Robert Klein
Born
February 8, 1942 (83 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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

Notice to Quit
2024

Before I Go
Jasper
2021

Will & Grace
Martin Adler · (4 episodes)
2017

The History of Comedy
Self · (14 episodes)
2017

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Mayor of New York
2015

Madam Secretary
Canadian Ambassador Lester Clark · (1 episode)
2014

The Mysteries of Laura
Leo Diamond · (5 episodes)
2014

Sharknado 2: The Second One
Mayor
2014
Putzel
Narrator (voice)
2012

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self · (1 episode)
2012

National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
CEO
2012

Inside Comedy
Self · (1 episode)
2012

Demoted
Bob Farrell
2011

National Lampoon's Dirty Movie
The CEO
2011

Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert Klein
2010

The Back-Up Plan
Dr. Scott Harris
2010

Gravity
Father Anthony · (2 episodes)
2010

Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Self
2009

The Good Wife
Lyle · (1 episode)
2009

The Good Wife
Lyle Pollard · (1 episode)
2009

Life on Mars
Elliott Casso · (1 episode)
2008

Definitely, Maybe
Robert Klein
2008

Monty Python Conquers America
Self
2008

Heartland
Dwayne Trent · (1 episode)
2007
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Self
2007

Reign Over Me
Jonathan Timpleman
2007

Ira & Abby
Seymour Black
2006

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
2006

Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Self
2005

The Stones
Stan Stone · (10 episodes)
2004

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Phillip Warren
2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · (1 episode)
2003

Two Weeks Notice
Larry Kelson
2002

People I Know
Dr. Sandy Napier
2002

The Safety of Objects
Howard Gold
2002

Comedian
Self
2002

I'm with Lucy
Dr. Mort Zalkind
2002

Piñero
Doctor
2001

Bob Patterson
Landau · (10 episodes)
2001
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Himself
2000
Labor Pains
David Raymond
2000

Yes, Dear
Self · (1 episode)
2000
From Where I Sit
Lenny
2000

The Early Show
Self · (1 episode)
1999

Funny Is Money
Self
1999

Goosed
Mel
1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dwight Stannich · (4 episodes)
1999

Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
1999

The Contract
Jackson
1999

Suits
Tom Cranston
1999

The King of Queens
Bruce Degner · (1 episode)
1998

Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist · (10 episodes)
1998

Next Stop Wonderland
Arty Lesser
1998

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
1998

Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Host
1998

Primary Colors
Norman Asher
1998

The View
Self · (1 episode)
1997

Oz
Self (uncredited) · (1 episode)
1997

One Fine Day
Dr. Martin
1996

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self · (1 episode)
1996
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Himself
1995

Clarissa
Hugh Hamilton
1995

Jeffrey
Skip Winkley
1995

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Robert (voice) · (1 episode)
1995

Mixed Nuts
Mr. Lobel
1994

Radioland Murders
Father Writer
1994

Duckman
Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice) · (2 episodes)
1994

Frasier
Gary (voice) · (1 episode)
1993

Mad About You
Stan Freitus · (1 episode)
1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(1 episode)
1992

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self
1992

Law & Order
Rick Mason · (1 episode)
1990

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Narrator (voice)
1990

Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1990
Comic Relief '90
Self
1990

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990

Dangerous Curves
Bam Bam
1988

An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
1988

Robert Klein on Broadway
Himself
1986

The Twilight Zone
(segment "Wordplay") · (1 episode)
1985

George Burns Comedy Week
(1 episode)
1985

The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
1985

Murder, She Wrote
Barney Drake · (1 episode)
1984

Pajama Tops
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
1983

Your Place... or Mine?
Nick
1983

Family Ties
Roger "Eggy" Erdman · (1 episode)
1982

Night of 100 Stars
Self
1982

They're Playing Our Song
Vernon Gersch

The Comedy Factory
Robert Morgan · (1 episode)
1985

This Wife for Hire
Alan Harper
1985

Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1985

Poison Ivy
'Big Irv' Klopper
1985

Summer Switch
Bill Andrews
1984

Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Himself
1984

The Last Unicorn
The Butterfly (voice)
1982
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
Himself
1982

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Self
1982

Nobody's Perfekt
Walter
1981

All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Self
1980

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Self
1979

The Bell Jar
Lenny
1979

Hooper
Robert Deal
1978

Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977

Robert Klein Revisited
Himself
1977

The Gang
1977

An Evening with Robert Klein
Himself
1975

The Gypsy
1975

Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · (2 episodes)
1975
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
(1 episode)
1974

Rock Concert
Self · (1 episode)
1973

The Midnight Special
Self · (1 episode)
1972

Rivals
Peter
1972

The Pursuit of Happiness
Melvin Lasher
1971

The Owl and the Pussycat
Barney
1970

The Flip Wilson Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1970
Comedy Tonight
(8 episodes)
1970

The Landlord
Peter
1970

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (4 episodes)
1968

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (12 episodes)
1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (3 episodes)
1962

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (1 episode)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host · (1 episode)
1961

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1961

Tony Awards
Self - Performer · (3 episodes)
1956

The Bob Hope Show
Self · (1 episode)
1950

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (1 episode)
1948