1942-02-08 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 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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Notice to Quit | 2024-09-27 | |
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Before I Go | Jasper | 2021-07-20 |
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Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg | 2016-03-17 | |
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Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! | Mayor of New York | 2015-07-22 |
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Sharknado 2: The Second One | Mayor | 2014-07-31 |
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Putzel | Narrator (voice) | 2012-10-10 |
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Another Dirty Movie | CEO | 2012-04-25 |
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Dirty Movie | The CEO | 2011-02-15 |
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Demoted | Bob Farrell | 2011-03-12 |
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Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced | Robert Klein | 2010-06-12 |
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The Back-Up Plan | Dr. Scott Harris | 2010-04-23 |
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Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary | Self | 2009-10-11 |
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Monty Python Conquers America | Self | 2008-01-01 |
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Definitely, Maybe | Robert Klein | 2008-02-08 |
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Reign Over Me | Jonathan Timpleman | 2007-03-22 |
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Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award | Self | 2007-04-01 |
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The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays | Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig") | 2006-05-02 |
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Ira & Abby | Seymour Black | 2006-06-23 |
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Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue | Self | 2005-12-03 |
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days | Phillip Warren | 2003-02-07 |
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The Safety of Objects | Howard Gold | 2002-10-25 |
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People I Know | Dr. Sandy Napier | 2002-11-21 |
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Comedian | Self | 2002-10-11 |
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I'm with Lucy | Dr. Mort Zalkind | 2002-09-04 |
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Two Weeks Notice | Larry Kelson | 2002-12-19 |
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Piñero | Doctor | 2001-10-05 |
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Labor Pains | David Raymond | 2000-11-07 |
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From Where I Sit | Lenny | 2000-01-01 |
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Robert Klein: Child in His 50s | Himself | 2000-12-02 |
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Suits | Tom Cranston | 1999-01-10 |
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Yesterday's Tomorrows | Self | 1999-08-09 |
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The Contract | Jackson | 1999-05-29 |
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Funny Is Money | Self | 1999-10-01 |
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Goosed | Mel | 1999-09-28 |
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Primary Colors | Norman Asher | 1998-03-20 |
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Monty Python: Live at Aspen | Host | 1998-03-21 |
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Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time | Self | 1998-08-08 |
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Next Stop Wonderland | Arty Lesser | 1998-08-21 |
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One Fine Day | Dr. Martin | 1996-12-20 |
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Robert Klein: It All Started Here | Himself | 1995-12-02 |
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Jeffrey | Skip Winkley | 1995-08-18 |
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Clarissa | Hugh Hamilton | 1995-09-30 |
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Radioland Murders | Father Writer | 1994-10-21 |
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Mixed Nuts | Mr. Lobel | 1994-12-21 |
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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | Self | 1992-04-05 |
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Night of 100 Stars III | Self | 1990-05-21 |
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel | Narrator (voice) | 1990-09-10 |
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | 1990-05-03 |
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Comic Relief '90 | Self | 1990-05-12 |
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An All-Star Toast to the Improv | Self | 1988-01-30 |
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Dangerous Curves | Bam Bam | 1988-09-23 |
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Robert Klein on Broadway | Himself | 1986-07-26 |
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The Best of John Belushi | Various characters | 1985-08-03 |
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This Wife for Hire | Alan Harper | 1985-03-18 |
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Poison Ivy | 'Big Irv' Klopper | 1985-02-10 |
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Night of 100 Stars II | Self | 1985-03-10 |
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Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's | Himself | 1984-08-24 |
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Summer Switch | Bill Andrews | 1984-09-19 |
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Your Place... or Mine? | Nick | 1983-03-02 |
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Pajama Tops | Lenny Jolie-Jolie | 1983-03-08 |
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The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell | Self | 1982-01-02 |
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On Location: Robert Klein at Yale | Himself | 1982-05-14 |
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Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
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The Last Unicorn | The Butterfly (voice) | 1982-11-19 |
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Nobody's Perfekt | Walter | 1981-08-07 |
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All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special | Self | 1980-09-30 |
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Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip | Self | 1979-07-25 |
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The Bell Jar | Lenny | 1979-03-20 |
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Hooper | Robert Deal | 1978-07-28 |
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Le Gang | 1977-01-19 | |
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Robert Klein Revisited | Himself | 1977-06-17 |
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Dick Clark's Good Old Days | 1977-10-11 | |
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Le Gitan | 1975-12-05 | |
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An Evening with Robert Klein | Himself | 1975-12-31 |
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Rivals | Peter | 1972-08-16 |
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The Pursuit of Happiness | Melvin Lasher | 1971-02-23 |
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The Landlord | Peter | 1970-05-20 |
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The Owl and the Pussycat | Barney | 1970-11-03 |
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They're Playing Our Song | Vernon Gersch |