Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1942-02-08 (Age: 84)
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).
Filmography (80)
Notice to Quit
2024
Before I Go
2021
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
Sharknado 2: The Second One
2014Putzel
2012
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012
Demoted
2011
Dirty Movie
2011
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010
The Back-Up Plan
2010
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
2009
Definitely, Maybe
2008
Monty Python Conquers America
2008
