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Robert Klein

1942-02-08 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

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Biografia

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).

Películas

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