Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Age: 83 years old
Born: February 8, 1942 in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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).
Notice to Quit

Notice to Quit

Movie | 2024
Before I Go

Before I Go

Movie | 2021
Jasper
Will & Grace

Will & Grace

TV | 2018
Martin Adler
4 Episodes
The History of Comedy

The History of Comedy

TV | 2017
Self
14 Episodes
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg

Movie | 2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

Movie | 2015
Mayor of New York
Sharknado 2: The Second One

Sharknado 2: The Second One

Movie | 2014
Mayor
The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV | 2014
Lyle Pollard
One Episode
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
The Mysteries of Laura

The Mysteries of Laura

TV | 2014
Leo Diamond
5 Episodes
Madam Secretary

Madam Secretary

TV | 2014
Lester Clark
One Episode
Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

TV | 2013
Self
One Episode
The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV | 2013
Lyle
One Episode
Putzel

Putzel

Movie | 2012
Narrator (voice)
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie

National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie

Movie | 2012
CEO
National Lampoon's Dirty Movie

National Lampoon's Dirty Movie

Movie | 2011
The CEO
Demoted

Demoted

Movie | 2011
Bob Farrell
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced

Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced

Movie | 2010
Robert Klein
The Back-Up Plan

The Back-Up Plan

Movie | 2010
Dr. Scott Harris
Gravity

Gravity

TV | 2010
Father Anthony
2 Episodes
Heartland

Heartland

TV | 2010
Dwayne Trent
One Episode
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary

Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary

Movie | 2009
Self
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV | 2009
Dwight Stannich
4 Episodes
Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe

Movie | 2008
Robert Klein
Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

Movie | 2008
Self
Life on Mars

Life on Mars

TV | 2008
Elliott Casso
One Episode
Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me

Movie | 2007
Jonathan Timpleman
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award

Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award

Movie | 2007
Self
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV | 2007
One Episode
Ira & Abby

Ira & Abby

Movie | 2006
Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

Movie | 2006
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV | 2006
Self
One Episode
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue

Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue

Movie | 2005
Self
The Early Show

The Early Show

TV | 2005
Self
One Episode
The View

The View

TV | 2004
Self
One Episode
The Stones

The Stones

TV | 2004
Stan Stone
10 Episodes
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Movie | 2003
Phillip Warren
Yes, Dear

Yes, Dear

TV | 2003
Self
One Episode
Two Weeks Notice

Two Weeks Notice

Movie | 2002
Larry Kelson
The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

Movie | 2002
Howard Gold
Comedian

Comedian

Movie | 2002
Self
I'm with Lucy

I'm with Lucy

Movie | 2002
Dr. Mort Zalkind
People I Know

People I Know

Movie | 2002
Dr. Sandy Napier
Piñero

Piñero

Movie | 2001
Doctor
Oz

Oz

TV | 2001
Self (uncredited)
One Episode
Bob Patterson

Bob Patterson

TV | 2001
Landau
10 Episodes
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s

Robert Klein: Child in His 50s

Movie | 2000
Himself
Labor Pains

Labor Pains

Movie | 2000
David Raymond
From Where I Sit

From Where I Sit

Movie | 2000
Lenny
Yesterday's Tomorrows

Yesterday's Tomorrows

Movie | 1999
Self
Funny Is Money

Funny Is Money

Movie | 1999
Self
Suits

Suits

Movie | 1999
Tom Cranston
Goosed

Goosed

Movie | 1999
Mel
The Contract

The Contract

Movie | 1999
Jackson
Mad About You

Mad About You

TV | 1999
Stan Freitus
One Episode
The King of Queens

The King of Queens

TV | 1999
Bruce Degner
One Episode
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Movie | 1998
Self
Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Movie | 1998
Norman Asher
Next Stop Wonderland

Next Stop Wonderland

Movie | 1998
Arty Lesser
Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Movie | 1998
Host
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

TV | 1998
Robert (voice)
One Episode
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1998
Self - Panelist
10 Episodes
Duckman

