Biography
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 β 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
all 75
Movies 45
self 30
TV Shows 30
Producer 4
Voice 3
Narrator 1
Self - Actor (voice)
Judy Garland: By Myself (2004)
Movie
Herb Schweitzer
Mind the Gap (2004)
Movie
Donal
Mystics (2003)
Movie
Murray Silver
Sunshine State (2002)
Movie
Steve Reign
Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Movie
5.5
Self - Abbot of the Friars Club
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001)
Movie
Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club (1999)
Movie
Family Law (1999)
TV
The Don (voice)
Family Guy (1999)
TV
6.7
Himself
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998)
Movie
Supreme Commander (voice)
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)
Movie
4.6
E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
TV
Narrator
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown (1996)
Movie
Andy Stone
Casino (1995)
Movie
5.56
Self (uncredited)
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995)
Movie
The Infiltrator (1995)
Movie
Bernie
Dad, the Angel & Me (1995)
Movie
Various (voice)
Baseball (1994)
TV
Chicago Hope (1994)
TV
6
Blue Heelers (1993)
TV
Ira 'Boom Boom' Grossman
Night and the City (1992)
Movie
Love & War (1992)
TV
Arthur Ruskin
The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
Movie
Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
Law & Order (1990)
TV
5.78
Blossom (1990)
TV
6
Rabbi Lembeck
Enemies, a Love Story (1989)
Movie
Self
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast (1989)
Movie
Abe
Memories of Me (1988)
Movie
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988)
Movie
Self
Funny (1988)
Movie
thirtysomething (1987)
TV
1
Self
You Talkin' To Me? (1987)
Movie
Self
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall (1987)
Movie
Self
American Masters (1986)
TV
Mel Bushman
The Golden Girls (1985)
TV
6
Dr. Vinny Donatti
Cat's Eye (1985)
Movie
2.86
Himself
Judy Garland: The Concert Years (1985)
Movie
Self
Steve Martin: Homage to Steve (1984)
Movie
Lionel Gross, M.D.
Lovesick (1983)
Movie
1
Kreplich
Author! Author! (1982)
Movie
Charles Kalecki
I, the Jury (1982)
Movie
Executive Producer
Wolfen (1981)
Movie
3.5
Producer
Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981)
Movie
Maestro Fire-Eater
Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
Movie
Max Herschel
Just Tell Me What You Want (1980)
Movie
Manny Shiller / Executive Producer
How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)
Movie
Harry Lee
Seventh Avenue (1977)
TV
Self
Joys (1976)
Movie
Producer
The Corner Bar (1972)
TV
Self - Host / Self
The ABC Comedy Hour (1972)
TV
Pat Angelo
The Anderson Tapes (1971)
Movie
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Leo
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski (1968)
Movie
The Rabbi
Bye Bye Braverman (1968)
Movie
Self - Guest / Various Characters / Self
The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
TV
5.33
Self
Snap Judgment (1967)
TV
Leo
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
TV
Self
The Merv Griffin Show (1962)
TV
Self / Self - Guest Host
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
TV
6
Top Sgt. Buzzer / T/Sgt Buzzer
On the Fiddle (1961)
Movie
Self
The Big Party (1959)
TV
Self - Host / Self / Self - Co-Host
Kraft Music Hall (1958)
TV
Self / Self - Guest Host
The Garry Moore Show (1958)
TV
Benny Weaver
The Helen Morgan Story (1957)
Movie
Maguire
The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
Movie
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956)
TV
Self - Presenter / Self - Host / Self - Presente
Tony Awards (1956)
TV
1
Gil Parker
Miracle in the Rain (1956)
Movie
Shore Patrol
Hit the Deck (1955)
Movie
Self
The Oscars (1953)
TV
Self
The Bob Hope Show (1950)
TV
Self - Panelist / Self - Mystery Guest
What's My Line? (1950)
TV
Self - Comedian / Self / Self - Singer
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
TV
6
Self
Uncovering Wolfen
Movie
Self
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.83
Based on 1.43 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1948
1968
1985
1976
2004
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1927-12-26
Deathday2004-05-09 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceBrooklyn, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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