Robert Klein

Born: 8th of February 1942 (83 years old)

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).

Robert Klein's Filmography

The History of Comedy

The History of Comedy

  •   TV Show
  • 2017
Self
National Lampoon's Dirty Movie

National Lampoon's Dirty Movie

  •   Movie
  • 2011
The CEO
The Back-Up Plan

The Back-Up Plan

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Dr. Scott Harris
Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Robert Klein
Heartland

Heartland

  •   TV Show
  • 2007
Dwayne Trent
Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Jonathan Timpleman
Ira & Abby

Ira & Abby

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Seymour Black
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Phillip Warren
Two Weeks Notice

Two Weeks Notice

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Larry Kelson
People I Know

People I Know

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Dr. Sandy Napier
The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Howard Gold
Comedian

Comedian

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Self
Piñero

Piñero

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Doctor
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

  •   TV Show
  • 1999
Dwight Stannich
Primary Colors

Primary Colors

  •   Movie
  • 1998
Norman Asher
One Fine Day

One Fine Day

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Dr. Martin
Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Father Writer
Law & Order

Law & Order

  •   TV Show
  • 1990
Rick Mason
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

  •   Movie
  • 1990
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn

  •   Movie
  • 1982
The Butterfly (voice)
Hooper

Hooper

  •   Movie
  • 1978
Roger Deal
The Gypsy

The Gypsy

  •   Movie
  • 1975