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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Definitely, Maybe | Robert Klein | 2008-02-08 |
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Monty Python Conquers America | Self | 2008-01-01 |
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Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award | Self | 2007-04-01 |
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Reign Over Me | Jonathan Timpleman | 2007-03-22 |
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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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People I Know | Dr. Sandy Napier | 2002-11-21 |
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Comedian | Self | 2002-10-11 |
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Two Weeks Notice | Larry Kelson | 2002-12-19 |
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The Safety of Objects | Howard Gold | 2002-10-25 |
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I'm with Lucy | Dr. Mort Zalkind | 2002-09-04 |
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Piñero | Doctor | 2001-10-05 |
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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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Labor Pains | David Raymond | 2000-11-07 |
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Yesterday's Tomorrows | Self | 1999-08-09 |
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Goosed | Mel | 1999-09-28 |
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Suits | Tom Cranston | 1999-01-10 |
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Funny Is Money | Self | 1999-10-01 |
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The Contract | Jackson | 1999-05-29 |
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Primary Colors | Norman Asher | 1998-03-20 |
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Next Stop Wonderland | Arty Lesser | 1998-08-21 |
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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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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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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | 1990-05-03 |
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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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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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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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This Wife for Hire | Alan Harper | 1985-03-18 |
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Summer Switch | Bill Andrews | 1984-09-19 |
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Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's | Himself | 1984-08-24 |
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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 |
