Robert Klein
Acting
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
Acting129
movieBefore I Go
2021
Jasper
tvWill & Grace
2017
Martin Adler
movieSharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
Mayor of New York
tvMadam Secretary
2014
Lester Clark
tvThe Mysteries of Laura
2014
Leo Diamond
Putzel
2012
Narrator (voice)
movieDemoted
2011
Bob Farrell
movieDirty Movie
2011
The CEO
movieRobert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010
Robert Klein
movieThe Back-Up Plan
2010
Dr. Scott Harris
tvGravity
2010
Father Anthony
tvThe Good Wife
2009
Lyle / Lyle Pollard
tvLife on Mars
2008
Elliott Casso
movieDefinitely, Maybe
2008
Robert Klein
tvHeartland
2007
Dwayne Trent
movieReign Over Me
2007
Jonathan Timpleman
movieIra & Abby
2006
Seymour Black
movieThe Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
tvThe Stones
2004
Stan Stone
movieHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
Phillip Warren
movieTwo Weeks Notice
2002
Larry Kelson
moviePeople I Know
2002
Dr. Sandy Napier
movieThe Safety of Objects
2002
Howard Gold
movieI'm with Lucy
2002
Dr. Mort Zalkind
moviePiñero
2001
Doctor
tvBob Patterson
2001
Landau
Labor Pains
2000
David Raymond
tvYes, Dear
2000
Robert Klein
tvLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Dwight Stannich
movieThe Contract
1999
Jackson
movieSuits
1999
Tom Cranston
tvThe King of Queens
1998
Bruce Degner
tvHollywood Squares
1998
Self - Panelist
movieNext Stop Wonderland
1998
Arty Lesser
moviePrimary Colors
1998
Norman Asher
tvThe View
1997
Self
tvOz
1997
Self (uncredited)
movieOne Fine Day
1996
Dr. Martin
movieClarissa
1995
Hugh Hamilton
movieJeffrey
1995
Skip Winkley
tvDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Robert (voice)
movieMixed Nuts
1994
Mr. Lobel
movieRadioland Murders
1994
Father Writer
tvDuckman
1994
Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
tvFrasier
1993
Gary (voice)
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
Self - Guest
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Guest
tvMad About You
1992
Stan Freitus
tvLaw & Order
1990
Rick Mason
movieMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990
Narrator (voice)
movieTales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
movieDangerous Curves
1988
Bam Bam
tvThe Twilight Zone
1985
(segment "Wordplay")
movieThe Best of John Belushi
1985
Various Characters
tvThe Comedy Factory
1985
Robert Morgan
movieThis Wife for Hire
1985
Alan Harper
moviePoison Ivy
1985
'Big Irv' Klopper
tvMurder, She Wrote
1984
Barney Drake
movieSummer Switch
1984
Bill Andrews
moviePajama Tops
1983
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
movieThe Last Unicorn
1982
The Butterfly (voice)
tvFamily Ties
1982
Roger "Eggy" Erdman
Since '45
1979
Self - Performer
movieHooper
1978
Roger Deal
tvSaturday Night Live
1975
Self - Host
movieRivals
1972
Peter
movieThe Pursuit of Happiness
1971
Melvin Lasher
tvThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self / Self - Guest Host
tvThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self - Co-Host / Self
tvTony Awards
1956
Self - Performer
movieThey're Playing Our Song
Vernon Gersch
Writing9
Production2
movieRobert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005
Executive Producer
moviePuzzle
1978
Executive Producer
Crew1
tvDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Additional Writing
Sound1
movieRobert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005
Original Music Composer