Alan King
Born December 27, 1927 · New York, New York, USA
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.
Notable Appearances
Movies
Casino
Rush Hour 2
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Cat's Eye
The Anderson Tapes
Author! Author!
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Hit the Deck
Night and the City
Enemies, a Love Story
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Just Tell Me What You Want
Memories of Me
Pleasure Palace
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
Steve Martin Live!
I, the Jury
The Infiltrator
Sunshine State
Miracle in the Rain
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Joys
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Lovesick
TV Shows
Late Show with David Letterman
The Mike Douglas Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Chicago Hope
Great Performances
The Dick Cavett Show
Tony Awards
Blue Heelers
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Golden Girls
The Oscars
The Carol Burnett Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Family Law
The Bob Hope Show
Dinah!
American Masters
thirtysomething
Blossom
Kraft Music Hall
Love & War
Baseball
ABC Stage 67
E! True Hollywood Story
More Movies
The Helen Morgan Story
Dad, the Angel & Me
The Girl He Left Behind
You Talkin' to Me?
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
On the Fiddle
Judy Garland: By Myself
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
How to Pick Up Girls!
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
Bye Bye Braverman
Mind the Gap
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Funny
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show
Mystics
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
Pinocchio's Christmas