Duckman

TV | 1997
Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
2 Episodes
One Fine Day

One Fine Day

Movie | 1996
Dr. Martin
The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

TV | 1996
Self
One Episode
Robert Klein: It All Started Here

Robert Klein: It All Started Here

Movie | 1995
Himself
Clarissa

Clarissa

Movie | 1995
Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey

Jeffrey

Movie | 1995
Skip Winkley
Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

Movie | 1994
Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders

Movie | 1994
Father Writer
Frasier

Frasier

TV | 1993
Gary (voice)
One Episode
Law & Order

Law & Order

TV | 1993
Rick Mason
One Episode
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Movie | 1992
Self
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Movie | 1990
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

Movie | 1990
Self
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Movie | 1990
Narrator (voice)
Comic Relief '90

Comic Relief '90

Movie | 1990
Self
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1989
Barney Drake
One Episode
Dangerous Curves

Dangerous Curves

Movie | 1988
Bam Bam
An All-Star Toast to the Improv

An All-Star Toast to the Improv

Movie | 1988
Self
Family Ties

Family Ties

TV | 1988
Roger "Eggy" Erdman
One Episode
Robert Klein on Broadway

Robert Klein on Broadway

Movie | 1986
Himself
Let's Go Mets

Let's Go Mets

Movie | 1986
Self
The Comedy Factory

The Comedy Factory

TV | 1986
Robert Morgan
One Episode
The Best of John Belushi

The Best of John Belushi

Movie | 1985
Various Characters
This Wife for Hire

This Wife for Hire

Movie | 1985
Alan Harper
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie | 1985
Self
Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy

Movie | 1985
'Big Irv' Klopper
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

TV | 1985
(segment "Wordplay")
One Episode
George Burns Comedy Week

George Burns Comedy Week

TV | 1985
One Episode
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's

Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's

Movie | 1984
Himself
Summer Switch

Summer Switch

Movie | 1984
Bill Andrews
Your Place... or Mine?

Your Place... or Mine?

Movie | 1983
Nick
Pajama Tops

Pajama Tops

Movie | 1983
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn

Movie | 1982
The Butterfly (voice)
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

Movie | 1982
Self
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale

On Location: Robert Klein at Yale

Movie | 1982
Himself
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Movie | 1982
Self
Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Movie | 1981
Walter
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special

All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special

Movie | 1980
Self
The Bell Jar

The Bell Jar

Movie | 1979
Lenny
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

Movie | 1979
Self
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1979
Self - Performer
3 Episodes
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1979
Self
One Episode
Hooper

Hooper

Movie | 1978
Roger Deal
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1978
Self - Co-Host
One Episode
The Gang

The Gang

Movie | 1977
Robert Klein Revisited

Robert Klein Revisited

Movie | 1977
Himself
Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Movie | 1977
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1976
Self - Guest Host
3 Episodes
The Gypsy

The Gypsy

Movie | 1975
An Evening with Robert Klein

An Evening with Robert Klein

Movie | 1975
Himself
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

TV | 1975
Self - Host
2 Episodes
Rock Concert

Rock Concert

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers

Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers

TV | 1974
One Episode
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

TV | 1973
Self
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1973
Self
3 Episodes
Rivals

Rivals

Movie | 1972
Peter
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1972
Self
One Episode
The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Movie | 1971
Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat

Movie | 1970
Barney
The Landlord

The Landlord

Movie | 1970
Peter
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

TV | 1970
Self
2 Episodes
Comedy Tonight

Comedy Tonight

TV | 1970
8 Episodes
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV | 1970
Self
One Episode
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1970
Self - Guest
4 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1968
Self
13 Episodes
They're Playing Our Song

They're Playing Our Song

Movie
Vernon Gersch
Notice to Quit

Notice to Quit

Movie | 2024
Before I Go

Before I Go

Movie | 2021
Jasper
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg

Movie | 2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

Movie | 2015
Mayor of New York
Sharknado 2: The Second One

Sharknado 2: The Second One

Movie | 2014
Mayor
Putzel

Putzel

Movie | 2012
Narrator (voice)
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie

