Acting
Robert Klein
EN, DE, FR cinema · 85 credits
Born
8 February 1942 (age 84)
Birthplace
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Also known as Robert Martin 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
Filmography
Before I Go
as Jasper
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Mayor of New York
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as The Mayor
Putzel
2012
Putzel
as Narrator (voice)
Dirty Movie
as The CEO
Demoted
as Bob Farrell
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
as Robert Klein, Writer
The Back-Up Plan
as Dr. Scott Harris
Definitely, Maybe
as Robert Klein
Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman
Ira & Abby
as Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Phillip Warren
Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson
The Safety of Objects
as Howard Gold
Comedian
as Self
I'm with Lucy
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
People I Know
as Dr. Sandy Napier
Piñero
as Doctor
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
as Himself, Writer
Labor Pains
2000
Labor Pains
as David Raymond
Funny Is Money
as Self
Suits
as Tom Cranston
Goosed
as Mel
The Contract
as Jackson
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
as (archive footage)
Primary Colors
as Norman Asher
Next Stop Wonderland
as Arty Lesser
One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
1995
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
as Himself, Writer
Clarissa
as Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey
as Skip Winkley
Mixed Nuts
as Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders
as Father Writer
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
as Narrator (voice), Writer
Dangerous Curves
as Bam Bam
Robert Klein on Broadway
as Himself, Writer
The Best of John Belushi
as Various Characters
This Wife for Hire
as Alan Harper
Poison Ivy
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
as Himself, Writer
Summer Switch
as Bill Andrews
Pajama Tops
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice)
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
1982
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
as Himself, Writer
Nobody's Perfekt
as Walter
The Bell Jar
as Lenny
They're Playing Our Song
as Vernon Gersch
Since '45
1979
Since '45
as Self - Performer
Hooper
as Roger Deal
Puzzle
Executive Producer
The Gang
Actor
Robert Klein Revisited
as Himself
An Evening with Robert Klein
as Himself, Writer
Rivals
as Peter
The Pursuit of Happiness
as Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat
as Barney
The Landlord
as Peter