Alan King

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

Andy Stone

Casino

Dr. Donatti

Cat's Eye

Steve Reign

Rush Hour 2

Self

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

Herb Schweitzer

Mind the Gap

Self

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

Pat Angelo

The Anderson Tapes

The Infiltrator

Arthur Ruskin

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman

Night and the City

Charles Kalecki

I, the Jury

Self

Steve Martin: Homage to Steve

Self

Funny

Lionel Gross, M.D.

Lovesick

Murray Silver

Sunshine State

Abe

Memories of Me

Benny Weaver

The Helen Morgan Story

Donal

Mystics

Rabbi Lembeck

Enemies, a Love Story

Top Sgt. Buzzer

On the Fiddle

Max Herschel

Just Tell Me What You Want

Leo

The Love Song of Barney Kempinski

Self

You Talkin' To Me?

Alan King

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Self

An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

Self (archive footage)

Uncovering Wolfen

Self

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

Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)

Pinocchio's Christmas

The Rabbi

Bye Bye Braverman

T/Sgt Buzzer

On the Fiddle

Himself (uncredited)

Pleasure Palace

Maguire

The Girl He Left Behind

Self

Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

Self

The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast

Kreplich

Author! Author!

Narrator

Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown

Gil Parker

Miracle in the Rain

Self

Joys

Self - Actor (voice)

Judy Garland: By Myself

Shore Patrol

Hit the Deck

Self

Judy Garland: The Concert Years

Supreme Commander (voice)

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

Bernie

Dad, the Angel & Me

Self (uncredited)

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

Manny Shiller

How to Pick Up Girls!

Self - Performer

The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

Self - Host/Comedian

Energy Crisis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

47

Gender

Male

Birthday

1927-12-27

Place of Birth

New York, New York, USA

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