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Acting
Alan King
- Born
- Died
- (aged 76)
- Birthplace
- New York, New York, USA
- Credits
- 81 titles
Biography
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American actor and comedian known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. King became well known as a Jewish comedian and satirist. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of movies and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.
Signature work
Known For
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Movie
7.4
TV
Family Guy
6.8
Movie
Rush Hour 2
6.7
Movie
Cat's Eye
7.3
TV
Law & Order
5.6
Movie
The Bonfire of the Vanities
7.6
TV
The Golden Girls
5.9
Movie
Wolfen
6.1
Movie
The Anderson Tapes
6.5
TV
Late Show with David Letterman
6.0
Movie
Author! Author!
6.2
TV
Blossom
7.6
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
5.7
Movie
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
7.2
TV
Chicago Hope
5.7
Movie
Night and the City
8.1
TV
E! True Hollywood Story
7.7
TV
The Carol Burnett Show
Acting credits 77
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Uncovering Wolfen Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 2004 | Judy Garland: By Myself Film | Self - Actor (voice) |
| 2004 | Mind the Gap Film | Herb Schweitzer |
| 2003 | Mystics Film | Donal |
| 2002 | Sunshine State Film | Murray Silver |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 Film | Steve Reign |
| 2001 | The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner Film | Self |
| 1999 | Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club Film | Self |
| 1999 | Family Law TV | Hy Adlin (1 ep) |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | The Don (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1998 | Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time Film | Self |
| 1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars Film | Supreme Commander (voice) |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story TV | (1 ep) |
| 1996 | Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown Film | Self /Self - Narrator |
| 1995 | Casino Film | Andy Stone |
| 1995 | The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special Film | Self (uncredited) |
| 1995 | The Infiltrator Film | |
| 1995 | Dad, the Angel & Me Film | Bernie |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Larry Lensky (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Baseball TV | Various (voice) |
| 1993 | Blue Heelers TV | (1 ep) |
| 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 1992 | Night and the City Film | Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman |
| 1992 | Love & War TV | (1 ep) |
| 1990 | The Bonfire of the Vanities Film | Arthur Ruskin |
| 1990 | Law & Order TV | Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Blossom TV | (1 ep) |
| 1989 | Enemies, a Love Story Film | Rabbi Lembeck |
| 1989 | The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast Film | Self |
| 1988 | Memories of Me Film | Abe |
| 1988 | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz Film | Alan King |
| 1988 | Funny Film | Self |
| 1987 | thirtysomething TV | (1 ep) |
| 1987 | You Talkin' to Me? Film | Self |
| 1987 | An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall Film | Self |
| 1986 | American Masters TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1985 | The Golden Girls TV | Mel Bushman (1 ep) |
| 1985 | Cat's Eye Film | Dr. Donatti |
| 1985 | Judy Garland: The Concert Years Film | Self |
| 1984 | Steve Martin Live! Film | Self |
| 1984 | The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team Film | Self - Performer |
| 1983 | Lovesick Film | Lionel Gross, M.D. |
| 1982 | The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show Film | |
| 1982 | Author! Author! Film | Kreplich |
| 1982 | I, the Jury Film | Charles Kalecki |
| 1980 | Pinocchio's Christmas Film | Maestro Fire-Eater (voice) |
| 1980 | Pleasure Palace Film | Himself (uncredited) |
| 1980 | Just Tell Me What You Want Film | Max Herschel |
| 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls! Film | Manny Shiller |
| 1976 | Joys Film | Self |
| 1974 | Dinah! TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Energy Crisis Film | Self - Host/Comedian |
| 1971 | The Anderson Tapes Film | Pat Angelo |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1970 | Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles Film | Self |
| 1968 | That's Life TV | (1 ep) |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show TV | Self - Guest (3 ep) |
| 1968 | The Love Song of Barney Kempinski Film | Leo |
| 1968 | Bye Bye Braverman Film | The Rabbi |
| 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show TV | Self - Guest / Various Characters (1 ep) |
Crew credits 8
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall Film | Executive Producer, Writer |
| 1981 | Wolfen Film | Executive Producer |
| 1981 | Cattle Annie and Little Britches Film | Producer |
| 1980 | Happy Birthday, Gemini Film | Executive Producer |
| 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls! Film | Executive Producer |
| 1974 | Energy Crisis Film | Writer |
| 1972 | The Corner Bar TV | Producer (16 ep) |
| 1971 | Great Performances TV | Executive Producer (1 ep) |