
Alan King
Acting
Born: 1927-12-27 · New York, New York, USA
Died: 2004-05-09
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.
🎬 Movies (30)

Uncovering Wolfen
2015
Self (archive footage)

Mind the Gap
2004
Herb Schweitzer

Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
Self - Actor (voice)

Mystics
2003
Donal

Sunshine State
2002
Murray Silver

Rush Hour 2
2001
Steve Reign

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001
Self

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
Self

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
Self

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
Supreme Commander (voice)
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
1996
Self /Self - Narrator

Casino
1995
Andy Stone

The Infiltrator
1995

Dad, the Angel & Me
1995
Bernie

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
Self (uncredited)

Night and the City
1992
Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman

The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
Arthur Ruskin

Enemies, a Love Story
1989
Rabbi Lembeck
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
1989
Self

Funny
1988
Self

Memories of Me
1988
Abe

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
Alan King

You Talkin' to Me?
1987
Self

An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987
Self

Cat's Eye
1985
Dr. Donatti

Judy Garland: The Concert Years
1985
Self

Steve Martin Live!
1984
Self

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
1984
Self - Performer

Lovesick
1983
Lionel Gross, M.D.

I, the Jury
1982
Charles Kalecki
📺 TV Shows (30)

Family Guy
1999
The Don (voice)

Family Law
1999
Hy Adlin

E! True Hollywood Story
1996

Chicago Hope
1994
Larry Lensky

Baseball
1994
(voice)

Blue Heelers
1993

Late Show with David Letterman
1993
Self - Guest

Love & War
1992

Blossom
1990

Law & Order
1990
Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro

thirtysomething
1987

American Masters
1986
Self

The Golden Girls
1985
Mel Bushman

Dinah!
1974
Self
The Corner Bar
1972
Producer

Great Performances
1971
Self

The Dick Cavett Show
1968
Self - Guest
That's Life
1968

The Carol Burnett Show
1967
Self

ABC Stage 67
1966
Leo

The Merv Griffin Show
1962
Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
Self (archive footage)

The Mike Douglas Show
1961
Self
The Big Party
1959
Self

Kraft Music Hall
1958
Self - Host

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956
Self

Tony Awards
1956
Self - Presente

The Oscars
1953
Self

The Bob Hope Show
1950
Self

What's My Line?
1950
Self - Panelist