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Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Acting·1942·75 films

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

As Actor

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)Phillip Warren
Definitely, Maybe
Definitely, Maybe (2008)Robert Klein
Two Weeks Notice
Two Weeks Notice (2002)Larry Kelson
The Back-Up Plan
The Back-Up Plan (2010)Dr. Scott Harris
Reign Over Me
Reign Over Me (2007)Jonathan Timpleman
One Fine Day
One Fine Day (1996)Dr. Martin
Sharknado 2: The Second One
Sharknado 2: The Second One (2014)Mayor
The Last Unicorn
The Last Unicorn (1982)The Butterfly (voice)
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! (2015)Mayor of New York
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
Primary Colors
Primary Colors (1998)Norman Asher
Mixed Nuts
Mixed Nuts (1994)Mr. Lobel
People I Know
People I Know (2002)Dr. Sandy Napier
Hooper
Hooper (1978)Roger Deal
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)Self
Next Stop Wonderland
Next Stop Wonderland (1998)Arty Lesser
Comedian
Comedian (2002)Self
Jeffrey
Jeffrey (1995)Skip Winkley
Dirty Movie
Dirty Movie (2011)The CEO
The Owl and the Pussycat
The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)Barney
Radioland Murders
Radioland Murders (1994)Father Writer
The Safety of Objects
The Safety of Objects (2002)Howard Gold
Demoted
Demoted (2011)Bob Farrell
The Gypsy
The Gypsy (1975)
The Landlord
The Landlord (1970)Peter
I'm with Lucy
I'm with Lucy (2002)Dr. Mort Zalkind
Ira & Abby
Ira & Abby (2006)Seymour Black
Poison Ivy
Poison Ivy (1985)'Big Irv' Klopper
The Gang
The Gang (1977)
Dangerous Curves
Dangerous Curves (1988)Bam Bam
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness (1971)Melvin Lasher
Nobody's Perfekt
Nobody's Perfekt (1981)Walter
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
Monty Python: Live at Aspen (1998)Host
Before I Go
Before I Go (2021)Jasper
Piñero
Piñero (2001)Doctor
Goosed
Goosed (1999)Mel
Rivals
Rivals (1972)Peter
Clarissa
Clarissa (1995)Hugh Hamilton
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie
National Lampoon's Another Dirty Movie (2012)CEO
The Contract
The Contract (1999)Jackson
The Bell Jar
The Bell Jar (1979)Lenny
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue (2005)Self
Pajama Tops
Pajama Tops (1983)Lenny Jolie-Jolie
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced (2010)Robert Klein
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s (2000)Himself
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016)
Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II (1985)Self
Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars (1982)Self
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys
Laurel and Hardy: A Tribute to the Boys (1992)Self
Suits
Suits (1999)Tom Cranston
Notice to Quit
Notice to Quit (2024)
Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III (1990)Self
Monty Python Conquers America
Monty Python Conquers America (2008)Self
The Best of John Belushi
The Best of John Belushi (1985)Various Characters
Yesterday's Tomorrows
Yesterday's Tomorrows (1999)Self
Dick Clark's Good Old Days
Dick Clark's Good Old Days (1977)
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell (1982)Self
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award (2007)Self
Funny Is Money
Funny Is Money (1999)Self
Your Place... or Mine?
Your Place... or Mine? (1983)Nick
This Wife for Hire
This Wife for Hire (1985)Alan Harper
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special
All Commercials... A Steve Martin Special (1980)Self
Table Settings
Table Settings (1982)
Robert Klein Revisited
Robert Klein Revisited (1977)Himself
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel (1990)Narrator (voice)
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's (1984)Himself
Robert Klein on Broadway
Robert Klein on Broadway (1986)Himself
An Evening with Robert Klein
An Evening with Robert Klein (1975)Himself
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays
The Best of The Tony Awards: The Plays (2006)Mervyn Kant (segment "The Sisters Rosensweig")
An All-Star Toast to the Improv
An All-Star Toast to the Improv (1988)Self
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip (1979)Self
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary
Pocket Full of Soul: The Harmonica Documentary (2009)Self
Summer Switch
Summer Switch (1984)Bill Andrews
Let's Go Mets
Let's Go Mets (1986)Self
They're Playing Our Song
They're Playing Our SongVernon Gersch

As Writer