Acting credits
120
Prolific
Very extensive acting filmography.
Actor
Robert Klein
Acting
Career Snapshot
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Movies: 76Series: 45Crew credits: 9
TMDB ID: 26715
IMDb ID: nm0458951
Known for: Acting
Born: February 8, 1942
Age: 84
Place of birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1948 - 2024
Years active: 77
Average TMDB rating: 6.48
Wikidata: Q725931
Other jobs
Writer (7)Additional Writing (1)Executive Producer (1)
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).
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Movies
Movies
Movie credits linked with Robert Klein.
Notice to Quit
2024 • Movie
as Jasper
Before I Go
2021 • Movie
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016 • Movie
as Mayor of New York
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015 • Movie
as Mayor
Sharknado 2: The Second One
2014 • Movie
as CEO
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012 • Movie
as Bob Farrell
Demoted
2011 • Movie
as The CEO
Dirty Movie
2011 • Movie
as Robert Klein
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010 • Movie
as Dr. Scott Harris
The Back-Up Plan
2010 • Movie
as Self
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
2009 • Movie
as Robert Klein
Definitely, Maybe
2008 • Movie
as Self
Monty Python Conquers America
2008 • Movie
as Self
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
2007 • Movie
as Jonathan Timpleman
Reign Over Me
2007 • Movie
as Seymour Black
Ira & Abby
2006 • Movie
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006 • Movie
as Self
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005 • Movie
as Phillip Warren
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003 • Movie
as Larry Kelson
Two Weeks Notice
2002 • Movie
as Dr. Sandy Napier
People I Know
2002 • Movie
as Howard Gold
The Safety of Objects
2002 • Movie
as Self
Comedian
2002 • Movie
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
I'm with Lucy
2002 • Movie
Series
Series
Series credits linked with Robert Klein.
as Martin Adler • 4 eps
Will & Grace
2017 • Series
as Self • 14 eps
The History of Comedy
2017 • Series
as Lester Clark • 1 eps
Madam Secretary
2014 • Series
as Leo Diamond • 5 eps
The Mysteries of Laura
2014 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Inside Comedy
2012 • Series
as Father Anthony • 2 eps
Gravity
2010 • Series
as Lyle • 1 eps
The Good Wife
2009 • Series
as Elliott Casso • 1 eps
Life on Mars
2008 • Series
as Dwayne Trent • 1 eps
Heartland
2007 • Series
as Stan Stone • 10 eps
The Stones
2004 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 • Series
as Landau • 5 eps
Bob Patterson
2001 • Series
as Robert Klein • 1 eps
Yes, Dear
2000 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
The Early Show
1999 • Series
as Dwight Stannich • 4 eps
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 • Series
as Bruce Degner • 1 eps
The King of Queens
1998 • Series
as Self - Panelist • 15 eps
Hollywood Squares
1998 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
The View
1997 • Series
as Self (uncredited) • 1 eps
Oz
1997 • Series
as Self • 1 eps
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996 • Series
as Robert (voice) • 1 eps
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995 • Series
as Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice) • 2 eps
Duckman
1994 • Series
as Gary (voice) • 1 eps
Frasier
1993 • Series