Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 08, 1942
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Credits
130 titles
Robert 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).
Known For
Filmography
Notice to Quit
Before I Go
Jasper
Will & Grace
Martin Adler
The History of Comedy
Self
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Mayor of New York
Madam Secretary
Lester Clark
The Mysteries of Laura
Leo Diamond
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Mayor
Putzel
Narrator (voice)
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Self
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
CEO
Inside Comedy
Self
Demoted
Bob Farrell
Dirty Movie
The CEO
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert Klein
Gravity
Father Anthony
The Back-Up Plan
Dr. Scott Harris
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Self
The Good Wife
Lyle
Life on Mars
Elliott Casso
Definitely, Maybe
Robert Klein
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
Heartland
Dwayne Trent
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Self
Reign Over Me
Jonathan Timpleman
Ira & Abby
Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Self
The Stones
Stan Stone
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Phillip Warren
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Two Weeks Notice
Larry Kelson
People I Know
Dr. Sandy Napier
The Safety of Objects
Howard Gold
Comedian
Self
I'm with Lucy
Dr. Mort Zalkind
Piñero
Doctor
Bob Patterson
Landau
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Himself
Labor Pains
David Raymond
Yes, Dear
Robert Klein
From Where I Sit
Lenny
The Early Show
Self
Funny Is Money
Self
Goosed
Mel
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dwight Stannich
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
The Contract
Jackson
Suits
Tom Cranston