Robert Klein
57 movies · 24 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Feb 8, 1942 (age 84)
- Place of birth
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Robert Martin Klein
Biography
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).
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Robert Klein: movies and TV shows
Acting (80)
- 2024
- 2021 Before I Go
as Jasper
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015 Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Mayor of New York
- 2014
- 2014
- 2014 Sharknado 2: The Second One
as The Mayor
- 2012 Putzel
as Narrator (voice)
- 2012
- 2011 Demoted
as Bob Farrell
- 2011 Dirty Movie
as The CEO
- 2010 Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
as Robert Klein
- 2010 The Back-Up Plan
as Dr. Scott Harris
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2008 Definitely, Maybe
as Robert Klein
- 2007
- 2007 Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman
- 2006 Ira & Abby
as Seymour Black
- 2006 The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
- 2004
- 2003 How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Phillip Warren
- 2002 Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson
- 2002 People I Know
as Dr. Sandy Napier
- 2002 The Safety of Objects
as Howard Gold
- 2002 I'm with Lucy
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
- 2001 Piñero
as Doctor
- 2001
- 2000 Labor Pains
as David Raymond
- 2000
- 2000 From Where I Sit
as Lenny
- 1999 Goosed
as Mel
- 1999 Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as (archive footage)
- 1999
- 1999 The Contract
as Jackson
- 1999 Suits
as Tom Cranston
- 1998
- 1998 Next Stop Wonderland
as Arty Lesser
- 1998 Primary Colors
as Norman Asher
- 1996 One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin
- 1995 Clarissa
as Hugh Hamilton
- 1995 Jeffrey
as Skip Winkley
- 1995
- 1994 Mixed Nuts
as Mr. Lobel
- 1994 Radioland Murders
as Father Writer
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
- 1990 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
as Narrator (voice)
- 1990 Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
- 1988 Dangerous Curves
as Bam Bam
- 1985
- 1985
- 1985 The Best of John Belushi
as Various Characters
- 1985
- 1985 This Wife for Hire
as Alan Harper
- 1985 Poison Ivy
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
- 1984
- 1984 Summer Switch
as Bill Andrews
- 1983 Pajama Tops
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
- 1983 Your Place... or Mine?
as Nick
- 1982 The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice)
- 1982
- 1982
- 1981 Nobody's Perfekt
as Walter
- 1979 The Bell Jar
as Lenny
- 1979 They're Playing Our Song
as Vernon Gersch
- 1978 Hooper
as Roger Deal
- 1977
- 1977
- 1975
- 1974
- 1972 Rivals
as Peter
- 1971 The Pursuit of Happiness
as Melvin Lasher
- 1970 The Owl and the Pussycat
as Barney
- 1970
- 1970 The Landlord
as Peter
Behind the camera (11)
- 2010
- 2005 Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
- 2000
- 1995
- 1995
- 1990
- 1986 Robert Klein on Broadway
Writer
- 1984
- 1982
- 1978 Puzzle
Executive Producer
- 1975 An Evening with Robert Klein
Writer
Talk shows and appearances (44)
- 2017 The History of Comedy
14 episodes
- 2012 Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
1 episode
- 2012 Inside Comedy
1 episode
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
1 episode
- 2002
- 1999 The Early Show
1 episode
- 1999
- 1999
- 1998 Hollywood Squares
15 episodes
- 1998
- 1998
- 1997 The View
1 episode
- 1997 Oz
1 episode
- 1996 The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1 episode
- 1993 Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1 episode
- 1993 Late Show with David Letterman
1 episode
- 1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1 episode
- 1992
- 1990
- 1990
- 1988
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
- 1982
- 1982
- 1980
- 1979
- 1979
- 1977
- 1975 Saturday Night Live
3 episodes
- 1973 Rock Concert
1 episode
- 1972 The Midnight Special
1 episode
- 1970 The Flip Wilson Show
2 episodes
- 1968 The Dick Cavett Show
4 episodes
- 1962 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
17 episodes
- 1962 The Merv Griffin Show
1 episode
- 1961 The Mike Douglas Show
5 episodes
- 1956 Tony Awards
3 episodes
- 1950 The Bob Hope Show
1 episode
- 1948 The Ed Sullivan Show
1 episode