National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie

Movie | 2012
CEO
National Lampoon's Dirty Movie

National Lampoon's Dirty Movie

Movie | 2011
The CEO
Demoted

Demoted

Movie | 2011
Bob Farrell
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced

Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced

Movie | 2010
Robert Klein
The Back-Up Plan

The Back-Up Plan

Movie | 2010
Dr. Scott Harris
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary

Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary

Movie | 2009
Self
Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe

Movie | 2008
Robert Klein
Monty Python Conquers America

Monty Python Conquers America

Movie | 2008
Self
Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me

Movie | 2007
Jonathan Timpleman
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award

Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award

Movie | 2007
Self
Ira & Abby

Ira & Abby

Movie | 2006
Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays

Movie | 2006
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue

Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue

Movie | 2005
Self
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
The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

Movie | 2002
Howard Gold
Comedian

Comedian

Movie | 2002
Self
I'm with Lucy

I'm with Lucy

Movie | 2002
Dr. Mort Zalkind
People I Know

People I Know

Movie | 2002
Dr. Sandy Napier
Piñero

Piñero

Movie | 2001
Doctor
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s

Robert Klein: Child in His 50s

Movie | 2000
Himself
Labor Pains

Labor Pains

Movie | 2000
David Raymond
From Where I Sit

From Where I Sit

Movie | 2000
Lenny
Yesterday's Tomorrows

Yesterday's Tomorrows

Movie | 1999
Self
Funny Is Money

Funny Is Money

Movie | 1999
Self
Suits

Suits

Movie | 1999
Tom Cranston
Goosed

Goosed

Movie | 1999
Mel
The Contract

The Contract

Movie | 1999
Jackson
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Movie | 1998
Self
Primary Colors

Primary Colors

Movie | 1998
Norman Asher
Next Stop Wonderland

Next Stop Wonderland

Movie | 1998
Arty Lesser
Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Monty Python: Live at Aspen

Movie | 1998
Host
One Fine Day

One Fine Day

Movie | 1996
Dr. Martin
Robert Klein: It All Started Here

Robert Klein: It All Started Here

Movie | 1995
Himself
Clarissa

Clarissa

Movie | 1995
Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey

Jeffrey

Movie | 1995
Skip Winkley
Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

Movie | 1994
Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders

Movie | 1994
Father Writer
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys

Movie | 1992
Self
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Movie | 1990
Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Night of 100 Stars III

Night of 100 Stars III

Movie | 1990
Self
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Movie | 1990
Narrator (voice)
Comic Relief '90

Comic Relief '90

Movie | 1990
Self
Dangerous Curves

Dangerous Curves

Movie | 1988
Bam Bam
An All-Star Toast to the Improv

An All-Star Toast to the Improv

Movie | 1988
Self
Robert Klein on Broadway

Robert Klein on Broadway

Movie | 1986
Himself
Let's Go Mets

Let's Go Mets

Movie | 1986
Self
The Best of John Belushi

The Best of John Belushi

Movie | 1985
Various Characters
This Wife for Hire

This Wife for Hire

Movie | 1985
Alan Harper
Night of 100 Stars II

Night of 100 Stars II

Movie | 1985
Self
Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy

Movie | 1985
'Big Irv' Klopper
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's

Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's

Movie | 1984
Himself
Summer Switch

Summer Switch

Movie | 1984
Bill Andrews
Your Place... or Mine?

Your Place... or Mine?

