Robert Klein
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).
Acted in
Notice to Quit
2024
Before I Go
2021
as Jasper
Will & Grace
2017
as Martin Adler
The History of Comedy
2017
as Self
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
as Mayor of New York
The Mysteries of Laura
2014
as Leo Diamond
Sharknado 2: The Second One
2014
as Mayor
Putzel
2012
as Narrator (voice)
Another Dirty Movie
2012
as CEO
Demoted
2011
as Bob Farrell
Dirty Movie
2011
as The CEO
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010
as Robert Klein
The Back-Up Plan
2010
as Dr. Scott Harris
Gravity
2010
as Father Anthony
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
2009
as Self
The Good Wife
2009
as Lyle
The Good Wife
2009
as Lyle Pollard
Life on Mars
2008
as Elliott Casso
Definitely, Maybe
2008
as Robert Klein
Monty Python Conquers America
2008
as Self
Heartland
2007
as Dwayne Trent
Reign Over Me
2007
as Jonathan Timpleman
Ira & Abby
2006
as Seymour Black
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
2006
as Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005
as Self
The Stones
2004
as Stan Stone
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
2003
as Phillip Warren
Two Weeks Notice
2002
as Larry Kelson
People I Know
2002
as Dr. Sandy Napier
The Safety of Objects
2002
as Howard Gold
Comedian
2002
as Self
I'm with Lucy
2002
as Dr. Mort Zalkind
Piñero
2001
as Doctor
Bob Patterson
2001
as Landau
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
2000
as Himself
Labor Pains
2000
as David Raymond
Yes, Dear
2000
as Self
From Where I Sit
2000
as Lenny
Funny Is Money
1999
as Self
Goosed
1999
as Mel
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Dwight Stannich
Yesterday's Tomorrows
1999
as Self
Suits
1999
as Tom Cranston
The King of Queens
1998
as Bruce Degner
Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist
Next Stop Wonderland
1998
as Arty Lesser
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
as Host
Primary Colors
1998
as Norman Asher
Oz
1997
as Self (uncredited)
One Fine Day
1996
as Dr. Martin
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
1995
as Himself
Clarissa
1995
as Hugh Hamilton
Jeffrey
1995
as Skip Winkley
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Mixed Nuts
1994
as Mr. Lobel
Radioland Murders
1994
as Father Writer
Duckman
1994
Frasier
1993
as Gary (voice)
Mad About You
1992
as Stan Freitus
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as Himself
Law & Order
1990
as Rick Mason
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990
as Narrator (voice)
Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self
Comic Relief '90
1990
as Self
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Dangerous Curves
1988
as Bam Bam
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988
as Self
Robert Klein on Broadway
1986
as Himself
The Twilight Zone
1985
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
The Best of John Belushi
1985
as Various characters
Comedy Factory
1985
as Robert Morgan
This Wife for Hire
1985
as Alan Harper
Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self
Poison Ivy
1985
as 'Big Irv' Klopper
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Barney Drake
Summer Switch
1984
as Bill Andrews
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
1984
as Himself
Pajama Tops
1983
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Your Place... or Mine?
1983
as Nick
The Last Unicorn
1982
as The Butterfly (voice)
Family Ties
1982
as Roger "Eggy" Erdman
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
1982
as Himself
Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982
as Self
Nobody's Perfekt
1981
as Walter
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
1980
as Self
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979
as Self
The Bell Jar
1979
as Lenny
Hooper
1978
as Robert Deal
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977
Robert Klein Revisited
1977
as Himself
The Gang
1977
An Evening with Robert Klein
1975
as Himself
The Gypsy
1975
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
1974
Rock Concert
1973
as Self
The Midnight Special
1972
as Self
Rivals
1972
as Peter
The Pursuit of Happiness
1971
as Melvin Lasher
The Owl and the Pussycat
1970
as Barney
The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
Comedy Tonight
1970
The Landlord
1970
as Peter
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Performer
They're Playing Our Song
as Vernon Gersch