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).
Acting
Movie
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Phillip Warren
2003
TV
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Dwight Stannich
1999
Movie
Definitely, Maybe
as Robert Klein
2008
Movie
Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson
2002
Movie
The Back-Up Plan
as Dr. Scott Harris
2010
Movie
Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman
2007
TV
Frasier
as Gary (voice)
1993
TV
Oz
as Self (uncredited)
1997
Movie
One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin
1996
TV
The King of Queens
as Bruce Degner
1998
Movie
Sharknado 2: The Second One
as Mayor
2014
TV
Law & Order
as Rick Mason
1990
TV
The Good Wife
as Lyle
2009
TV
The Good Wife
as Lyle Pollard
2009
Movie
The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice)
1982
TV
Heartland
as Dwayne Trent
2007
Movie
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
as Mayor of New York
2015
TV
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975
TV
Murder, She Wrote
as Barney Drake
1984
Movie
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)
1990
Movie
Primary Colors
as Norman Asher
1998
TV
Madam Secretary
as Lester Clark
2014
TV
Family Ties
as Roger "Eggy" Erdman
1982
TV
Mad About You
as Stan Freitus
1992
Crew
TV
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Additional Writing
1995
Movie
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Writer
2005
Movie
Robert Klein: Child in His 50s
Writer
2000
Movie
Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced
Writer
2010
Movie
An Evening with Robert Klein
Writer
1975
Movie
Robert Klein on Broadway
Writer
1986
Movie
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Writer
1990
Movie
Puzzle
Executive Producer
1978
Movie
Robert Klein: It All Started Here
Writer
1995
Movie
Robert Klein: Child of the 50's, Man of the 80's
Writer
1984
Movie
On Location: Robert Klein at Yale
Writer
1982