Acting · The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA · Born February 8, 1942
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).
MovieNotice to Quit
2024
MovieBefore I Go
2021
as Jasper
TVWill & Grace
2017
as Martin Adler
TVThe History of Comedy
2017
as Self
MovieRobert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016
MovieSharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
as Mayor of New York
TVMadam Secretary
2014
as Lester Clark
TVThe Mysteries of Laura
2014
as Leo Diamond
MovieSharknado 2: The Second One
2014
as Mayor
Putzel
2012
as Narrator (voice)
TVComedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012
as Self
MovieNational Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012
as CEO
TVInside Comedy
2012
as Self
MovieDemoted
2011
as Bob Farrell
MovieDirty Movie
2011
as The CEO
MovieRobert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010
as Robert Klein
MovieThe Back-Up Plan
2010
as Dr. Scott Harris
TVGravity
2010
as Father Anthony
MoviePocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
2009
as Self
TVThe Good Wife
2009
as Lyle
TVLife on Mars
2008
as Elliott Casso
MovieDefinitely, Maybe
2008
as Robert Klein
MovieMonty Python Conquers America
2008
as Self
TVHeartland
2007
as Dwayne Trent
MovieJerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
2007
as Self
MovieReign Over Me
2007
as Jonathan Timpleman
MovieIra & Abby
2006
as Seymour Black
MovieThe Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
MovieRobert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005
as Self
TVThe Stones
2004
as Stan Stone
MovieHow to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
as Phillip Warren
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieTwo Weeks Notice
2002
as Larry Kelson
MoviePeople I Know
2002
as Dr. Sandy Napier
MovieThe Safety of Objects
2002
as Howard Gold
MovieComedian
2002
as Self
MovieI'm with Lucy
2002
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
MoviePiñero
2001
as Doctor
TVBob Patterson
2001
as Landau
MovieRobert Klein: Child in His 50s
2000
as Himself
Labor Pains
2000
as David Raymond
TVYes, Dear
2000
as Robert Klein
From Where I Sit
2000
as Lenny
TVThe Early Show
1999
as Self
MovieFunny Is Money
1999
as Self
MovieGoosed
1999
as Mel
TVLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Dwight Stannich
MovieYesterday's Tomorrows
1999
as Self
MovieThe Contract
1999
as Jackson
MovieSuits
1999
as Tom Cranston
TVThe King of Queens
1998
as Bruce Degner
TVHollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
MovieNext Stop Wonderland
1998
as Arty Lesser
MovieJerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
MovieMonty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
as Host
MoviePrimary Colors
1998
as Norman Asher
TVThe View
1997
as Self
TVOz
1997
as Self (uncredited)
MovieOne Fine Day
1996
as Dr. Martin
TVThe Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
1995
as Himself
MovieClarissa
1995
as Hugh Hamilton
MovieJeffrey
1995
as Skip Winkley
TVDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
as Robert (voice)
MovieMixed Nuts
1994
as Mr. Lobel
MovieRadioland Murders
1994
as Father Writer
TVDuckman
1994
as Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)
TVFrasier
1993
as Gary (voice)
TVLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993
as Self - Guest
TVLate Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
TVMad About You
1992
as Stan Freitus
TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
MovieLaurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as Self
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Rick Mason
MovieMike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990
as Narrator (voice)
MovieNight of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
Comic Relief '90
1990
as Self
MovieTales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
MovieDangerous Curves
1988
as Bam Bam
MovieAn All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988
as Self
MovieRobert Klein on Broadway
1986
as Himself
MovieLet's Go Mets
1986
as Self
TVThe Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Wordplay")
TVGeorge Burns Comedy Week
1985
MovieThe Best of John Belushi
1985
as Various Characters
TVThe Comedy Factory
1985
as Robert Morgan
MovieThis Wife for Hire
1985
as Alan Harper
MovieNight of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
MoviePoison Ivy
1985
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
TVMurder, She Wrote
1984
as Barney Drake
MovieSummer Switch
1984
as Bill Andrews
MovieRobert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
1984
as Himself
MoviePajama Tops
1983
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
MovieYour Place... or Mine?
1983
as Nick
MovieThe Last Unicorn
1982
as The Butterfly (voice)
TVFamily Ties
1982
as Roger "Eggy" Erdman
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
1982
as Himself
MovieTable Settings
1982
MovieNight of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
MovieThe Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982
as Self
MovieNobody's Perfekt
1981
as Walter
MovieAll Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
1980
as Self
Since '45
1979
as Self - Performer
MovieEchoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979
as Self
MovieThe Bell Jar
1979
as Lenny
MovieThey're Playing Our Song
1979
as Vernon Gersch
MovieHooper
1978
as Roger Deal
MovieDick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
MovieRobert Klein Revisited
1977
as Himself
MovieThe Gang
1977
MovieAn Evening with Robert Klein
1975
as Himself
MovieThe Gypsy
1975
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
1974
TVRock Concert
1973
as Self
TVThe Midnight Special
1972
as Self
MovieRivals
1972
as Peter
MovieThe Pursuit of Happiness
1971
as Melvin Lasher
MovieThe Owl and the Pussycat
1970
as Barney
TVThe Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
Comedy Tonight
1970
MovieThe Landlord
1970
as Peter
TVThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Performer
TVThe Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
