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
Reign Over Me (2007)
as Jonathan Timpleman
The Back-Up Plan (2010)
as Dr. Scott Harris
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
as Robert Klein
The Last Unicorn (1982)
as The Butterfly (voice)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
People I Know (2002)
as Dr. Sandy Napier
Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)
as Mayor
Primary Colors (1998)
as Norman Asher
Poison Ivy (1985)
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
Hooper (1978)
as Roger Deal
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)
as Mayor of New York
Mixed Nuts (1994)
as Mr. Lobel
One Fine Day (1996)
as Dr. Martin
Demoted (2011)
as Bob Farrell
The Gypsy (1975)
Actor
The Safety of Objects (2002)
as Howard Gold
The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
as Barney
Radioland Murders (1994)
as Father Writer
Dirty Movie (2011)
as The CEO
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012)
as CEO
Jeffrey (1995)
as Skip Winkley
The Gang (1977)
Actor
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)
as Self
The Landlord (1970)
as Peter
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays (2006)
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Next Stop Wonderland (1998)
as Arty Lesser
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
as Self
I'm with Lucy (2002)
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
Ira & Abby (2006)
as Seymour Black
Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999)
as Self
Dangerous Curves (1988)
as Bam Bam
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
as Melvin Lasher
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
Before I Go (2021)
as Jasper
Since '45 (1979)
as Self - Performer
The Contract (1999)
as Jackson
Comic Relief '90 (1990)
as Self
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip (1979)
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Host
The Bell Jar (1979)
as Lenny
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)
as Self
Table Settings (1982)
Actor
Goosed (1999)
as Mel
Comedian (2002)
as Self
The Best of John Belushi (1985)
as Various Characters
From Where I Sit (2000)
as Lenny
Piñero (2001)
as Doctor
Nobody's Perfekt (1981)
as Walter
Let's Go Mets (1986)
as Self
Funny Is Money (1999)
as Self
Rivals (1972)
as Peter
Labor Pains (2000)
as David Raymond
Your Place... or Mine? (1983)
as Nick
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)
as Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)
as Self
Robert Klein: It All Started Here (1995)
as Himself
Summer Switch (1984)
as Bill Andrews
Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
Actor
Clarissa (1995)
as Hugh Hamilton
This Wife for Hire (1985)
as Alan Harper
Suits (1999)
as Tom Cranston
An All-Star Toast to the Improv (1988)
as Self
Putzel (2012)
as Narrator (voice)
Notice to Quit (2024)
Actor
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award (2007)
as Self
Robert Klein on Broadway (1986)
as Himself
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's (1984)
as Himself
Pajama Tops (1983)
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue (2005)
as Self
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1990)
as Narrator (voice)
They're Playing Our Song (1979)
as Vernon Gersch
An Evening with Robert Klein (1975)
as Himself
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced (2010)
as Robert Klein
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary (2009)
as Self
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s (2000)
as Himself
Robert Klein Revisited (1977)
as Himself
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale (1982)
as Himself
Tax Attack '87 (1987)
as Self
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016)
Actor