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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National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie | CEO | 2012-04-25 |
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Putzel | Narrator (voice) | 2012-10-10 |
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Demoted | Bob Farrell | 2011-03-12 |
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Dirty Movie | The CEO | 2011-02-15 |
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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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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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People I Know | Dr. Sandy Napier | 2002-11-21 |
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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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Labor Pains | David Raymond | 2000-11-07 |
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Robert Klein: Child in His 50s | Himself | 2000-12-02 |
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The Contract | Jackson | 1999-05-29 |
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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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Goosed | Mel | 1999-09-28 |
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Funny Is Money | Self | 1999-10-01 |
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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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Primary Colors | Norman Asher | 1998-03-20 |
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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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Clarissa | Hugh Hamilton | 1995-09-30 |
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Jeffrey | Skip Winkley | 1995-08-18 |
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Robert Klein: It All Started Here | Himself | 1995-12-02 |
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Mixed Nuts | Mr. Lobel | 1994-12-21 |
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Radioland Murders | Father Writer | 1994-10-21 |
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Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys | Self | 1992-04-05 |
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Comic Relief '90 | Self | 1990-05-12 |
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel | Narrator (voice) | 1990-09-10 |
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Night of 100 Stars III | Self | 1990-05-21 |
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Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) | 1990-05-03 |
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Dangerous Curves | Bam Bam | 1988-09-23 |
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An All-Star Toast to the Improv | Self | 1988-01-30 |
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Robert Klein on Broadway | Himself | 1986-07-26 |
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Let's Go Mets | Self | 1986-01-01 |
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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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This Wife for Hire | Alan Harper | 1985-03-18 |
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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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On Location: Robert Klein at Yale | Himself | 1982-05-14 |
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The Last Unicorn | The Butterfly (voice) | 1982-11-19 |
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Night of 100 Stars | Self | 1982-03-08 |
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The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell | Self | 1982-01-02 |
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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 | Roger 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 Owl and the Pussycat | Barney | 1970-11-03 |
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The Landlord | Peter | 1970-05-20 |
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They're Playing Our Song | Vernon Gersch |
