Robert Klein

About

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...

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Law & OrderSeries • 1990Law & Order: Special Victims UnitSeries • 1999FrasierSeries • 1993The Good WifeSeries • 2009The King of QueensSeries • 1998Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984HeartlandSeries • 2007Madam SecretarySeries • 2014Mad About YouSeries • 1992Family TiesSeries • 1982The Twilight ZoneSeries • 1985Will & GraceSeries • 2017DuckmanSeries • 1994The Mysteries of LauraSeries • 2014Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries • 1995Yes, DearSeries • 2000How to Lose a Guy in 10 DaysMovie • 2003Life on MarsSeries • 2008Anna PigeonSeries • 2026Two Weeks NoticeMovie • 2002The Comedy FactorySeries • 1985Sharknado 2: The Second OneMovie • 2014Definitely, MaybeMovie • 2008The Back-Up PlanMovie • 2010