Robert Klein


    Starbirth:
    February 8, 1942
Birthplace:
Bronx, New York, USA
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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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Before I Go Jasper 2021
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg 2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! Mayor of New York 2015
Sharknado 2: The Second One Mayor 2014
Putzel Narrator (voice) 2012
Another Dirty Movie CEO 2012
Demoted Bob Farrell 2011
Dirty Movie The CEO 2011
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced Robert Klein 2010
The Back-Up Plan Scott Harris 2010
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary Self 2009
Definitely, Maybe Robert Klein 2008
Monty Python Conquers America Self 2008
Reign Over Me Jonathan Timpleman 2007
Ira & Abby Seymour Black 2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig") 2006
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue Self 2005
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days Phillip Warren 2003
Two Weeks Notice Larry Kelson 2002
People I Know Dr. Sandy Napier 2002
The Safety of Objects Howard Gold 2002
Comedian Self 2002
I'm with Lucy Dr. Mort Zalkind 2002
Robert Klein: Child in His 50's Himself 2000
Labor Pains David Raymond 2000
From Where I Sit Lenny 2000
Funny Is Money Self 1999
Goosed Mel 1999
Yesterday's Tomorrows Self 1999
Suits Tom Cranston 1999
Next Stop Wonderland Arty Lesser 1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time Himself 1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen Host 1998
Primary Colors Norman Asher 1998
One Fine Day Dr. Martin 1996
Robert Klein: It All Started Here Himself 1995
Clarissa Hugh Hamilton 1995
Jeffrey Skip Winkley 1995
Mixed Nuts Mr. Lobel 1994
Radioland Murders Father Writer 1994
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys Himself 1992
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Narrator (voice) 1990
Night of 100 Stars III Self 1990
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) 1990
Dangerous Curves Bam Bam 1988
Robert Klein on Broadway Himself 1986
The Best of John Belushi Various characters 1985
This Wife for Hire Alan Harper 1985
Night of 100 Stars II Self 1985
Poison Ivy 'Big Irv' Klopper 1985
Summer Switch Bill Andrews 1984
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's Himself 1984
Pajama Tops Lenny Jolie-Jolie 1983
Your Place... or Mine? Nick 1983
The Last Unicorn The Butterfly (voice) 1982
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale Himself 1982
Night of 100 Stars Self 1982
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell Self 1982
Nobody's Perfekt Walter 1981
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special Self 1980
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip Self 1979
The Bell Jar Lenny 1979
Hooper Robert Deal 1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days 1977
Robert Klein Revisited Himself 1977
The Gang 1977
An Evening with Robert Klein Himself 1975
The Gypsy 1975
Rivals Peter 1972
The Pursuit of Happiness Melvin Lasher 1971
The Owl and the Pussycat Barney 1970
The Landlord Peter 1970
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Heartland Dwayne Trent <mt>
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