Alan King
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.
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Filmography
Acting (77)
Movies (46)
Uncovering Wolfen
2015as Self (archive footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004as Self - Actor (voice)
Mind the Gap
2004as Herb Schweitzer
Mystics
2003as Donal
Sunshine State
2002as Murray Silver
Rush Hour 2
2001as Steve Reign
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001as Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999as Self
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998as Supreme Commander (voice)
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998as Self
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
1996as Self /Self - Narrator
Casino
1995as Andy Stone
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995as Self (uncredited)
The Infiltrator
1995
Dad, the Angel & Me
1995as Bernie
Night and the City
1992as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990as Arthur Ruskin
Enemies, a Love Story
1989as Rabbi Lembeck
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
1989as Self
Funny
1988as Self
Memories of Me
1988as Abe
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988as Alan King
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987as Self
You Talkin' to Me?
1987as Self
Cat's Eye
1985as Dr. Donatti
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
1985as Self
Steve Martin: Homage to Steve
1984as Self
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984as Self - Performer
Lovesick
1983as Lionel Gross, M.D.
Author! Author!
1982as Kreplich
I, the Jury
1982as Charles Kalecki
Pleasure Palace
1980as Himself (uncredited)
Just Tell Me What You Want
1980as Max Herschel
Pinocchio's Christmas
1980as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978as Manny Shiller
Joys
1976as Self
Energy Crisis
1974as Self - Host/Comedian
The Anderson Tapes
1971as Pat Angelo
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970as Self
Bye Bye Braverman
1968as The Rabbi
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
1968as Leo
On the Fiddle
1961as Top Sgt. Buzzer
The Helen Morgan Story
1957as Benny Weaver
Miracle in the Rain
1956as Gil Parker
The Girl He Left Behind
1956as Maguire
Hit the Deck
1955as Shore Patrol
Television (31)
Family Guy
1999as The Don (voice)
Family Law
1999as Hy Adlin
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
Chicago Hope
1994as Larry Lensky
Baseball
1994as (voice)
Late Show with David Letterman
1993as Self - Guest
Blue Heelers
1993
Love & War
1992
Law & Order
1990as Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
Blossom
1990
thirtysomething
1987
American Masters
1986as Self
The Golden Girls
1985as Mel Bushman
Dinah!
1974as Self
Great Performances
1971as Self
The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
That's Life
1968
The Carol Burnett Show
1967as Self - Guest / Various Characters
ABC Stage 67
1966as Leo
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self - Guest Host
The Merv Griffin Show
1962as Self
The Mike Douglas Show
1961as Self
The Big Party
1959as Self
Kraft Music Hall
1958as Self - Host
Tony Awards
1956as Self - Host
Tony Awards
1956as Self - Presenter
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956as Self
The Oscars
1953as Self
The Bob Hope Show
1950as Self
What's My Line?
1950as Self - Panelist
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
Crew (9)
Movies (7)
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987Executive Producer
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987Writer
Wolfen
1981Executive Producer
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
1981Producer
Happy Birthday, Gemini
1980Executive Producer
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978Executive Producer
Energy Crisis
1974Writer
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