Robert Klein
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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).
Known for
Credits
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
as Phillip Warren
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
as Larry Kelson
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
as Robert Klein
The Last Unicorn (1982)
as The Butterfly (voice)
Reign Over Me (2007)
as Jonathan Timpleman
The Back-Up Plan (2010)
as Dr. Scott Harris
Primary Colors (1998)
as Norman Asher
Mixed Nuts (1994)
as Mr. Lobel
One Fine Day (1996)
as Dr. Martin
Hooper (1978)
as Roger Deal
Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)
as Mayor
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)
as Mayor of New York
Dirty Movie (2011)
as The CEO
The Gypsy (1975)
Actor
Demoted (2011)
as Bob Farrell
People I Know (2002)
as Dr. Sandy Napier
The Gang (1977)
Actor
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012)
as CEO
The Safety of Objects (2002)
as Howard Gold
Jeffrey (1995)
as Skip Winkley
The Landlord (1970)
as Peter
Ira & Abby (2006)
as Seymour Black
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Poison Ivy (1985)
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
as Self
Radioland Murders (1994)
as Father Writer
Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999)
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Host
The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
as Barney
Before I Go (2021)
as Jasper
I'm with Lucy (2002)
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
The Bell Jar (1979)
as Lenny
Comic Relief '90 (1990)
as Self
Piñero (2001)
as Doctor
Comedian (2002)
as Self
Since '45 (1979)
as Self - Performer
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays (2006)
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Table Settings (1982)
Actor
Goosed (1999)
as Mel
Labor Pains (2000)
as David Raymond
Notice to Quit (2024)
Actor
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
as Melvin Lasher
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)
as Self
Next Stop Wonderland (1998)
as Arty Lesser
Dangerous Curves (1988)
as Bam Bam
Suits (1999)
as Tom Cranston
Rivals (1972)
as Peter
Summer Switch (1984)
as Bill Andrews
The Contract (1999)
as Jackson
Nobody's Perfekt (1981)
as Walter
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip (1979)
as Self
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
Actor
Funny Is Money (1999)
as Self
From Where I Sit (2000)
as Lenny
This Wife for Hire (1985)
as Alan Harper
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)
as Self
Pajama Tops (1983)
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
The Best of John Belushi (1985)
as Various Characters
An All-Star Toast to the Improv (1988)
as Self
Let's Go Mets (1986)
as Self
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)
as Self
Clarissa (1995)
as Hugh Hamilton
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award (2007)
as Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)
as Self
Your Place... or Mine? (1983)
as Nick
Putzel (2012)
as Narrator (voice)
They're Playing Our Song (—)
as Vernon Gersch
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1990)
as Narrator (voice)
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary (2009)
as Self
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's (1984)
as Himself
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue (2005)
as Self
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced (2010)
as Robert Klein
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale (1982)
as Himself
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s (2000)
as Himself
Robert Klein: It All Started Here (1995)
as Himself
An Evening with Robert Klein (1975)
as Himself
Robert Klein on Broadway (1986)
as Himself
Robert Klein Revisited (1977)
as Himself
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016)
Actor