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Born · February 8, 1942 (82 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Bronx, 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).
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Jasper
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Martin Adler · (4 episodes)
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2017
Self · (14 episodes)
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2017
5.4
2016
Mayor of New York
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2015
Leo Diamond · (5 episodes)
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2014
Mayor
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2014
Narrator (voice)
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2012
Self · (1 episode)
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2012
CEO
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2012
Self · (1 episode)
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2012
Bob Farrell
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2011
The CEO
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2011
Robert Klein
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2010
Dr. Scott Harris
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2010
Father Anthony · (2 episodes)
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2010
Self
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2009
Lyle · (1 episode)
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2009
Lyle Pollard · (1 episode)
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2009
Elliott Casso · (1 episode)
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2008
Robert Klein
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2008
Self
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2008
Dwayne Trent · (1 episode)
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2007
Jonathan Timpleman
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2007
Seymour Black
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2006
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
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Self
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Stan Stone · (10 episodes)
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Phillip Warren
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(1 episode)
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Larry Kelson
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Dr. Sandy Napier
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2002
Howard Gold
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2002
Self
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2002
Dr. Mort Zalkind
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Doctor
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Landau · (10 episodes)
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2001
Himself
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David Raymond
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Self · (1 episode)
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Lenny
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Self · (1 episode)
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Self
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Mel
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Dwight Stannich · (4 episodes)
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Self
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Tom Cranston
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Bruce Degner · (1 episode)
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Self - Panelist · (10 episodes)
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1998
Arty Lesser
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Self
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Host
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1998
Norman Asher
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Self · (1 episode)
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Self (uncredited) · (1 episode)
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1997
Dr. Martin
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Self · (1 episode)
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1996
Himself
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Hugh Hamilton
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Skip Winkley
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(1 episode)
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1995
Mr. Lobel
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Father Writer
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1994
(2 episodes)
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Gary (voice) · (1 episode)
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Stan Freitus · (1 episode)
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1992
(1 episode)
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Himself
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1992
Rick Mason · (1 episode)
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1990
Narrator (voice)
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1990
Self
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1990
Self
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1990
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
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1990
Bam Bam
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1988
Self
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1988
Himself
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1986
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1985
(1 episode)
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1985
Various characters
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1985
Alan Harper
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1985
Self
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1985
'Big Irv' Klopper
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1985
Barney Drake · (1 episode)
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1984
Bill Andrews
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1984
Himself
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1984
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
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1983
Nick
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1983
The Butterfly (voice)
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1982
Roger "Eggy" Erdman · (1 episode)
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1982
Himself
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1982
Self
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1982
Self
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1982
Walter
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Self
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Self
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Lenny
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Robert Deal
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1978
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Himself
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Himself
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Peter
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1972
Melvin Lasher
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1971
Barney
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1970
Peter
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1970
Vernon Gersch
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Robert Morgan · (1 episode)
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1985
Self - Host · (2 episodes)
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1975
(1 episode)
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1974
Self · (1 episode)
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1973
Self · (1 episode)
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1972
Self · (2 episodes)
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1970
(8 episodes)
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1970
Self - Guest · (4 episodes)
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1968
Self · (9 episodes)
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1962
Self - Guest Host · (2 episodes)
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1962
Self - Co-Host · (1 episode)
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Self · (2 episodes)
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1961
Self - Performer · (3 episodes)
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Self · (1 episode)
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Self · (1 episode)
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