Alan King
Biography
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.
Movie Appearances
Casino
as Andy Stone
1995
Cat's Eye
as Dr. Donatti
1985
Rush Hour 2
as Steve Reign
2001
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
as Self
2001
Mind the Gap
as Herb Schweitzer
2004
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
as Self
1998
The Anderson Tapes
as Pat Angelo
1971
The Infiltrator
1995
The Bonfire of the Vanities
as Arthur Ruskin
1990
Night and the City
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
1992
I, the Jury
as Charles Kalecki
1982
Steve Martin Live!
as Self
1984
Funny
as Self
1988
Lovesick
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
1983
Sunshine State
as Murray Silver
2002
Memories of Me
as Abe
1988
The Helen Morgan Story
as Benny Weaver
1957
Mystics
as Donal
2003
Enemies, a Love Story
as Rabbi Lembeck
1989
On the Fiddle
as Top Sgt. Buzzer
1961
