Robert Klein
Acting
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).
Notice to Quit
Before I Go
Jasper
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Mayor of New York
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Mayor
Putzel
Narrator (voice)
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
CEO
Demoted
Bob Farrell
Dirty Movie
The CEO
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert Klein
The Back-Up Plan
Dr. Scott Harris
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Self
Definitely, Maybe
Robert Klein
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Self
Reign Over Me
Jonathan Timpleman
Ira & Abby
Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Self
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Phillip Warren
Two Weeks Notice
Larry Kelson
People I Know
Dr. Sandy Napier
The Safety of Objects
Howard Gold
Comedian
Self
I'm with Lucy
Dr. Mort Zalkind
Piñero
Doctor
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Himself
Labor Pains
David Raymond
From Where I Sit
Lenny
Funny Is Money
Self
Goosed
Mel
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
The Contract
Jackson
Suits
Tom Cranston
Next Stop Wonderland
Arty Lesser
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Host
Primary Colors
Norman Asher
One Fine Day
Dr. Martin
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Himself
Clarissa
Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey
Skip Winkley
Mixed Nuts
Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders
Father Writer
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Narrator (voice)
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
Comic Relief '90
Self
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Dangerous Curves
Bam Bam
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
Robert Klein on Broadway
Himself
Let's Go Mets
Self
The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
This Wife for Hire
Alan Harper
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
Poison Ivy
'Big Irv' Klopper
Summer Switch
Bill Andrews
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Himself
Pajama Tops
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Your Place... or Mine?
Nick
The Last Unicorn
The Butterfly (voice)
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
Himself
Night of 100 Stars
Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Self
Nobody's Perfekt
Walter
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Self
Since '45
Self - Performer
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Self
The Bell Jar
Lenny
Hooper
Roger Deal
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Robert Klein Revisited
Himself
The Gang
An Evening with Robert Klein
Himself
The Gypsy
Rivals
Peter
The Pursuit of Happiness
Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat
Barney
The Landlord
Peter