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
The Back-Up Plan (2010)
as Dr. Scott Harris
Definitely, Maybe (2008)
as Robert Klein
Two Weeks Notice (2002)
as Larry Kelson
Reign Over Me (2007)
as Jonathan Timpleman
Primary Colors (1998)
as Norman Asher
The Last Unicorn (1982)
as The Butterfly (voice)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Mixed Nuts (1994)
as Mr. Lobel
One Fine Day (1996)
as Dr. Martin
Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)
as Mayor
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)
as Mayor of New York
Hooper (1978)
as Roger Deal
People I Know (2002)
as Dr. Sandy Napier
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special (1999)
as (archive footage)
Radioland Murders (1994)
as Father Writer
The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
as Barney
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)
as Self
The Safety of Objects (2002)
as Howard Gold
The Gypsy (1975)
Actor
I'm with Lucy (2002)
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
Night of 100 Stars (1982)
as Self
Demoted (2011)
as Bob Farrell
The Gang (1977)
Actor
Dirty Movie (2011)
as The CEO
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)
as Self
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)
as Self
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays (2006)
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)
as Self
Piñero (2001)
as Doctor
Jeffrey (1995)
as Skip Winkley
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012)
as CEO
Let's Go Mets (1986)
as Self
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)
as Self
Poison Ivy (1985)
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)
as Melvin Lasher
From Where I Sit (2000)
as Lenny
The Best of John Belushi (1985)
as Various Characters
Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
Actor
Ira & Abby (2006)
as Seymour Black
Dangerous Curves (1988)
as Bam Bam
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip (1979)
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)
as Host
Nobody's Perfekt (1981)
as Walter
Next Stop Wonderland (1998)
as Arty Lesser
The Contract (1999)
as Jackson
Table Settings (1982)
Actor
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)
as Self
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)
as Self
Since '45 (1979)
as Self - Performer
This Wife for Hire (1985)
as Alan Harper
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary (2009)
as Self
Before I Go (2021)
as Jasper
Goosed (1999)
as Mel
Your Place... or Mine? (1983)
as Nick
The Landlord (1970)
as Peter
Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999)
as Self
Comic Relief '90 (1990)
as Self
Rivals (1972)
as Peter
They're Playing Our Song (1979)
as Vernon Gersch
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award (2007)
as Self
Funny Is Money (1999)
as Self
An Evening with Robert Klein (1975)
as Himself
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue (2005)
as Self
Comedian (2002)
as Self
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s (2000)
as Himself
An All-Star Toast to the Improv (1988)
as Self
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1990)
as Narrator (voice)
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's (1984)
as Himself
Robert Klein: It All Started Here (1995)
as Himself
The Bell Jar (1979)
as Lenny
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced (2010)
as Robert Klein
Robert Klein on Broadway (1986)
as Himself
Notice to Quit (2024)
Actor
Suits (1999)
as Tom Cranston
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale (1982)
as Himself
Summer Switch (1984)
as Bill Andrews
Clarissa (1995)
as Hugh Hamilton
Putzel (2012)
as Narrator (voice)
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016)
Actor
Labor Pains (2000)
as David Raymond
Pajama Tops (1983)
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Robert Klein Revisited (1977)
as Himself
Tax Attack '87 (1987)
as Self