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 Lets 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 Simons musical comedy Theyre 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 50s (2001), and Unfair and Unbalanced (2010). He was profiled in the Starz documentary Robert Klein Still Cant Stop His Leg (2016).
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Movie 1998
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Movie 2002
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Movie 2010
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Movie 1986
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Movie 1977
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Movie 1984
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Movie 1982
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Movie 1999
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Movie 1999
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Movie 1972
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Movie 1981
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Movie 1999
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Movie 1984
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Movie 1985
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Movie 1985
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Movie 1990
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Movie 1971
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Movie 2000
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Movie 2012
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Movie 1985
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Movie 1995
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Movie 2012
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Movie 1998
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Movie 1970
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Movie 2000
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Movie 2009
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Movie 1980
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Movie 1990
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Movie 2008
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Movie 1994
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Movie 2021
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Movie 1983
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Movie 1983
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Movie 1992
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Movie 1998
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Movie 1982
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Movie 1990
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Movie 1988
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Tv 1984
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Tv 1982
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Tv 1999
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Tv 2009
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Tv 1962
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Tv 1990
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Tv 1961
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Tv 2012
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Tv 1961
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Tv 2008
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Tv 1975
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Tv 2017
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