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Alan King
Actor

Alan King

27 Dec 1927Born
9 May 2004Died
76Age at death
44Credits

Biography

Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2004Mind the GapFilm: Herb Schweitzer
  2. 2003MysticsFilm: Donal
  3. 2002Sunshine StateFilm: Murray Silver
  4. 2001Rush Hour 2Film: Steve Reign
  5. 1999Family LawSeries: Hy Adlin (1 episode)
  6. 1999Family GuySeries: The Don (voice) (1 episode)
  7. 1998The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsFilm: Supreme Commander (voice)
  8. 1996E! True Hollywood StorySeries (1 episode)
  9. 1995CasinoFilm: Andy Stone
  10. 1995The InfiltratorFilm
  11. 1995Dad, the Angel & MeFilm: Bernie
  12. 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Larry Lensky (1 episode)
  13. 1994BaseballSeries: Various (voice)
  14. 1993Blue HeelersSeries (1 episode)
  15. 1992Night and the CityFilm: Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
  16. 1992Love & WarSeries (1 episode)
  17. 1990The Bonfire of the VanitiesFilm: Arthur Ruskin
  18. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro (1 episode)
  19. 1990BlossomSeries (1 episode)
  20. 1989Enemies, a Love StoryFilm: Rabbi Lembeck
  21. 1988Memories of MeFilm: Abe
  22. 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzFilm: Alan King
  23. 1987thirtysomethingSeries (1 episode)
  24. 1987An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie HallFilm: Writer
  25. 1985The Golden GirlsSeries: Mel Bushman (1 episode)
  26. 1985Cat's EyeFilm: Dr. Donatti
  27. 1983LovesickFilm: Lionel Gross, M.D.
  28. 1982The 7th Annual Young Comedians ShowFilm
  29. 1982Author! Author!Film: Kreplich
  30. 1982I, the JuryFilm: Charles Kalecki
  31. 1980Pinocchio's ChristmasFilm: Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
  32. 1980Just Tell Me What You WantFilm: Max Herschel
  33. 1978How to Pick Up Girls!Film: Manny Shiller
  34. 1974Energy CrisisFilm: Writer
  35. 1971The Anderson TapesFilm: Pat Angelo
  36. 1968That's LifeSeries (1 episode)
  37. 1968The Love Song of Barney KempinskiFilm: Leo
  38. 1968Bye Bye BravermanFilm: The Rabbi
  39. 1966ABC Stage 67Series: Leo (1 episode)
  40. 1961On the FiddleFilm: Top Sgt. Buzzer, T/Sgt Buzzer
  41. 1957The Helen Morgan StoryFilm: Benny Weaver
  42. 1956The Girl He Left BehindFilm: Maguire
  43. 1956Miracle in the RainFilm: Gil Parker
  44. 1955Hit the DeckFilm: Shore Patrol

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