Alan King
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1927-12-27
Day of Death
2004-05-09 (76 years old)
Place of Birth
New York, New York, USA
Alan King
Biography
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.
Known For
Acting
(2015)
Uncovering Wolfen
as Self (archive footage)
(2004)
Mind the Gap
as Herb Schweitzer
(2004)
Judy Garland: By Myself
as Self - Actor (voice)
(2003)
Mystics
as Donal
(2002)
Sunshine State
as Murray Silver
(2001)
Rush Hour 2
as Steve Reign
(2001)
(1999)
(1998)
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as Supreme Commander (voice)
(1998)
(1996)
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
as Narrator
(1995)
Casino
as Andy Stone
(1995)
(1995)
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
as Self (uncredited)
(1995)
Dad, the Angel & Me
as Bernie
(1992)
Night and the City
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
(1990)
The Bonfire of the Vanities
as Arthur Ruskin
(1989)
Enemies, a Love Story
as Rabbi Lembeck
(1989)
(1988)
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
as Alan King
(1988)
Memories of Me
as Abe
(1988)
Funny
as Self
(1987)
You Talkin' To Me?
as Self
(1987)
(1985)
Cat's Eye
as Dr. Donatti
(1985)
(1984)
(1984)
(1983)
Lovesick
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
(1982)
I, the Jury
as Charles Kalecki
(1982)
Author! Author!
as Kreplich
(1980)
Just Tell Me What You Want
as Max Herschel
(1980)
Pleasure Palace
as Himself (uncredited)
(1980)
Pinocchio's Christmas
as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
(1978)
How to Pick Up Girls!
as Manny Shiller
(1976)
Joys
as Self
(1971)
The Anderson Tapes
as Pat Angelo
(1970)
(1968)
Bye Bye Braverman
as The Rabbi
(1968)
(1961)
On the Fiddle
as Top Sgt. Buzzer
(1961)
On the Fiddle
as T/Sgt Buzzer
(1957)
The Helen Morgan Story
as Benny Weaver
(1956)
Miracle in the Rain
as Gil Parker
(1956)
The Girl He Left Behind
as Maguire
(1955)
Hit the Deck
as Shore Patrol
Crew
(1987)
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
Executive Producer, Writer
(1981)
Wolfen
Executive Producer
(1981)
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Producer
(1980)
Happy Birthday, Gemini
Executive Producer
(1978)
How to Pick Up Girls!
Executive Producer