Robert Klein
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 8, 1942
- Birthplace
- 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
Notice to Quit 2024
Actor
Before I Go 2021
as Jasper
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg 2016
Actor
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! 2015
as Mayor of New York
Sharknado 2: The Second One 2014
as The Mayor
- Putzel
Putzel 2012
as Narrator (voice)
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie 2012
as CEO
Demoted 2011
as Bob Farrell
Dirty Movie 2011
as The CEO
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced 2010
as Robert Klein, Writer
The Back-Up Plan 2010
as Dr. Scott Harris
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary 2009
as Self
Definitely, Maybe 2008
as Robert Klein
Monty Python Conquers America 2008
as Self
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award 2007
as Self
Reign Over Me 2007
as Jonathan Timpleman
Ira & Abby 2006
as Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays 2006
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue 2005
as Self, Writer, Original Music Composer, Executive Producer
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 2003
as Phillip Warren
Two Weeks Notice 2002
as Larry Kelson
People I Know 2002
as Dr. Sandy Napier
The Safety of Objects 2002
as Howard Gold
Comedian 2002
as Self
I'm with Lucy 2002
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
Piñero 2001
as Doctor
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s 2000
as Himself, Writer
- Labor Pains
Labor Pains 2000
as David Raymond
- From Where I Sit
From Where I Sit 2000
as Lenny
Funny Is Money 1999
as Self
Goosed 1999
as Mel
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special 1999
as (archive footage)
Yesterday's Tomorrows 1999
as Self
The Contract 1999
as Jackson
Suits 1999
as Tom Cranston
Next Stop Wonderland 1998
as Arty Lesser
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time 1998
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen 1998
as Host
Primary Colors 1998
as Norman Asher
One Fine Day 1996
as Dr. Martin
- Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Robert Klein: It All Started Here 1995
as Himself, Writer
Clarissa 1995
as Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey 1995
as Skip Winkley
Mixed Nuts 1994
as Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders 1994
as Father Writer
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys 1992
as Self
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel 1990
as Narrator (voice), Writer
Night of 100 Stars III 1990
as Self
- Comic Relief '90
Comic Relief '90 1990
as Self
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie 1990
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Dangerous Curves 1988
as Bam Bam
An All-Star Toast to the Improv 1988
as Self
Tax Attack '87 1987
as Self
Robert Klein on Broadway 1986
as Himself, Writer
Let's Go Mets 1986
as Self
The Best of John Belushi 1985
as Various Characters
This Wife for Hire 1985
as Alan Harper
Night of 100 Stars II 1985
as Self
Poison Ivy 1985
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
Summer Switch 1984
as Bill Andrews
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's 1984
as Himself, Writer
Pajama Tops 1983
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Your Place... or Mine? 1983
as Nick
The Last Unicorn 1982
as The Butterfly (voice)
- On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale 1982
as Himself, Writer
Table Settings 1982
Actor
Night of 100 Stars 1982
as Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell 1982
as Self
Nobody's Perfekt 1981
as Walter
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special 1980
as Self
- Since '45
Since '45 1979
as Self - Performer
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip 1979
as Self
The Bell Jar 1979
as Lenny
They're Playing Our Song 1979
as Vernon Gersch
Puzzle 1978
Executive Producer
Hooper 1978
as Roger Deal
Dick Clark's Good Old Days 1977
Actor
Robert Klein Revisited 1977
as Himself
The Gang 1977
Actor
An Evening with Robert Klein 1975
as Himself, Writer
The Gypsy 1975
Actor
Rivals 1972
as Peter
The Pursuit of Happiness 1971
as Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat 1970
as Barney
The Landlord 1970
as Peter
Credits from TMDB.