Robert Klein
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-02-08 (83 years old)
Place of Birth
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Robert Klein
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).
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).
Known For
Acting
They're Playing Our Song
as Vernon Gersch
(2024)
(2021)
Before I Go
as Jasper
(2016)
(2015)
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Mayor of New York
(2014)
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as Mayor
(2012)
Putzel
as Narrator (voice)
(2012)
Another Dirty Movie
as CEO
(2011)
Dirty Movie
as The CEO
(2011)
Demoted
as Bob Farrell
(2010)
The Back-Up Plan
as Dr. Scott Harris
(2010)
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
as Robert Klein
(2009)
(2008)
Definitely, Maybe
as Robert Klein
(2008)
(2007)
Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman
(2007)
(2006)
Ira & Abby
as Seymour Black
(2006)
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
(2005)
(2003)
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Phillip Warren
(2002)
Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson
(2002)
People I Know
as Dr. Sandy Napier
(2002)
The Safety of Objects
as Howard Gold
(2002)
Comedian
as Self
(2002)
I'm with Lucy
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
(2001)
Piñero
as Doctor
(2000)
Labor Pains
as David Raymond
(2000)
From Where I Sit
as Lenny
(2000)
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
as Himself
(1999)
Goosed
as Mel
(1999)
Suits
as Tom Cranston
(1999)
The Contract
as Jackson
(1999)
Funny Is Money
as Self
(1999)
Yesterday's Tomorrows
as Self
(1998)
Primary Colors
as Norman Asher
(1998)
Next Stop Wonderland
as Arty Lesser
(1998)
(1998)
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as Host
(1996)
One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin
(1995)
Jeffrey
as Skip Winkley
(1995)
Clarissa
as Hugh Hamilton
(1995)
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
as Himself
(1994)
Mixed Nuts
as Mr. Lobel
(1994)
Radioland Murders
as Father Writer
(1992)
(1990)
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
(1990)
Night of 100 Stars III
as Self
(1990)
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
as Narrator (voice)
(1990)
Comic Relief '90
as Self
(1988)
Dangerous Curves
as Bam Bam
(1988)
(1986)
Robert Klein on Broadway
as Himself
(1985)
Night of 100 Stars II
as Self
(1985)
Poison Ivy
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
(1985)
This Wife for Hire
as Alan Harper
(1985)
The Best of John Belushi
as Various Characters
(1984)
Summer Switch
as Bill Andrews
(1984)
(1983)
Your Place... or Mine?
as Nick
(1983)
Pajama Tops
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
(1982)
The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice)
(1982)
Night of 100 Stars
as Self
(1982)
(1982)
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
as Himself
(1981)
Nobody's Perfekt
as Walter
(1980)
(1979)
The Bell Jar
as Lenny
(1979)
(1978)
Hooper
as Robert Deal
(1977)
(1977)
(1977)
Robert Klein Revisited
as Himself
(1975)
(1975)
An Evening with Robert Klein
as Himself
(1972)
Rivals
as Peter
(1971)
The Pursuit of Happiness
as Melvin Lasher
(1970)
The Owl and the Pussycat
as Barney
(1970)
The Landlord
as Peter
Crew
(2010)
(2005)
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Writer, Executive Producer, Original Music Composer
(2000)
(1995)
(1990)
(1986)
Robert Klein on Broadway
Writer
(1984)
(1982)
(1978)
Puzzle
Executive Producer
(1975)