Robert Klein
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 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).
Acted Movies
Director: Mike Binder
Writers: Mike Binder,
Cast: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Donald Sutherland, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jonathan Banks, Liv Tyler, Melinda Dillon, Mike Binder, Robert Klein, Saffron Burrows,
Director: Marc Lawrence
Writers: Marc Lawrence,
Cast: Alicia Witt, Dana Ivey, David Haig, Dorian Missick, Heather Burns, Hugh Grant, Jonathan Dokuchitz, Joseph Badalucco Jr., Robert Klein, Sandra Bullock,
Director: Daniel Algrant
Writers: Jon Robin Baitz,
Cast: Al Pacino, Bill Nunn, Eldon Bullock, Juliet Papa, Kim Basinger, Mark Webber, Richard Schiff, Robert Klein, Ryan O'Neal, Téa Leoni,
Director: Arthur Rankin, Jr.
Writers: Peter S. Beagle,
Cast: Alan Arkin, Angela Lansbury, Christopher Lee, Jeff Bridges, Keenan Wynn, Mia Farrow, Paul Frees, René Auberjonois, Robert Klein, Tammy Grimes,
Director: Herbert Ross
Writers: Buck Henry,
Cast: Allen Garfield, Barbara Anson, Barbra Streisand, George Segal, Grace Carney, Jack Manning, Jacques Sandulescu, Kim Chan, Robert Klein, Roz Kelly,