
Alan King
Born
December 27, 1927
Died
May 9, 2004 (76 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York, New York, USA
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.

Uncovering Wolfen
Self (archive footage)
2015

Judy Garland: By Myself
Self - Actor (voice)
2004

Mind the Gap
Herb Schweitzer
2004

Mystics
Donal
2003

Sunshine State
Murray Silver
2002

Rush Hour 2
Steve Reign
2001

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
Self
2001

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Self
1999

Family Law
Hy Adlin · (1 episode)
1999

Family Guy
The Don (voice) · (1 episode)
1999

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

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Supreme Commander (voice)
1998

E! True Hollywood Story
(1 episode)
1996

Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
Narrator
1996

Casino
Andy Stone
1995

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Self (uncredited)
1995

The Infiltrator
1995

Dad, the Angel & Me
Bernie
1995

Chicago Hope
(1 episode)
1994

Baseball
Various (voice) · (0 episode)
1994

Baseball
(voice) · (1 episode)
1994

Blue Heelers
(1 episode)
1993

Night and the City
Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
1992

Love & War
(1 episode)
1992

The Bonfire of the Vanities
Arthur Ruskin
1990

Law & Order
Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro · (1 episode)
1990

Blossom
(1 episode)
1990

Enemies, a Love Story
Rabbi Lembeck
1989
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
Self
1989

Memories of Me
Abe
1988

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Alan King
1988

Funny
Self
1988

thirtysomething
(1 episode)
1987

You Talkin' To Me?
Self
1987

An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
Self
1987

American Masters
Self · (1 episode)
1986

The Golden Girls
Mel Bushman · (1 episode)
1985

Cat's Eye
Dr. Donatti
1985

Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Self
1985

Steve Martin: Homage to Steve
Self
1984

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984

Lovesick
Lionel Gross, M.D.
1983

Author! Author!
Kreplich
1982

I, the Jury
Charles Kalecki
1982

Pinocchio's Christmas
Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
1980

Pleasure Palace
Himself (uncredited)
1980

Just Tell Me What You Want
Max Herschel
1980

How to Pick Up Girls!
Manny Shiller
1978

Joys
Self
1976

Dinah!
Self · (1 episode)
1974

The Anderson Tapes
Pat Angelo
1971

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Self
1970
That's Life
(1 episode)
1968

The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest · (3 episodes)
1968

The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
Leo
1968

Bye Bye Braverman
The Rabbi
1968

The Carol Burnett Show
Self - Guest / Various Characters · (1 episode)
1967

The Carol Burnett Show
Self · (1 episode)
1967

ABC Stage 67
Leo · (1 episode)
1966

The Merv Griffin Show
Self · (2 episodes)
1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host · (5 episodes)
1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self · (15 episodes)
1962

The Mike Douglas Show
Self · (1 episode)
1961

On the Fiddle
Top Sgt. Buzzer
1961

On the Fiddle
T/Sgt Buzzer
1961
The Big Party
Self · (1 episode)
1959

Kraft Music Hall
Self · (3 episodes)
1958

Kraft Music Hall
Self - Host · (3 episodes)
1958

The Helen Morgan Story
Benny Weaver
1957

The Girl He Left Behind
Maguire
1956

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self · (1 episode)
1956

Tony Awards
Self - Presenter · (1 episode)
1956

Tony Awards
Self - Host · (1 episode)
1956

Tony Awards
Self - Presente · (1 episode)
1956

Tony Awards
Self - Co-Host/Presenter · (1 episode)
1956

Miracle in the Rain
Gil Parker
1956

Hit the Deck
Shore Patrol
1955

The Oscars
Self · (1 episode)
1953

The Bob Hope Show
Self · (3 episodes)
1950

What's My Line?
Self - Mystery Guest · (2 episodes)
1950

What's My Line?
Self - Panelist · (4 episodes)
1950

The Ed Sullivan Show
Self · (22 episodes)
1948