Acting
Robert Klein
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
Notice to Quit
Film · 2024
Before I Go
Film · 2021
The History of Comedy
Series · 2017
Will & Grace
Series · 2017
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
Film · 2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Film · 2015
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Film · 2014
The Mysteries of Laura
Series · 2014
Madam Secretary
Series · 2014
Putzel
Film · 2012
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
Film · 2012
Inside Comedy
Series · 2012
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
Series · 2012
Dirty Movie
Film · 2011
Demoted
Film · 2011
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Film · 2010
The Back-Up Plan
Film · 2010
Gravity
Series · 2010
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Film · 2009
The Good Wife
Series · 2009
The Good Wife
Series · 2009
Definitely, Maybe
Film · 2008
Monty Python Conquers America
Film · 2008
Life on Mars
Series · 2008
Reign Over Me
Film · 2007
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Film · 2007
Heartland
Series · 2007
Ira & Abby
Film · 2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Film · 2006
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Film · 2005
The Stones
Series · 2004
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Film · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Series · 2003
Two Weeks Notice
Film · 2002
The Safety of Objects
Film · 2002
Comedian
Film · 2002
I'm with Lucy
Film · 2002
People I Know
Film · 2002
Piñero
Film · 2001
Bob Patterson
Series · 2001
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Film · 2000
Labor Pains
Film · 2000
From Where I Sit
Film · 2000
Yes, Dear
Series · 2000
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Film · 1999
Funny Is Money
Film · 1999
Suits
Film · 1999
Goosed
Film · 1999
The Contract
Film · 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
Film · 1999
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Series · 1999
The Early Show
Series · 1999
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Film · 1998
Primary Colors
Film · 1998
Next Stop Wonderland
Film · 1998
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Film · 1998
The King of Queens
Series · 1998
Hollywood Squares
Series · 1998
The View
Series · 1997
Oz
Series · 1997
One Fine Day
Film · 1996
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Series · 1996
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Film · 1995
Clarissa
Film · 1995
Jeffrey
Film · 1995
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Series · 1995
Mixed Nuts
Film · 1994
Radioland Murders
Film · 1994
Duckman
Series · 1994
Frasier
Series · 1993
Late Show with David Letterman
Series · 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Series · 1993
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Film · 1992
Mad About You
Series · 1992
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Series · 1992
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Film · 1990
Night of 100 Stars III
Film · 1990
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Film · 1990
Comic Relief '90
Film · 1990
Law & Order
Series · 1990
Dangerous Curves
Film · 1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Film · 1988
Tax Attack '87
Film · 1987
Robert Klein on Broadway
Film · 1986
Let's Go Mets
Film · 1986
The Best of John Belushi
Film · 1985
This Wife for Hire
Film · 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Film · 1985
Poison Ivy
Film · 1985
The Twilight Zone
Series · 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
Series · 1985
The Comedy Factory
Series · 1985
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Film · 1984
Summer Switch
Film · 1984
Murder, She Wrote
Series · 1984
Your Place... or Mine?
Film · 1983
Pajama Tops
Film · 1983
The Last Unicorn
Film · 1982
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Film · 1982
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
Film · 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Film · 1982
Table Settings
Film · 1982
Family Ties
Series · 1982
Nobody's Perfekt
Film · 1981
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Film · 1980
The Bell Jar
Film · 1979
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Film · 1979
They're Playing Our Song
Film · 1979
Since '45
Film · 1979
Hooper
Film · 1978
The Gang
Film · 1977
Robert Klein Revisited
Film · 1977
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Film · 1977
The Gypsy
Film · 1975
An Evening with Robert Klein
Film · 1975
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Saturday Night Live
Series · 1975
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
Series · 1974
Rock Concert
Series · 1973
Rivals
Film · 1972
The Midnight Special
Series · 1972
The Pursuit of Happiness
Film · 1971
The Owl and the Pussycat
Film · 1970
The Landlord
Film · 1970
The Flip Wilson Show
Series · 1970
Comedy Tonight
Series · 1970
The Dick Cavett Show
Series · 1968
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Series · 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Series · 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
The Mike Douglas Show
Series · 1961
Tony Awards
Series · 1956
The Bob Hope Show
Series · 1950
The Ed Sullivan Show
Series · 1948