Robert Klein
American stand-up comedian (1942–)
Robert Klein 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 albums: A Child of the 50s (1973), Mind Over Matter (1974), New Teeth (1975), and Let's 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 Simon's musical comedy They're Playing Our Song (1979). He also starred on his own show, Robert Klein Time, which aired on USA Network from 1986 to 1988.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 4 films (1970–1996) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 2 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | One Fine Day | ishtar | 105 min | 16mm | Color | sound |
| 1978 | Hooper | Hal Needham | 98 min | Color | ||
| 1970 | The Owl and the pussycat | Herbert Ross | 95 min | Color | ||
| 1970 | The Pursuit Of Happiness | British Broadcasting Corp TV | 93 min | 16mm | sound |