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Alan King

Alan King

Actor · 1927–2004 · New York, New York, USA

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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.

Acted in 41

2000s

  1. 2004

    Mind the Gap

    Herb Schweitzer

  2. 2003

    Mystics

    Donal

  3. 2002

    Sunshine State

    Murray Silver

    70
  4. 2001

    Rush Hour 2

    Steve Reign

    60

1980s

  1. 1989

    Enemies, a Love Story

    Rabbi Lembeck

    71
  2. 1988

    Memories of Me

    Abe

    56

  3. Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    Alan King

  4. 1987

    thirtysomething

    TV · 4 Seasons · Drama

    72
  5. 1985

    The Golden Girls

    Mel Bushman · 1 episode

    80

  6. Cat's Eye

    Dr. Donatti

    67
  7. 1983

    Lovesick

    Lionel Gross, M.D.

  8. 1982

    The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show

    Movie · Comedy

  9. Author! Author!

    Kreplich

    55

  10. I, the Jury

    Charles Kalecki

    55
  11. 1980

    Pinocchio's Christmas

    Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)

  12. Just Tell Me What You Want

    Max Herschel

1970s

  1. 1978

    How to Pick Up Girls!

    Manny Shiller

  2. 1971

    The Anderson Tapes

    Pat Angelo

    65

1960s

  1. 1968

    The Love Song of Barney Kempinski

    Leo

  2. Bye Bye Braverman

    The Rabbi

  3. 1966

    ABC Stage 67

    Leo · 1 episode

  4. 1961

    On the Fiddle

    Top Sgt. Buzzer, T/Sgt Buzzer

1950s

  1. 1957

    The Helen Morgan Story

    Benny Weaver

  2. 1956

    The Girl He Left Behind

    Maguire

  3. Miracle in the Rain

    Gil Parker

  4. 1955

    Hit the Deck

    Shore Patrol

    62

Produced 6

1980s

  1. 1987

    An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

    Executive Producer

  2. 1981

    Wolfen

    Executive Producer

    64

  3. Cattle Annie and Little Britches

    Producer

    62
  4. 1980

    Happy Birthday, Gemini

    Executive Producer

1970s

  1. 1978

    How to Pick Up Girls!

    Executive Producer

  2. 1971

    Great Performances

    Executive Producer

    74

Wrote 1

1980s

  1. 1987

    An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

    Writer

Appearances31

2010s

  1. 2015

    Uncovering Wolfen

    Self (archive footage)

2000s

  1. 2004

    Judy Garland: By Myself

    Self - Actor (voice)

  2. 2001

    The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

    Self

1990s

  1. 1999

    Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

    Self

  2. 1998

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

    Self

  3. 1995

    The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

    Self (uncredited)

  4. 1993

    Late Show with David Letterman

    Self - Guest · 1 episode

    69

1980s

  1. 1988

    Funny

    Self

  2. 1987

    You Talkin' to Me?

    Self

  3. An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

    Self

  4. 1986

    American Masters

    Self · 1 episode

    79
  5. 1985

    Judy Garland: The Concert Years

    Self

  6. 1984

    Steve Martin Live!

    Self

  7. The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

    Self - Performer

  8. 1980

    Pleasure Palace

    Himself (uncredited)

1970s

  1. 1976

    Joys

    Self

  2. 1974

    Dinah!

    Self · 1 episode

  3. 1971

    Great Performances

    Self · 1 episode

    74
  4. 1970

    Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

    Self