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).
Movie Appearances
The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice)
1982
Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman
2007
Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson
2002
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990
One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin
1996
Mixed Nuts
as Mr. Lobel
1994
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
as Self
1998
The Safety of Objects
as Howard Gold
2002
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Phillip Warren
2003
The Owl and the Pussycat
as Barney
1970
The Gypsy
1975
Hooper
as Roger Deal
1978
The Gang
1977
Comedian
as Self
2002
I'm with Lucy
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
2002
An Evening with Robert Klein
as Himself
1975
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
as Robert Klein
2010
Dirty Movie
as The CEO
2011
Dangerous Curves
as Bam Bam
1988
Robert Klein on Broadway
as Himself
1986
TV Appearances
Murder, She Wrote
as Barney Drake
1984
Family Ties
as Roger "Eggy" Erdman
1982
Mad About You
as Stan Freitus
1992
Duckman
as Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
1994
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self
2003
The Twilight Zone
as (segment "Wordplay")
1985
The View
as Self
1997
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
as Robert (voice)
1995
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dwight Stannich
1999
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Oz
as Self (uncredited)
1997
Frasier
as Gary (voice)
1993