
Robert Klein
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Acting Credits
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...
Known For
Filmography

Notice to Quit
2024

Before I Go
2021
as Jasper

The History of Comedy
2017
as Self

Will & Grace
2017
as Martin Adler

Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
2016

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
2015
as Mayor of New York

Sharknado 2: The Second One
2014
as Mayor

The Mysteries of Laura
2014
as Leo Diamond

Madam Secretary
2014
as Lester Clark
Putzel
2012
as Narrator (voice)

National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
2012
as CEO

Inside Comedy
2012
as Self

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
2012
as Self

National Lampoon's Dirty Movie
2011
as The CEO

Demoted
2011
as Bob Farrell

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

Definitely, Maybe
2008
as Robert Klein

Monty Python Conquers America
2008
as Self

Life on Mars
2008
as Elliott Casso

Reign Over Me
2007
as Jonathan Timpleman
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
2007
as Self

Heartland
2007
as Dwayne Trent

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

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self

Two Weeks Notice
2002
as Larry Kelson

The Safety of Objects
2002
as Howard Gold

Comedian
2002
as Self

I'm with Lucy
2002
as Dr. Mort Zalkind

People I Know
2002
as Dr. Sandy Napier

Piñero
2001
as Doctor

Bob Patterson
2001
as Landau

Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
2000
as Himself
Labor Pains
2000
as David Raymond
From Where I Sit
2000
as Lenny

Yes, Dear
2000
as Robert Klein

Yesterday's Tomorrows
1999
as Self

Funny Is Money
1999
as Self

Suits
1999
as Tom Cranston

Goosed
1999
as Mel

The Contract
1999
as Jackson

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Dwight Stannich

The Early Show
1999
as Self

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self

Primary Colors
1998
as Norman Asher

Next Stop Wonderland
1998
as Arty Lesser

Monty Python: Live at Aspen
1998
as Host

The King of Queens
1998
as Bruce Degner

Hollywood Squares
1998
as Self - Panelist

The View
1997
as Self

Oz
1997
as Self (uncredited)

One Fine Day
1996
as Dr. Martin

The Rosie O'Donnell Show
1996
as Self
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
1995
as Himself

Clarissa
1995
as Hugh Hamilton

Jeffrey
1995
as Skip Winkley

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
as Robert (voice)

Mixed Nuts
1994
as Mr. Lobel

Radioland Murders
1994
as Father Writer

Duckman
1994
as Uncle Mo Dorkin (voice)

Frasier
1993
as Gary (voice)

Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
1992
as Self

Mad About You
1992
as Stan Freitus

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)

Night of 100 Stars III
1990
as Self

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990
as Narrator (voice)
Comic Relief '90
1990
as Self

Law & Order
1990
as Rick Mason

Dangerous Curves
1988
as Bam Bam

An All-Star Toast to the Improv
1988
as Self

Robert Klein on Broadway
1986
as Himself

Let's Go Mets
1986
as Self

The Best of John Belushi
1985
as Various Characters

This Wife for Hire
1985
as Alan Harper

Night of 100 Stars II
1985
as Self

Poison Ivy
1985
as 'Big Irv' Klopper

The Twilight Zone
1985
as (segment "Wordplay")

George Burns Comedy Week
1985

The Comedy Factory
1985
as Robert Morgan

Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
1984
as Himself

Summer Switch
1984
as Bill Andrews

Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Barney Drake

Your Place... or Mine?
1983
as Nick

Pajama Tops
1983
as Lenny Jolie-Jolie

The Last Unicorn
1982
as The Butterfly (voice)

The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
1982
as Self
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
1982
as Himself

Night of 100 Stars
1982
as Self

Family Ties
1982
as Roger "Eggy" Erdman

Nobody's Perfekt
1981
as Walter

All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
1980
as Self

The Bell Jar
1979
as Lenny

Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979
as Self

Hooper
1978
as Roger Deal

The Gang
1977

Robert Klein Revisited
1977
as Himself

Dick Clark's Good Old Days
1977

The Gypsy
1975

An Evening with Robert Klein
1975
as Himself

Saturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
1974

Rock Concert
1973
as Self

Rivals
1972
as Peter

The Midnight Special
1972
as Self

The Pursuit of Happiness
1971
as Melvin Lasher

The Owl and the Pussycat
1970
as Barney

The Landlord
1970
as Peter

The Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
Comedy Tonight
1970

The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host

The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self - Co-Host

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self

The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self