Robert Klein profile
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Robert Klein

8th February 1942 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA Acting

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).

81 Movies 45 TV Shows 126 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Putzel 10th October 2012 as Narrator (voice)
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Demoted 12th March 2011 as Bob Farrell
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Goosed 28th September 1999 as Mel
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Suits 10th January 1999 as Tom Cranston
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Clarissa 30th September 1995 as Hugh Hamilton
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Jeffrey 18th August 1995 as Skip Winkley
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Since '45 15th September 1979 as Self - Performer
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Hooper 28th July 1978 as Roger Deal
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Gravity 23rd April 2010 as Father Anthony
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Oz 12th July 1997 as Self (uncredited)
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Duckman 5th March 1994 as Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
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Frasier 16th September 1993 as Gary (voice)