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Robert Klein
Actor

Robert Klein

8 Feb 1942Born
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88Credits
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USABirthplace

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.

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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

The 80 most recent of 88 credits.

  1. 2024Notice to QuitFilm
  2. 2021Before I GoFilm: Jasper
  3. 2017Will & GraceSeries: Martin Adler (4 episodes)
  4. 2016Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His LegFilm
  5. 2015Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!Film: Mayor of New York
  6. 2014Madam SecretarySeries: Lester Clark (1 episode)
  7. 2014The Mysteries of LauraSeries: Leo Diamond (5 episodes)
  8. 2014Sharknado 2: The Second OneFilm: Mayor
  9. 2012PutzelFilm: Narrator (voice)
  10. 2012National Lampoon's Another Dirty MovieFilm: CEO
  11. 2011DemotedFilm: Bob Farrell
  12. 2011Dirty MovieFilm: The CEO
  13. 2010Robert Klein: Unfair & UnbalancedFilm: Robert Klein, Writer
  14. 2010The Back-Up PlanFilm: Dr. Scott Harris
  15. 2010GravitySeries: Father Anthony (2 episodes)
  16. 2009The Good WifeSeries: Lyle, Lyle Pollard (1 episode)
  17. 2008Life on MarsSeries: Elliott Casso (1 episode)
  18. 2008Definitely, MaybeFilm: Robert Klein
  19. 2007HeartlandSeries: Dwayne Trent (1 episode)
  20. 2007Reign Over MeFilm: Jonathan Timpleman
  21. 2006Ira & AbbyFilm: Seymour Black
  22. 2006The Best of The Tony Awards: The PlaysFilm: Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
  23. 2005Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur AvenueFilm: Writer
  24. 2004The StonesSeries: Stan Stone (10 episodes)
  25. 2003How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysFilm: Phillip Warren
  26. 2002Two Weeks NoticeFilm: Larry Kelson
  27. 2002People I KnowFilm: Dr. Sandy Napier
  28. 2002The Safety of ObjectsFilm: Howard Gold
  29. 2002I'm with LucyFilm: Dr. Mort Zalkind
  30. 2001PiñeroFilm: Doctor
  31. 2001Bob PattersonSeries: Landau (5 episodes)
  32. 2000Robert Klein: Child in His 50sFilm: Writer
  33. 2000Labor PainsFilm: David Raymond
  34. 2000Yes, DearSeries: Robert Klein (1 episode)
  35. 2000From Where I SitFilm: Lenny
  36. 1999GoosedFilm: Mel
  37. 1999Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialFilm: (archive footage)
  38. 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries: Dwight Stannich (4 episodes)
  39. 1999The ContractFilm: Jackson
  40. 1999SuitsFilm: Tom Cranston
  41. 1998The King of QueensSeries: Bruce Degner (1 episode)
  42. 1998Next Stop WonderlandFilm: Arty Lesser
  43. 1998Monty Python: Live at AspenFilm: Host
  44. 1998Primary ColorsFilm: Norman Asher
  45. 1996One Fine DayFilm: Dr. Martin
  46. 1995Robert Klein: It All Started HereFilm: Writer
  47. 1995ClarissaFilm: Hugh Hamilton
  48. 1995JeffreyFilm: Skip Winkley
  49. 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries: Robert (voice) (1 episode)
  50. 1994Mixed NutsFilm: Mr. Lobel
  51. 1994Radioland MurdersFilm: Father Writer
  52. 1994DuckmanSeries: Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice) (2 episodes)
  53. 1993FrasierSeries: Gary (voice) (1 episode)
  54. 1992Mad About YouSeries: Stan Freitus (1 episode)
  55. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Rick Mason (1 episode)
  56. 1990Mike Mulligan and His Steam ShovelFilm: Narrator (voice), Writer
  57. 1990Tales from the Darkside: The MovieFilm: Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
  58. 1988Dangerous CurvesFilm: Bam Bam
  59. 1986Robert Klein on BroadwayFilm: Writer
  60. 1985The Twilight ZoneSeries: (segment "Wordplay") (1 episode)
  61. 1985George Burns Comedy WeekSeries (1 episode)
  62. 1985The Best of John BelushiFilm: Various Characters
  63. 1985The Comedy FactorySeries: Robert Morgan (1 episode)
  64. 1985This Wife for HireFilm: Alan Harper
  65. 1985Poison IvyFilm: 'Big Irv' Klopper
  66. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Barney Drake (1 episode)
  67. 1984Summer SwitchFilm: Bill Andrews
  68. 1984Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80'sFilm: Writer
  69. 1983Pajama TopsFilm: Lenny Jolie-Jolie
  70. 1983Your Place... or Mine?Film: Nick
  71. 1982The Last UnicornFilm: The Butterfly (voice)
  72. 1982Family TiesSeries: Roger "Eggy" Erdman (1 episode)
  73. 1982On Location: Robert Klein at YaleFilm: Writer
  74. 1982Table SettingsFilm
  75. 1981Nobody's PerfektFilm: Walter
  76. 1979The Bell JarFilm: Lenny
  77. 1979They're Playing Our SongFilm: Vernon Gersch
  78. 1978HooperFilm: Roger Deal
  79. 1977Dick Clark's Good Old DaysFilm
  80. 1977The GangFilm

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