Known for Acting
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).
Born
February 8, 1942 (age 84)
Birthplace
The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Filmography
96 films, 49 shows


Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
2010 · 1h · US
Comedian/actor Robert Klein stars in his ninth HBO stand-up special, an hour of all new insights into society’s foibles and follies, plus several memorable musical interludes. Klein performs his routine in front of a live audience at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts’ Amaturo Theatre in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.


Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
2005 · 1h · US
In his eighth HBO special, the comic reflects on humorous events from his childhood, his summer job as a lifeguard in the Catskills, the 1960s sexual revolution and signs of aging. Taped in New York City at the John Jay College Theater.


Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
2000 · 59m · US
Comic Robert Klein performs a solo stand-up show before an audience at New York City's John Jay College. Features Klein's insights into the foibles of society, the follies of politics and the mixed blessings of aging.
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
1995 · 55m
Robert Klein performs a solo standup routine at the Forum Theater in Metuchen, New Jersey.


Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
1990 · 25m · US
Animated adaptation of Virginia Lee Burton's children's book.


Robert Klein on Broadway
1986 · 1h · US
Robert Klein on Broadway.


Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
1984 · 58m · US
1984 Live Recording from campus of New York University.
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
1982 · 1h 58m
HBO goes on location to Yale with Robert Klein in 1982.


An Evening with Robert Klein
1975 · 59m · US
Comedian Robert Klein performs in HBO's first ever standup special.