Robert Klein
Actor
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).
Filmography
Definitely, Maybe
as Robert Klein 2008
Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson 2002
The Back-Up Plan
as Dr. Scott Harris 2010
Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman 2007
One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin 1996
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as Mayor 2014
The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice) 1982
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Mayor of New York 2015
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’) 1990
Primary Colors
as Norman Asher 1998
Mixed Nuts
as Mr. Lobel 1994
People I Know
as Dr. Sandy Napier 2002
Hooper
as Roger Deal 1978
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
as Self 1998
Next Stop Wonderland
as Arty Lesser 1998
Comedian
as Self 2002