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