  • Robert Klein on BroadwayFilm · 1986 · as Himself
  • Robert Klein on BroadwayFilm · 1986 · Writer
  • George Burns Comedy WeekTV · 1985 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Night of 100 Stars IIFilm · 1985 · as Self
  • Poison IvyFilm · 1985 · as 'Big Irv' Klopper
  • The Best of John BelushiFilm · 1985 · as Various Characters
  • The Comedy FactoryTV · 1985 · as Robert Morgan · 1 episode
  • The Twilight ZoneTV · 1985 · as (segment "Wordplay") · 1 episode
  • This Wife for HireFilm · 1985 · as Alan Harper
  • Murder, She WroteTV · 1984 · as Barney Drake · 1 episode
  • Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80'sFilm · 1984 · as Himself
  • Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80'sFilm · 1984 · Writer
  • Summer SwitchFilm · 1984 · as Bill Andrews
  • Pajama TopsFilm · 1983 · as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
  • Your Place... or Mine?Film · 1983 · as Nick
  • Family TiesTV · 1982 · as Roger "Eggy" Erdman · 1 episode
  • Night of 100 StarsFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • On Location: Robert Klein at YaleFilm · 1982 · as Himself
  • On Location: Robert Klein at YaleFilm · 1982 · Writer
  • Table SettingsFilm · 1982 · Acting
  • The Last UnicornFilm · 1982 · as The Butterfly (voice)
  • The Marx Brothers in a NutshellFilm · 1982 · as Self
  • Nobody's PerfektFilm · 1981 · as Walter
  • All Commercials... A Steve Martin SpecialFilm · 1980 · as Self
  • Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical TripFilm · 1979 · as Self
  • Since '45Film · 1979 · as Self - Performer
  • The Bell JarFilm · 1979 · as Lenny
  • They're Playing Our SongFilm · 1979 · as Vernon Gersch
  • HooperFilm · 1978 · as Roger Deal
  • Dick Clark's Good Old DaysFilm · 1977 · Acting
  • Robert Klein RevisitedFilm · 1977 · as Himself
  • The GangFilm · 1977 · Acting
  • An Evening with Robert KleinFilm · 1975 · as Himself
  • An Evening with Robert KleinFilm · 1975 · Writer
  • Saturday Night LiveTV · 1975 · as Self - Host · 2 episodes
  • The GypsyFilm · 1975 · Acting
  • Paul Sand in Friends and LoversTV · 1974 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Rock ConcertTV · 1973 · as Self · 1 episode
  • RivalsFilm · 1972 · as Peter
  • The Midnight SpecialTV · 1972 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Pursuit of HappinessFilm · 1971 · as Melvin Lasher
  • Comedy TonightTV · 1970 · Acting · 8 episodes
  • The Flip Wilson ShowTV · 1970 · as Self · 2 episodes
  • The LandlordFilm · 1970 · as Peter
  • The Owl and the PussycatFilm · 1970 · as Barney
  • The Dick Cavett ShowTV · 1968 · as Self - Guest · 4 episodes
  • The Merv Griffin ShowTV · 1962 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonTV · 1962 · as Self · 14 episodes
  • The Mike Douglas ShowTV · 1961 · as Self - Co-Host · 4 episodes
  • Tony AwardsTV · 1956 · as Self - Performer · 3 episodes
  • The Bob Hope ShowTV · 1950 · as Self · 1 episode
  • The Ed Sullivan ShowTV · 1948 · as Self · 1 episode

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