Menu
Robert Klein

Robert Klein

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 08, 1942 (83)
Birthplace The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
Links TMDb IMDb
Biography

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).

Known For

Headshots

Profile
Profile
Filmography

Before I Go

Before I Go

2021

as Jasper

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!

2015

as Mayor of New York

Another Dirty Movie

Another Dirty Movie

2012

as CEO

Putzel

Putzel

2012

as Narrator (voice)

Dirty Movie

Dirty Movie

2011

as The CEO

Demoted

Demoted

2011

as Bob Farrell

Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced

Robert Klein: Unfair & Unbalanced

2010

as Robert Klein

The Back-Up Plan

The Back-Up Plan

2010

as Dr. Scott Harris

Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe

2008

as Robert Klein

Reign Over Me

Reign Over Me

2007

as Jonathan Timpleman

Ira & Abby

Ira & Abby

2006

as Seymour Black

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

2003

as Phillip Warren

Two Weeks Notice

Two Weeks Notice

2002

as Larry Kelson

People I Know

People I Know

2002

as Dr. Sandy Napier

The Safety of Objects

The Safety of Objects

2002

as Howard Gold

I'm with Lucy

I'm with Lucy

2002

as Dr. Mort Zalkind

Piñero

Piñero

2001

as Doctor

From Where I Sit

From Where I Sit

2000

as Lenny

Labor Pains

Labor Pains

2000

as David Raymond

Suits

Suits

1999

as Tom Cranston

Goosed

Goosed

1999

as Mel

The Contract

The Contract

1999

as Jackson

Primary Colors

Primary Colors

1998

as Norman Asher

Next Stop Wonderland

Next Stop Wonderland

1998

as Arty Lesser

One Fine Day

One Fine Day

1996

as Dr. Martin

Clarissa

Clarissa

1995

as Hugh Hamilton

Jeffrey

Jeffrey

1995

as Skip Winkley

Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

1994

as Mr. Lobel

Radioland Murders

Radioland Murders

1994

as Father Writer

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel

1990

as Narrator (voice)

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie

1990

as Wyatt (segment ‘Lover’s Vow’)

Dangerous Curves

Dangerous Curves

1988

as Bam Bam

This Wife for Hire

This Wife for Hire

1985

as Alan Harper

Poison Ivy

Poison Ivy

1985

as 'Big Irv' Klopper

Your Place... or Mine?

Your Place... or Mine?

1983

as Nick

Pajama Tops

Pajama Tops

1983

as Lenny Jolie-Jolie

The Last Unicorn

The Last Unicorn

1982

as The Butterfly (voice)

Nobody's Perfekt

Nobody's Perfekt

1981

as Walter

The Bell Jar

The Bell Jar

1979

as Lenny

Hooper

Hooper

1978

as Robert Deal

Rivals

Rivals

1972

as Peter

The Pursuit of Happiness

The Pursuit of Happiness

1971

as Melvin Lasher

The Owl and the Pussycat

The Owl and the Pussycat

1970

as Barney

The Landlord

The Landlord

1970

as Peter

No data available

Puzzle

Puzzle

1978

Executive Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Bob Patterson

as Landau

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Oct 02, 2001

The Stones

as Stan Stone

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Mar 17, 2004

The Mysteries of Laura

as Leo Diamond

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 17, 2014

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Dwight Stannich

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Will & Grace

as Martin Adler

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 28, 2017

Gravity

as Father Anthony

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Apr 23, 2010

Murder, She Wrote

as Barney Drake

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 30, 1984

Family Ties

as Roger "Eggy" Erdman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 1982

Mad About You

as Stan Freitus

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 23, 1992

Frasier

as Gary (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1993

The King of Queens

as Bruce Degner

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 21, 1998

The Good Wife

as Lyle

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2009

The Good Wife

as Lyle Pollard

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 22, 2009

Law & Order

as Rick Mason

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Life on Mars

as Elliott Casso

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 09, 2008

Heartland

as Dwayne Trent

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 14, 2007

The Comedy Factory

as Robert Morgan

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 21, 1985

The History of Comedy

as Self

Episodes: 14

First Aired: Feb 09, 2017

Hollywood Squares

as Self - Panelist

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Sep 14, 1998

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

Comedy Tonight

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jul 05, 1970

The Dick Cavett Show

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Jun 06, 1968

Tony Awards

as Self - Performer

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Apr 01, 1956

Duckman

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 05, 1994

The Flip Wilson Show

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 17, 1970

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

as Self - Guest Host

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 01, 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 11, 1975

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

The Twilight Zone

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 1985

The View

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 11, 1997

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 28, 1995

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 25, 1992

Oz

as Self (uncredited)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 12, 1997

Inside Comedy

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2012

The Early Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 01, 1999

Rock Concert

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 1973

Yes, Dear

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 02, 2000

Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1974

The Midnight Special

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 19, 1972

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 20, 1948

The Bob Hope Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 09, 1950

The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - Co-Host

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 11, 1961

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 10, 1996

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 19, 2012

George Burns Comedy Week

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 6 9 14 4
2024 7 16 32 6
2024 8 11 27 4
2024 9 9 23 3
2024 10 6 16 3
2024 11 5 11 2
2024 12 7 15 3
2025 1 12 24 4
2025 2 5 12 1
2025 3 4 8 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 1 7 0
2025 9 0 0 0
2025 10 0 0 0

Trending Rank


Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2025 9 942 903
2025 10 792 760

Return to Top