Alan King
Known for Acting · 77 credits
- Born
- 1927-12-27
- Died
- 2004-05-09
- Place of birth
- New York, New York, USA
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.
Known For
TV Shows (30)
Law & Order
1990
as Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
Family Guy
1999
as The Don (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self - Guest Host / Self (archive footage)
Late Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
The Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
Chicago Hope
1994
as Larry Lensky
Tony Awards
1956
as Self - Host / Self - Presenter / Self - Co-Host / Presenter
Great Performances
1971
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
Blue Heelers
1993
The Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
What's My Line?
1950
as Self - Mystery Guest / Self - Panelist
The Golden Girls
1985
as Mel Bushman
American Masters
1986
as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
as Self - Guest / Various Characters
thirtysomething
1987
Dinah!
1974
as Self
The Oscars
1953
as Self
Blossom
1990
The Bob Hope Show
1950
as Self
Family Law
1999
as Hy Adlin
Kraft Music Hall
1958
as Self / Self - Host
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
as Self
Love & War
1992
ABC Stage 67
1966
as Leo
Baseball
1994
as Various (voice)
That's Life
1968
E! True Hollywood Story
1996
The Big Party
1959
as Self
Movies (47)
Casino
1995
as Andy Stone
Rush Hour 2
2001
as Steve Reign
Steve Martin Live!
1984
as Self
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
as Arthur Ruskin
Pleasure Palace
1980
as Himself (uncredited)
Cat's Eye
1985
as Dr. Donatti
The Infiltrator
1995
Author! Author!
1982
as Kreplich
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
as Self - Actor (voice)
The Anderson Tapes
1971
as Pat Angelo
Memories of Me
1988
as Abe
The Helen Morgan Story
1957
as Benny Weaver
Miracle in the Rain
1956
as Gil Parker
Enemies, a Love Story
1989
as Rabbi Lembeck
Hit the Deck
1955
as Shore Patrol
Joys
1976
as Self
Bye Bye Braverman
1968
as The Rabbi
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
as Supreme Commander (voice)
Sunshine State
2002
as Murray Silver
Night and the City
1992
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
I, the Jury
1982
as Charles Kalecki
Lovesick
1983
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show
1982
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
as Self - Performer
Dad, the Angel & Me
1995
as Bernie
You Talkin' to Me?
1987
as Self
The Girl He Left Behind
1956
as Maguire
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Alan King
Just Tell Me What You Want
1980
as Max Herschel
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978
as Manny Shiller
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
as Self (uncredited)
On the Fiddle
1961
as Top Sgt. Buzzer / T/Sgt Buzzer
Pinocchio's Christmas
1980
as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
1968
as Leo
Energy Crisis
1974
as Self - Host/Comedian
Mind the Gap
2004
as Herb Schweitzer
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
1996
as Self /Self - Narrator
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
Uncovering Wolfen
2015
as Self (archive footage)
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001
as Self
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
1970
as Self
Mystics
2003
as Donal
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
1985
as Self
Funny
1988
as Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
as Self
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987
as Self
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
1989
as Self
About Alan King
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. With 77 credits spanning from 1948 to 2015, Alan King has appeared in 47 films and 30 TV shows.
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Most Popular Alan King Movies
- Casino (1995) — as Andy Stone
- Rush Hour 2 (2001) — as Steve Reign
- Steve Martin Live! (1984) — as Self
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) — as Arthur Ruskin
- Pleasure Palace (1980) — as Himself (uncredited)
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