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).
Known for
ActingBirthday
February 8, 1942Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
83Place of birth
Bronx, New York, USACast credits
The Last Unicorn
The Butterfly (voice)Reign Over Me
Jonathan TimplemanTwo Weeks Notice
Larry KelsonTales from the Darkside: The Movie
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
HimselfOne Fine Day
Dr. MartinMixed Nuts
Mr. LobelThe Safety of Objects
Howard GoldHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Phillip WarrenThe Owl and the Pussycat
BarneyRobert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
Hooper
Robert DealComedian
SelfAn Evening with Robert Klein
HimselfRobert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert KleinDirty Movie
The CEODangerous Curves
Bam BamRobert Klein on Broadway
HimselfRobert Klein Revisited
HimselfRobert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
HimselfThe Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
SelfCrew credits
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
WriterRobert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music ComposerPuzzle
Executive ProducerRobert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
WriterAn Evening with Robert Klein
WriterRobert Klein on Broadway
WriterMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Writer