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 …
Acting
- 2017Will & GraceMartin Adler4 ep.
- 2017The History of ComedySelf14 ep.
- 2014The Mysteries of LauraLeo Diamond5 ep.
- 2012Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeSelf1 ep.
- 2012Inside ComedySelf1 ep.
- 2010GravityFather Anthony2 ep.
- 2009The Good WifeLyle Pollard2 ep.
- 2008Life on MarsElliott Casso1 ep.
- 2007HeartlandDwayne Trent1 ep.
- 2004The StonesStan Stone10 ep.
- 2001Bob PattersonLandau5 ep.
- 2000Yes, DearRobert Klein1 ep.
- 1998The King of QueensBruce Degner1 ep.
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist15 ep.
- 1997OzSelf (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistRobert (voice)1 ep.
- 1994DuckmanUncle Mo Dorkin (voice)2 ep.
- 1993FrasierGary (voice)1 ep.
- 1992Mad About YouStan Freitus1 ep.
- 1985The Twilight Zone(segment "Wordplay")1 ep.
- 1985George Burns Comedy Week1 ep.
- 1985The Comedy FactoryRobert Morgan1 ep.
- 1982Family TiesRoger "Eggy" Erdman1 ep.
- 1974Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers1 ep.
- 1973Rock ConcertSelf1 ep.
- 1972The Midnight SpecialSelf1 ep.
- 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1970Comedy Tonight8 ep.
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf17 ep.
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Performer3 ep.
Behind the camera
- 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistAdditional Writing1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2018Will & GraceMartin Adler4 ep.
- 2014The Mysteries of LauraLeo Diamond5 ep.
- 2014Madam SecretaryLester Clark1 ep.
- 2014Comedians in Cars Getting CoffeeSelf1 ep.
- 2013The Good WifeLyle, Lyle Pollard2 ep.
- 2013Inside ComedySelf1 ep.
- 2012Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2009Law & Order: Special Victims UnitDwight Stannich4 ep.
- 2010HeartlandDwayne Trent1 ep.
- 2010GravityFather Anthony2 ep.
- 1975Saturday Night LiveGuest (uncredited), Self - Host3 ep.
- 2008Life on MarsElliott Casso1 ep.
- 2007The Tonight Show with Jay Leno1 ep.
- 2006Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self1 ep.
- 2005The Early ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2004The ViewSelf1 ep.
- 2003Yes, DearRobert Klein1 ep.
- 2001OzSelf (uncredited)1 ep.
- 1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist15 ep.
- 1999The King of QueensBruce Degner1 ep.
- 1999Mad About YouStan Freitus1 ep.
- 1998Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistRobert (voice)1 ep.
- 1997DuckmanUncle Mo Dorkin (voice)2 ep.
- 1996The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1995Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 1993FrasierGary (voice)1 ep.
- 1993Law & OrderRick Mason1 ep.
- 1968The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf, Self - Guest Host17 ep.
- 1989Murder, She WroteBarney Drake1 ep.
- 1988Family TiesRoger "Eggy" Erdman1 ep.
- 1986The Comedy FactoryRobert Morgan1 ep.
- 1972Tony AwardsSelf - Performer3 ep.
- 1985The Twilight Zone(segment "Wordplay")1 ep.
- 1985George Burns Comedy Week1 ep.
- 1979The Bob Hope ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1972The Mike Douglas ShowSelf, Self - Co-Host5 ep.
- 1974Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers1 ep.
- 1974Rock ConcertSelf1 ep.
- 1973The Midnight SpecialSelf1 ep.
- 1970The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 1972The Merv Griffin ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf2 ep.
- 1970The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf1 ep.
Also known as: Robert Martin Klein