Acting · New York, New York, USA · Born December 27, 1927
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.
MovieUncovering Wolfen
2015
as Self (archive footage)
MovieJudy Garland: By Myself
2004
as Self - Actor (voice)
MovieMind the Gap
2004
as Herb Schweitzer
MovieMystics
2003
as Donal
MovieSunshine State
2002
as Murray Silver
MovieRush Hour 2
2001
as Steve Reign
MovieThe N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001
as Self
MovieLet Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
as Self
TVFamily Law
1999
as Hy Adlin
TVFamily Guy
1999
as The Don (voice)
MovieJerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
MovieThe Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
as Supreme Commander (voice)
TVE! True Hollywood Story
1996
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
1996
as Self /Self - Narrator
MovieCasino
1995
as Andy Stone
MovieThe State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
as Self (uncredited)
MovieThe Infiltrator
1995
MovieDad, the Angel & Me
1995
as Bernie
TVChicago Hope
1994
as Larry Lensky
TVBaseball
1994
as Various (voice)
TVBlue Heelers
1993
TVLate Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
MovieNight and the City
1992
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
TVLove & War
1992
MovieThe Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
as Arthur Ruskin
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
TVBlossom
1990
MovieEnemies, a Love Story
1989
as Rabbi Lembeck
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
1989
as Self
MovieMemories of Me
1988
as Abe
MovieJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Alan King
MovieFunny
1988
as Self
TVthirtysomething
1987
MovieYou Talkin' to Me?
1987
as Self
MovieAn Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987
as Self
TVAmerican Masters
1986
as Self
TVThe Golden Girls
1985
as Mel Bushman
MovieCat's Eye
1985
as Dr. Donatti
MovieJudy Garland: The Concert Years
1985
as Self
MovieSteve Martin Live!
1984
as Self
MovieThe Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
as Self - Performer
MovieLovesick
1983
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
MovieThe 7th Annual Young Comedians Show
1982
MovieAuthor! Author!
1982
as Kreplich
MovieI, the Jury
1982
as Charles Kalecki
MoviePinocchio's Christmas
1980
as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
MoviePleasure Palace
1980
as Himself (uncredited)
MovieJust Tell Me What You Want
1980
as Max Herschel
MovieHow to Pick Up Girls!
1978
as Manny Shiller
MovieJoys
1976
as Self
TVDinah!
1974
as Self
Energy Crisis
1974
as Self - Host/Comedian
MovieThe Anderson Tapes
1971
as Pat Angelo
TVGreat Performances
1971
as Self
MovieFriars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970
as Self
That's Life
1968
TVThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Love Song of Barney Kempinski
1968
as Leo
MovieBye Bye Braverman
1968
as The Rabbi
TVThe Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest / Various Characters
TVABC Stage 67
1966
as Leo
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
MovieOn the Fiddle
1961
as Top Sgt. Buzzer
The Big Party
1959
as Self
TVKraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
MovieThe Helen Morgan Story
1957
as Benny Weaver
MovieThe Girl He Left Behind
1956
as Maguire
TVThe Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
TVTony Awards
1956
as Self - Host
MovieMiracle in the Rain
1956
as Gil Parker
MovieHit the Deck
1955
as Shore Patrol
TVThe Oscars
1953
as Self
TVThe Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
TVWhat's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest
TVThe Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