Movie | 1983
Nick
Pajama Tops

Pajama Tops

Movie | 1983
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn

Movie | 1982
The Butterfly (voice)
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell

Movie | 1982
Self
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale

On Location: Robert Klein at Yale

Movie | 1982
Himself
Night of 100 Stars

Night of 100 Stars

Movie | 1982
Self
Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

Movie | 1981
Walter
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special

All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special

Movie | 1980
Self
The Bell Jar

The Bell Jar

Movie | 1979
Lenny
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip

Movie | 1979
Self
Hooper

Hooper

Movie | 1978
Roger Deal
The Gang

The Gang

Movie | 1977
Robert Klein Revisited

Robert Klein Revisited

Movie | 1977
Himself
Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Dick Clark's Good Old Days

Movie | 1977
The Gypsy

The Gypsy

Movie | 1975
An Evening with Robert Klein

An Evening with Robert Klein

Movie | 1975
Himself
Rivals

Rivals

Movie | 1972
Peter
The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

Movie | 1971
Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat

Movie | 1970
Barney
The Landlord

The Landlord

Movie | 1970
Peter
They're Playing Our Song

They're Playing Our Song

Movie
Vernon Gersch
Will & Grace

Will & Grace

TV | 2018
Martin Adler
4 Episodes
The History of Comedy

The History of Comedy

TV | 2017
Self
14 Episodes
The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV | 2014
Lyle Pollard
One Episode
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

TV | 2014
Self
One Episode
The Mysteries of Laura

The Mysteries of Laura

TV | 2014
Leo Diamond
5 Episodes
Madam Secretary

Madam Secretary

TV | 2014
Lester Clark
One Episode
Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

TV | 2013
Self
One Episode
The Good Wife

The Good Wife

TV | 2013
Lyle
One Episode
Gravity

Gravity

TV | 2010
Father Anthony
2 Episodes
Heartland

Heartland

TV | 2010
Dwayne Trent
One Episode
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

TV | 2009
Dwight Stannich
4 Episodes
Life on Mars

Life on Mars

TV | 2008
Elliott Casso
One Episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

TV | 2007
One Episode
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

TV | 2006
Self
One Episode
The Early Show

The Early Show

TV | 2005
Self
One Episode
The View

The View

TV | 2004
Self
One Episode
The Stones

The Stones

TV | 2004
Stan Stone
10 Episodes
Yes, Dear

Yes, Dear

TV | 2003
Self
One Episode
Oz

Oz

TV | 2001
Self (uncredited)
One Episode
Bob Patterson

Bob Patterson

TV | 2001
Landau
10 Episodes
Mad About You

Mad About You

TV | 1999
Stan Freitus
One Episode
The King of Queens

The King of Queens

TV | 1999
Bruce Degner
One Episode
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

TV | 1998
Robert (voice)
One Episode
Hollywood Squares

Hollywood Squares

TV | 1998
Self - Panelist
10 Episodes
Duckman

Duckman

TV | 1997
Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
2 Episodes
The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

TV | 1996
Self
One Episode
Frasier

Frasier

TV | 1993
Gary (voice)
One Episode
Law & Order

Law & Order

TV | 1993
Rick Mason
One Episode
Murder, She Wrote

Murder, She Wrote

TV | 1989
Barney Drake
One Episode
Family Ties

Family Ties

TV | 1988
Roger "Eggy" Erdman
One Episode
The Comedy Factory

The Comedy Factory

TV | 1986
Robert Morgan
One Episode
The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

TV | 1985
(segment "Wordplay")
One Episode
George Burns Comedy Week

George Burns Comedy Week

TV | 1985
One Episode
Tony Awards

Tony Awards

TV | 1979
Self - Performer
3 Episodes
The Bob Hope Show

The Bob Hope Show

TV | 1979
Self
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1978
Self - Co-Host
One Episode
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1976
Self - Guest Host
3 Episodes
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

TV | 1975
Self - Host
2 Episodes
Rock Concert

Rock Concert

TV | 1974
Self
One Episode
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers

Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers

TV | 1974
One Episode
The Midnight Special

The Midnight Special

TV | 1973
Self
One Episode
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

TV | 1973
Self
3 Episodes
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

TV | 1972
Self
One Episode
The Flip Wilson Show

The Flip Wilson Show

TV | 1970
Self
2 Episodes
Comedy Tonight

Comedy Tonight

TV | 1970
8 Episodes
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

TV | 1970
Self
One Episode
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

TV | 1970
Self - Guest
4 Episodes
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

TV | 1968
Self
13 Episodes