Robert Klein
Actor
Born February 8, 1942 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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).
Filmography
They're Playing Our Song
Vernon Gersch
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
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
The Back-Up Plan
Dr. Scott Harris
Gravity
Father Anthony
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
Yes, Dear
Robert Klein
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
The King of Queens
Bruce Degner
Hollywood Squares
Self - Panelist
Next Stop Wonderland
Arty Lesser
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Host
Primary Colors
Norman Asher
The View
Self
Oz
Self (uncredited)
One Fine Day
Dr. Martin
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Self
Clarissa
Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey
Skip Winkley
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Robert (voice)
Mixed Nuts
Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders
Father Writer
Duckman
Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
Frasier
Gary (voice)
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
Mad About You
Stan Freitus
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self
Law & Order
Rick Mason
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Narrator (voice)
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Dangerous Curves
Bam Bam
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
Robert Klein on Broadway
Himself
Let's Go Mets
Self
The Twilight Zone
(segment "Wordplay")
George Burns Comedy Week
The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
The Comedy Factory
Robert Morgan
This Wife for Hire
Alan Harper
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Poison Ivy
'Big Irv' Klopper
Murder, She Wrote
Barney Drake
Summer Switch
Bill Andrews
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Himself
Pajama Tops
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Your Place... or Mine?
Nick
The Last Unicorn
The Butterfly (voice)
Family Ties
Roger "Eggy" Erdman
Table Settings
Night of 100 Stars
Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Self
Nobody's Perfekt
Walter
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Self
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Self
The Bell Jar
Lenny
Puzzle
Hooper
Roger Deal
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Robert Klein Revisited
Himself
The Gang
An Evening with Robert Klein
Himself
The Gypsy
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Rock Concert
Self
The Midnight Special
Self
Rivals
Peter
The Pursuit of Happiness
Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat
Barney
The Flip Wilson Show
Self
The Landlord
Peter
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Co-Host
Tony Awards
Self - Performer
The Bob Hope Show
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self