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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).
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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).
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The Ed Sullivan Show
Saturday Night Live
The Merv Griffin Show
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Good Wife
Tony Awards
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Murder, She Wrote
The Early Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Family Ties
Heartland
Will & Grace
The Flip Wilson Show
Mad About You
The Midnight Special
The Mysteries of Laura
Hollywood Squares
Oz
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Frasier
Inside Comedy
The Twilight Zone
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
The King of Queens
George Burns Comedy Week
Paul Sand in Friends and Lovers
Yes, Dear
Definitely, Maybe
Radioland Murders
Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Sharknado 2: The Second One
The Back-Up Plan
Comedian
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
The Last Unicorn
Law & Order
From Where I Sit
Hooper
Two Weeks Notice
Your Place... or Mine?
The Stones
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
An Evening with Robert Klein
Suits
Production Credits
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Robert Klein: The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue
An Evening with Robert Klein
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