ROBERT KLEIN
Robert Klein
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: February 8, 1942
Place of Birth: The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Biography
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).
Filmography
Starring
2024·
Notice to Quit2017·
Will & GraceMartin Adler
Self
2014·
Madam SecretaryLester Clark
Leo Diamond
Self
2012·
Inside ComedySelf
2010·
GravityFather Anthony
2009·
The Good WifeLyle Pollard, Lyle
2008·
Life on MarsElliott Casso
2007·
HeartlandDwayne Trent
2004·
The StonesStan Stone
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self
2001·
Bob PattersonLandau
2000·
Yes, DearRobert Klein
Dwight Stannich
1999·
The ContractJackson
1998·
Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
Self
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
1990·
Law & OrderRick Mason
1985·
The Comedy FactoryRobert Morgan
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
1972·
The Midnight SpecialSelf
1970·
Comedy Tonight1970·
The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1968·
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
Self
Self - Guest Host, Self
Self, Self - Co-Host
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Performer
1950·
The Bob Hope ShowSelf
1948·
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Vernon Gersch
2021·
Before I GoJasper
Mayor of New York
Mayor
2012·
PutzelNarrator (voice)
2011·
DemotedBob Farrell
2011·
Dirty MovieThe CEO
2010·
The Back-Up PlanDr. Scott Harris
Robert Klein
Self
2008·
Definitely, MaybeRobert Klein
Self
2007·
Reign Over MeJonathan Timpleman
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
2006·
Ira & AbbySeymour Black
Phillip Warren
2002·
People I KnowDr. Sandy Napier
2002·
I'm with LucyDr. Mort Zalkind
2002·
ComedianSelf
Howard Gold
2002·
Two Weeks NoticeLarry Kelson
2001·
PiñeroDoctor
2000·
From Where I SitLenny
2000·
Labor PainsDavid Raymond
Himself
1999·
The Early ShowSelf
1999·
GoosedMel
1999·
SuitsTom Cranston
1999·
Funny Is MoneySelf
Self
1998·
The King of QueensBruce Degner
Host
1998·
Next Stop WonderlandArty Lesser
1998·
Primary ColorsNorman Asher
1997·
OzSelf (uncredited)
1997·
The ViewSelf
1996·
One Fine DayDr. Martin
Robert (voice)
1995·
JeffreySkip Winkley
1995·
ClarissaHugh Hamilton
Himself
1994·
DuckmanUncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
1994·
Radioland MurdersFather Writer
1994·
Mixed NutsMr. Lobel
1993·
FrasierGary (voice)
1992·
Mad About YouStan Freitus
1990·
Comic Relief '90Self
Narrator (voice)
Self
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Self
1988·
Dangerous CurvesBam Bam
1986·
Let's Go MetsSelf
Himself
1985·
The Twilight Zone(segment "Wordplay")
1985·
Poison Ivy'Big Irv' Klopper
Self
1985·
This Wife for HireAlan Harper
Various Characters
1984·
Murder, She WroteBarney Drake
1984·
Summer SwitchBill Andrews
Himself
1983·
Pajama TopsLenny Jolie-Jolie
Nick
1982·
Family TiesRoger "Eggy" Erdman
1982·
Table Settings1982·
Night of 100 StarsSelf
Himself
Self
1982·
The Last UnicornThe Butterfly (voice)
1981·
Nobody's PerfektWalter
1979·
Since '45Self - Performer
1979·
The Bell JarLenny
1978·
HooperRoger Deal
Himself
1977·
The GangHimself
1975·
The Gypsy1973·
Rock ConcertSelf
1972·
RivalsPeter
Melvin Lasher
1970·
The LandlordPeter
Barney
Production
Writer
Original Music Composer, Executive Producer, Writer
Writer
Additional Writing
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
1978·
PuzzleExecutive Producer
Writer