- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 8, 1942
- Place of Birth
- The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Robert Klein
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 O…
Filmography
movieNotice to Quit
2024
movieBefore I Go
2021 · Jasper
tvWill & Grace
2017 · Martin Adler
tvThe History of Comedy
2017 · Self
movieRobert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016
movieSharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015 · Mayor of New York
tvMadam Secretary
2014 · Lester Clark
tvThe Mysteries of Laura
2014 · Leo Diamond
movieSharknado 2: The Second One
2014 · Mayor
Putzel
moviePutzel
2012 · Narrator (voice)
tvComedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012 · Self
movieNational Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012 · CEO
tvInside Comedy
2012 · Self
movieDemoted
2011 · Bob Farrell
movieDirty Movie
2011 · The CEO
movieRobert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010 · Robert Klein, Writer
movieThe Back-Up Plan
2010 · Dr. Scott Harris
tvGravity
2010 · Father Anthony
moviePocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
2009 · Self
tvThe Good Wife
2009 · Lyle, Lyle Pollard
tvLife on Mars
2008 · Elliott Casso
movieDefinitely, Maybe
2008 · Robert Klein
movieMonty Python Conquers America
2008 · Self
tvHeartland
2007 · Dwayne Trent
movieJerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
2007 · Self
movieReign Over Me
2007 · Jonathan Timpleman
movieIra & Abby
2006 · Seymour Black
movieThe Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006 · Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
movieRobert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005 · Self, Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
tvThe Stones
2004 · Stan Stone
movieHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003 · Phillip Warren
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
movieTwo Weeks Notice
2002 · Larry Kelson
moviePeople I Know
2002 · Dr. Sandy Napier
movieThe Safety of Objects
2002 · Howard Gold
movieComedian
2002 · Self
movieI'm with Lucy
2002 · Dr. Mort Zalkind
moviePiñero
2001 · Doctor
tvBob Patterson
2001 · Landau
movieRobert Klein: Child in His 50s
2000 · Himself, Writer
Labor Pains
movieLabor Pains
2000 · David Raymond
tvYes, Dear
2000 · Robert Klein
From Where I Sit
movieFrom Where I Sit
2000 · Lenny
tvThe Early Show
1999 · Self
movieFunny Is Money
1999 · Self
movieGoosed
1999 · Mel
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · Dwight Stannich
movieYesterday's Tomorrows
1999 · Self
movieThe Contract
1999 · Jackson
movieSuits
1999 · Tom Cranston
tvThe King of Queens
1998 · Bruce Degner
tvHollywood Squares
1998 · Self - Panelist
movieNext Stop Wonderland
1998 · Arty Lesser
movieJerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998 · Self
movieMonty Python: Live at Aspen
1998 · Host
moviePrimary Colors
1998 · Norman Asher
tvThe View
1997 · Self
tvOz
1997 · Self (uncredited)
movieOne Fine Day
1996 · Dr. Martin
tvThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 · Self
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
movieRobert Klein: It All Started Here
1995 · Himself, Writer
movieClarissa
1995 · Hugh Hamilton
movieJeffrey
1995 · Skip Winkley
tvDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995 · Robert (voice), Additional Writing
movieMixed Nuts
1994 · Mr. Lobel
movieRadioland Murders
1994 · Father Writer
tvDuckman
1994 · Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
tvFrasier
1993 · Gary (voice)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Guest
tvMad About You
1992 · Stan Freitus
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
movieLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992 · Self
tvLaw & Order
1990 · Rick Mason
movieMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990 · Narrator (voice), Writer
movieNight of 100 Stars III
1990 · Self
Comic Relief '90
movieComic Relief '90
1990 · Self
movieTales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990 · Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
movieDangerous Curves
1988 · Bam Bam
movieAn All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988 · Self
movieRobert Klein on Broadway
1986 · Himself, Writer
movieLet's Go Mets
1986 · Self
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985 · (segment "Wordplay")
tvGeorge Burns Comedy Week
1985
movieThe Best of John Belushi
1985 · Various Characters
tvThe Comedy Factory
1985 · Robert Morgan
movieThis Wife for Hire
1985 · Alan Harper
movieNight of 100 Stars II
1985 · Self
moviePoison Ivy
1985 · 'Big Irv' Klopper
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984 · Barney Drake
movieSummer Switch
1984 · Bill Andrews
movieRobert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
1984 · Himself, Writer
moviePajama Tops
1983 · Lenny Jolie-Jolie
movieYour Place... or Mine?
1983 · Nick
movieThe Last Unicorn
1982 · The Butterfly (voice)
tvFamily Ties
1982 · Roger "Eggy" Erdman
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
movieOn Location: Robert Klein at Yale
1982 · Himself, Writer
movieTable Settings
1982
movieNight of 100 Stars
1982 · Self
movieThe Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982 · Self
movieNobody's Perfekt
1981 · Walter
movieAll Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
1980 · Self
Since '45
movieSince '45
1979 · Self - Performer
movieEchoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979 · Self
movieThe Bell Jar
1979 · Lenny
moviePuzzle
1978 · Executive Producer
movieHooper
1978 · Roger Deal
movieDick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
movieRobert Klein Revisited
1977 · Himself
movieThe Gang
1977
movieAn Evening with Robert Klein
1975 · Himself, Writer
movieThe Gypsy
1975
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
tvPaul Sand in Friends and Lovers
1974
tvRock Concert
1973 · Self
tvThe Midnight Special
1972 · Self
movieRivals
1972 · Peter
movieThe Pursuit of Happiness
1971 · Melvin Lasher
movieThe Owl and the Pussycat
1970 · Barney
tvThe Flip Wilson Show
1970 · Self
Comedy Tonight
tvComedy Tonight
1970
movieThe Landlord
1970 · Peter
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968 · Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · Self, Self - Guest Host
tvThe Merv Griffin Show
1962 · Self
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Self - Co-Host
tvTony Awards
1956 · Self - Performer
tvThe Bob Hope Show
1950 · Self
tvThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · Self
movieThey're Playing Our Song
— · Vernon Gersch