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Robert Klein

Screenwriter / Film Producer / Actor | * 02/08/1942 (82) | New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
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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: 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 also starred on his own show that aired on the cable network USA called Robert Klein Time in the mid 80s(1986-88). He is known for his film roles in The Owl and the Pussycat (1970), Mixed Nuts (1994), One Fine Day (1996), ()
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Robert Klein(born February 8, 1942) is an Americanstand-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), andLet's Not Make Love(1990). The first two albums receivedGrammy Award for Best Comedy Albumnominations.Klein hosted Saturday Night Livein itsfirst season in 1975and again in 1978. Klein made his Broadway debut in the 1966 production ofThe Apple TreeoppositeAlan Alda. He earned aTony Award for Best Actor in a Musicalnomination for his performance inNeil Simon's musical comedyThey're Playing Our Song(1979).He is known for his film roles inThe 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), andReign Over Me(2007). He is also known for his recurring television roles inLaw & Order: SVU(2009-2012),The Good Wife(2013-2014), Madam Secretary(2014),Will & Grace(2018-2019). He has received twoPrimetime Emmy Awardnominations for his specials,Child in his 50's(2001), andUnfair and Unbalanced(2010). He was profiled in theStarzdocumentaryRobert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg(2016).

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Drama | Documentaries

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Awards & Nominations for Robert Klein

Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical
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Movies with Robert Klein as Actor(64)

as Jasper2021 Before I Go
as Mayor of New York2015 Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as The CEO2012 Another Dirty Movie
as The CEO2011 Dirty Movie
as Bob Farrell2011 Demoted
as himself2008 Definitely, Maybe
as Jonathan Timpleman2007 Reign Over Me
as Seymour Black2006 Ira & Abby
as Phillip Warren2003 How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Howard Gold2002 The Safety of Objects
as Dr. Sandy Napier2002 People I Know
as Larry Kelson2002 Two Weeks Notice
as Lenny2000 From Where I Sit
as David Raymond2000 Labor Pains
as Mel1999 Goosed
as himself1999 Funny Is Money
as Tom Cranston1999 Suits
as Norman Asher1998 Primary Colors
as Arty Lesser1998 Next Stop Wonderland
as Dr. Martin1996 One Fine Day
as Hugh Hamilton1995 Clarissa
as Skip Winkley1995 Jeffrey
as Father Writer1994 Radioland Murders
as Mr. Lobel1994 Mixed Nuts
as himself1990 Night Of 100 Stars III
as Narrator (voice)1990 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Bam Bam1988 Dangerous Curves
as Various characters1985 The Best of John Belushi
as 'Big Irv' Klopper1985 Poison Ivy
as Alan Harper1985 This Wife for Hire
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie1983 Pajama Tops
as The Butterfly (voice)1982 The Last Unicorn
as Walter1981 Nobody's Perfekt
as Lenny1979 The Bell Jar
as Robert Deal1978 Hooper
as himself1978 The Bermuda Depths
as himself1977 Robert Klein Revisited
as Peter1972 Rivals
as Melvin Lasher1971 The Pursuit of Happiness
as Peter1970 The Landlord

TV Shows/Series with Robert Klein as Actor(35)

as himself2017 The History of Comedy
as Leo Diamond2014 The Mysteries of Laura
as himself2012 Inside Comedy
as Father Anthony2010 Gravity
as Lyle2009 The Good Wife
as Elliott Casso2008 Life on Mars
as Dwayne Trent2007 Heartland
as Stan Stone2004 The Stones
as Landau2001 Bob Patterson
as himself2000 Yes, Dear
as himself1999 The Early Show
as Dwight Stannich1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Bruce Degner1998 The King of Queens
as himself1997 The View
as Self (uncredited)1997 Oz
1994 Duckman
as Gary (voice)1993 Frasier
as Rick Mason1990 Law & Order
as Barney Drake1984 Murder, She Wrote
as Roger "Eggy" Erdman1982 Family Ties
as Self - Host / Various1975 Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host / Captain / Rex / Exterminator / Various1975 Saturday Night Live
as himself1973 Rock Concert
as himself1970 The Flip Wilson Show
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Comedian1948 The Ed Sullivan Show

Movies with Robert Klein as Crew(12)

Production/Executive Producer2005 Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Sound/Original Music Composer2005 Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Writing/Writer1986 Robert Klein on Broadway
Production/Executive Producer1978 Puzzle
Writing/Writer1975 An Evening with Robert Klein

Full Name: Robert Klein
Born: Sunday, 02/08 1942 (February) in New York City, New York (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 82 years + 50 days)
Zodiac sign: Aquarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Yale School of Drama, DeWitt Clinton High School, Alfred University
Record Label: Epic Records
Other names for Robert Klein (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Robert Klein (Schauspieler)"
Robert Klein frequently works together with these people:
Andy Samberg (32x, Actor)
Bill Hader (21x, Actor)
Kristen Wiig (19x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (19x, Actor)
Kenan Thompson (18x, Actor)
Amy Poehler (14x, Actress)
Martin Short (14x, Actor)
Will Forte (14x, Actor)
Ben Stiller (13x, Actor)
Anne Meara (13x, Actress)
Robert Turano (13x, Actor)
Jerry Seinfeld (5x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:33370, Added: 05/13/2018, Last updated: 02/29/2024