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Robert Klein
Born · February 8, 1942 (82 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York, USA
Bio
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).
Notice to Quit
0.0
2024
Before I Go
Jasper
6.2
2021
Will & Grace
Martin Adler · (4 episodes)
7.4
2017
The History of Comedy
Self · (14 episodes)
6.6
2017
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
5.4
2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Mayor of New York
4.6
2015
The Mysteries of Laura
Leo Diamond · (5 episodes)
7.1
2014
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Mayor
4.6
2014
Putzel
Narrator (voice)
1.0
2012
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self · (1 episode)
7.2
2012
Another Dirty Movie
CEO
2.6
2012
Inside Comedy
Self · (1 episode)
6.0
2012
Demoted
Bob Farrell
4.9
2011
Dirty Movie
The CEO
3.3
2011
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert Klein
6.0
2010
The Back-Up Plan
Dr. Scott Harris
6.1
2010
Gravity
Father Anthony · (2 episodes)
5.3
2010
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Self
0.0
2009
The Good Wife
Lyle · (1 episode)
7.6
2009
The Good Wife
Lyle Pollard · (1 episode)
7.6
2009
Life on Mars
Elliott Casso · (1 episode)
6.5
2008
Definitely, Maybe
Robert Klein
6.9
2008
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
6.5
2008
Heartland
Dwayne Trent · (1 episode)
8.3
2007
Reign Over Me
Jonathan Timpleman
7.2
2007
Ira & Abby
Seymour Black
5.8
2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
0.0
2006
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Self
5.0
2005
The Stones
Stan Stone · (10 episodes)
0.0
2004
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Phillip Warren
6.8
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
(1 episode)
5.5
2003
Two Weeks Notice
Larry Kelson
6.4
2002
People I Know
Dr. Sandy Napier
5.3
2002
The Safety of Objects
Howard Gold
6.6
2002
Comedian
Self
6.6
2002
I'm with Lucy
Dr. Mort Zalkind
5.3
2002
Piñero
Doctor
6.2
2001
Bob Patterson
Landau · (10 episodes)
6.5
2001
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Himself
5.3
2000
Labor Pains
David Raymond
3.0
2000
Yes, Dear
Self · (1 episode)
6.7
2000
From Where I Sit
Lenny
0.0
2000
The Early Show
Self · (1 episode)
5.7
1999
Funny Is Money
Self
0.0
1999
Goosed
Mel
3.7
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dwight Stannich · (4 episodes)
7.9
1999
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
0.0
1999
Suits
Tom Cranston
0.0
1999
The King of Queens
Bruce Degner · (1 episode)
7.1
1998
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (10 episodes)
6.5
1998
Next Stop Wonderland
Arty Lesser
6.0
1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
7.5
1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Host
6.9
1998
Primary Colors
Norman Asher
6.3
1998
The View
Self · (1 episode)
4.4
1997
Oz
Self (uncredited) · (1 episode)
8.0
1997
One Fine Day
Dr. Martin
6.4
1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self · (1 episode)
3.5
1996
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Himself
6.5
1995
Clarissa
Hugh Hamilton
7.4
1995
Jeffrey
Skip Winkley
6.2
1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
(1 episode)
7.8
1995
Mixed Nuts
Mr. Lobel
5.4
1994
Radioland Murders
Father Writer
6.0
1994
Duckman
(2 episodes)
7.2
1994
Frasier
Gary (voice) · (1 episode)
7.7
1993
Mad About You
Stan Freitus · (1 episode)
6.7
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(1 episode)
5.4
1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Himself
6.5
1992
Law & Order
Rick Mason · (1 episode)
7.4
1990
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Narrator (voice)
10.0
1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
4.0
1990
Comic Relief '90
Self
0.0
1990
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
6.2
1990
Dangerous Curves
Bam Bam
3.0
1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
0.0
1988
Robert Klein on Broadway
Himself
7.0
1986
The Twilight Zone
(1 episode)
7.7
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
(1 episode)
0.0
1985
The Best of John Belushi
Various characters
6.0
1985
This Wife for Hire
Alan Harper
0.0
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
8.0
1985
Poison Ivy
'Big Irv' Klopper
6.3
1985
Murder, She Wrote
Barney Drake · (1 episode)
7.5
1984
Summer Switch
Bill Andrews
0.0
1984
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Himself
9.0
1984
Pajama Tops
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
1.0
1983
Your Place... or Mine?
Nick
0.0
1983
The Last Unicorn
The Butterfly (voice)
7.1
1982
Family Ties
Roger "Eggy" Erdman · (1 episode)
7.3
1982
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
Himself
0.0
1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
6.5
1982
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Self
0.0
1982
Nobody's Perfekt
Walter
3.6
1981
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Self
6.0
1980
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Self
0.0
1979
The Bell Jar
Lenny
3.8
1979
Hooper
Robert Deal
6.3
1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
0.0
1977
Robert Klein Revisited
Himself
8.0
1977
The Gang
6.2
1977
An Evening with Robert Klein
Himself
7.0
1975
The Gypsy
6.3
1975
Rivals
Peter
5.4
1972
The Pursuit of Happiness
Melvin Lasher
6.3
1971
The Owl and the Pussycat
Barney
6.3
1970
The Landlord
Peter
5.8
1970
They're Playing Our Song
Vernon Gersch
0.0
Comedy Factory
Robert Morgan · (1 episode)
0.0
1985
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (2 episodes)
6.9
1975
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
(1 episode)
5.0
1974
Rock Concert
Self · (1 episode)
8.0
1973
The Midnight Special
Self · (1 episode)
7.6
1972
The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (2 episodes)
4.8
1970
Comedy Tonight
(8 episodes)
0.0
1970
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (4 episodes)
6.7
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (9 episodes)
7.4
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (2 episodes)
7.4
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (1 episode)
5.1
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (2 episodes)
5.1
1961
Tony Awards
Self - Performer · (3 episodes)
5.0
1956
The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
7.0
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
6.6
1948