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).
Acted in 76
2020s
- 2026
- 2024
Notice to Quit
Movie
- 2021
Before I Go
Jasper
2010s
- 2017
- 2016
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
Movie
- 2015
- 2014
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert Klein
Gravity
Father Anthony · 2 episodes
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
- 2004
The Stones
Stan Stone · 10 episodes
- 2003
- 2002
I'm with Lucy
Dr. Mort Zalkind
- 2001
Piñero
Doctor
Bob Patterson
Landau · 5 episodes
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
(archive footage)
The Contract
Jackson
Suits
Tom Cranston
- 1998
Next Stop Wonderland
Arty Lesser
- 1996
- 1995
Clarissa
Hugh Hamilton
- 1994
Radioland Murders
Father Writer
- 1993
- 1992
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
Dangerous Curves
Bam Bam
- 1985
George Burns Comedy Week
TV
The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
This Wife for Hire
Alan Harper
- 1984
Summer Switch
Bill Andrews
- 1983
Pajama Tops
Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Your Place... or Mine?
Nick
- 1982
Table Settings
Movie
- 1981
Nobody's Perfekt
Walter
1970s
- 1979
The Bell Jar
Lenny
They're Playing Our Song
Vernon Gersch
- 1978
- 1977
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Movie
- 1975
- 1972
Rivals
Peter
- 1971
The Pursuit of Happiness
Melvin Lasher
- 1970
The Landlord
Peter
Wrote 7
2010s
- 2010
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Writer
2000s
- 2005
- 2000
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Writer
1990s
- 1990
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Writer
1980s
- 1986
Robert Klein on Broadway
Writer
- 1984
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Writer
1970s
- 1975
Produced 2
1970s
- 1978
Puzzle
Executive Producer
Sound 1
Other crew 1
Appearances47
2010s
- 2017
- 2012
2000s
- 2009
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Self
- 2008
Monty Python Conquers America
Self
- 2007
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Self
- 2005
- 2003
- 2002
Comedian
Self
- 2000
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Himself
1990s
- 1999
Funny Is Money
Self
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Self
- 1998
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Host
- 1997
- 1996
- 1993
- 1992
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Self
- 1990
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Narrator (voice)
Night of 100 Stars III
Self
1980s
- 1988
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
Self
- 1987
Tax Attack '87
Self
- 1986
Robert Klein on Broadway
Himself
Let's Go Mets
Self
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
- 1984
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Himself
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Self
- 1980
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
Self
1970s
- 1979
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Self
- 1977
Robert Klein Revisited
Himself
- 1975
- 1973
- 1972
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
- 1962
- 1961
1940s
- 1948
