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Robert Klein
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…
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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).
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2024
Notice to Quit
Movie
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2021
Before I Go
Movie Jasper
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2017
Will & Grace
TV show Martin Adler
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2017
The History of Comedy
TV show Self
- 2016
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2015
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Movie Mayor of New York
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2014
Madam Secretary
TV show Lester Clark
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2014
The Mysteries of Laura
TV show Leo Diamond
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2014
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Movie Mayor
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2012
Putzel
Movie Narrator (voice)
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2012
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
TV show Self
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2012
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
Movie CEO
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2012
Inside Comedy
TV show Self
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2011
Demoted
Movie Bob Farrell
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2011
Dirty Movie
Movie The CEO
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2010
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Movie Robert Klein
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2010
The Back-Up Plan
Movie Dr. Scott Harris
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2010
Gravity
TV show Father Anthony
- 2009
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2009
The Good Wife
TV show Lyle
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2008
Life on Mars
TV show Elliott Casso
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2008
Definitely, Maybe
Movie Robert Klein
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2008
Monty Python Conquers America
Movie Self
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2007
Heartland
TV show Dwayne Trent
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2007
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Movie Self
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2007
Reign Over Me
Movie Jonathan Timpleman
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2006
Ira & Abby
Movie Seymour Black
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2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Movie Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
- 2005
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2004
The Stones
TV show Stan Stone
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2003
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Movie Phillip Warren
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2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV show Self
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2002
Two Weeks Notice
Movie Larry Kelson
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2002
People I Know
Movie Dr. Sandy Napier
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2002
The Safety of Objects
Movie Howard Gold
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2002
Comedian
Movie Self
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2002
I'm with Lucy
Movie Dr. Mort Zalkind
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2001
Piñero
Movie Doctor
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2001
Bob Patterson
TV show Landau
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2000
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Movie Himself
