Acting
Alan King
EN cinema · 50 credits
Born
27 December 1927
Died
9 May 2004 (aged 76)
Birthplace
New York, New York, USA
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.
Known for
Filmography
Uncovering Wolfen
as Self (archive footage)
Mind the Gap
as Herb Schweitzer
Judy Garland: By Myself
as Self - Actor (voice)
Mystics
as Donal
Sunshine State
as Murray Silver
Rush Hour 2
as Steve Reign
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as Supreme Commander (voice)
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
1996
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
as Self /Self - Narrator
Casino
as Andy Stone
Dad, the Angel & Me
as Bernie
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
as Self (uncredited)
Night and the City
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
The Bonfire of the Vanities
as Arthur Ruskin
Enemies, a Love Story
as Rabbi Lembeck
Funny
as Self
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
as Self, Writer, Executive Producer
Cat's Eye
as Dr. Donatti
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
as Self - Performer
Lovesick
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
I, the Jury
as Charles Kalecki
Author! Author!
as Kreplich
Wolfen
Executive Producer
Just Tell Me What You Want
as Max Herschel
Pinocchio's Christmas
as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
Pleasure Palace
as Himself (uncredited)
Happy Birthday, Gemini
Executive Producer
How to Pick Up Girls!
as Manny Shiller, Executive Producer
Joys
as Self
Energy Crisis
1974
Energy Crisis
as Self - Host/Comedian, Writer
The Anderson Tapes
as Pat Angelo
Bye Bye Braverman
as The Rabbi
On the Fiddle
as Top Sgt. Buzzer, as T/Sgt Buzzer
The Helen Morgan Story
as Benny Weaver
The Girl He Left Behind
as Maguire
Miracle in the Rain
as Gil Parker
Hit the Deck
as Shore Patrol