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).
Movies (74)
Notice to Quit
2024
Before I Go
2021
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
Sharknado 2: The Second One
2014
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012
Demoted
2011
Dirty Movie
2011
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010
The Back-Up Plan
2010
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
2009
Definitely, Maybe
2008
Monty Python Conquers America
2008
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
2007
Reign Over Me
2007
Ira & Abby
2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
Two Weeks Notice
2002
People I Know
2002
The Safety of Objects
2002
Comedian
2002
I'm with Lucy
2002
Piñero
2001
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
2000
Funny Is Money
1999
Goosed
1999
Yesterday's Tomorrows
1999
The Contract
1999
Suits
1999
Next Stop Wonderland
1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
Primary Colors
1998
One Fine Day
1996
Clarissa
1995
Jeffrey
1995
Mixed Nuts
1994
Radioland Murders
1994
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Dangerous Curves
1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988
Robert Klein on Broadway
1986
Let's Go Mets
1986
The Best of John Belushi
1985
This Wife for Hire
1985
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
Poison Ivy
1985
Summer Switch
1984
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
1984
Pajama Tops
1983
Your Place... or Mine?
1983
The Last Unicorn
1982
Night of 100 Stars
1982
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982
Nobody's Perfekt
1981
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
1980
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979
The Bell Jar
1979
Hooper
1978
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Robert Klein Revisited
1977
The Gang
1977
An Evening with Robert Klein
1975
The Gypsy
1975
Rivals
1972
The Pursuit of Happiness
1971
The Owl and the Pussycat
1970
The Landlord
1970
They're Playing Our Song
TV Shows (46)
Will & Grace
2017
The History of Comedy
2017
Madam Secretary
2014
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012
Inside Comedy
2012
Gravity
2010
The Good Wife
2009
The Good Wife
2009
Life on Mars
2008
Heartland
2007
The Stones
2004
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Bob Patterson
2001
Yes, Dear
2000
The Early Show
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
The King of Queens
1998
Hollywood Squares
1998
The View
1997
Oz
1997
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Duckman
1994
Frasier
1993
Mad About You
1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Law & Order
1990
The Twilight Zone
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
The Comedy Factory
1985
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Family Ties
1982
Saturday Night Live
1975
Rock Concert
1973
The Midnight Special
1972
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Tony Awards
1956
The Bob Hope Show
1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948