Alan King
Biography
Alan King was born Irwin Alan Kniberg on December 27, 1927, in New York, New York, USA, and died on May 9, 2004, at the age of seventy-six. He 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. Throughout his career, King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In his later years, he helped many philanthropic causes. According to The Movie Database, he was credited with eighty-one known acting credits as a male performer.
Career overview
Alan King was an American actor and comedian born on December 27, 1927, in New York, New York, and died on May 9, 2004, at the age of 76. Throughout his career, he amassed 81 known credits in the acting category on the Movie Database.
Known for his work in both television shows and movies, King established a career that spanned across various media. His professional output included acting in numerous screen productions, contributing to his total of 81 known credits listed on the Movie Database.
Information regarding his specific film and television titles, awards, books, play appearances, and philanthropic work is not detailed in the provided source material beyond his birth date, death date, place of birth, and known acting credits.
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96 titles- Uncovering Wolfen (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) as Self - Actor (voice)
- Mind the Gap (2004) as Herb Schweitzer
- Mystics (2003) as Donal
- Sunshine State (2002) as Murray Silver
- Rush Hour 2 (2001) as Steve Reign
- The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner (2001) as Self
- Family Guy (1999) as The Don (voice)
- Family Law (1999) as Hy Adlin
- Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club (1999) as Self
- The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998) as Supreme Commander (voice)
- Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time (1998) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown (1996) as Self /Self - Narrator
- Casino (1995) as Andy Stone
- The Infiltrator (1995)
- The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special (1995) as Self (uncredited)
- Dad, the Angel & Me (1995) as Bernie
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Larry Lensky
- Baseball (1994) as Various (voice)
- Baseball (1994) as (voice)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Blue Heelers (1993)
- Love & War (1992)
- Night and the City (1992) as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
- Blossom (1990)
- The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990) as Arthur Ruskin
- Enemies, a Love Story (1989) as Rabbi Lembeck
- The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast (1989) as Self
- Memories of Me (1988) as Abe
- Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz (1988) as Alan King
- Funny (1988) as Self
- thirtysomething (1987)
- You Talkin' to Me? (1987) as Self
- An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall (1987) as Self
- An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall (1987) Executive Producer
- An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall (1987) Writer
- American Masters (1986) as Self
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Mel Bushman
- Cat's Eye (1985) as Dr. Donatti
- Judy Garland: The Concert Years (1985) as Self
- Steve Martin Live! (1984) as Self
- The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team (1984) as Self - Performer
- Lovesick (1983) as Lionel Gross, M.D.
- Author! Author! (1982) as Kreplich
- I, the Jury (1982) as Charles Kalecki
- The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show (1982)
- Wolfen (1981) Executive Producer
- Cattle Annie and Little Britches (1981) Producer
- Pleasure Palace (1980) as Himself (uncredited)
- Happy Birthday, Gemini (1980) Executive Producer
- Just Tell Me What You Want (1980) as Max Herschel
- Pinocchio's Christmas (1980) as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
- How to Pick Up Girls! (1978) as Manny Shiller
- How to Pick Up Girls! (1978) Executive Producer
- Joys (1976) as Self
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Energy Crisis (1974) as Self - Host/Comedian
- Energy Crisis (1974) Writer
- The Corner Bar (1972) Producer
- Great Performances (1971) as Self
- Great Performances (1971) Executive Producer
- The Anderson Tapes (1971) as Pat Angelo
- Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles (1970) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- That's Life (1968)
- Bye Bye Braverman (1968) as The Rabbi
- The Love Song of Barney Kempinski (1968) as Leo
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Leo
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Guest Host
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage)
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- On the Fiddle (1961) as Top Sgt. Buzzer
- On the Fiddle (1961) as T/Sgt Buzzer
- The Big Party (1959) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self - Host
- The Helen Morgan Story (1957) as Benny Weaver
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Host
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Co-Host / Presenter
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Presente
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Miracle in the Rain (1956) as Gil Parker
- The Girl He Left Behind (1956) as Maguire
- Hit the Deck (1955) as Shore Patrol
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- The Bob Hope Show (1950) as Self
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Panelist
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Alan King best known for?
Alan King is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Cutthroat Kitchen (2013), Rush Hour 2 (2001), Family Guy (1999), Urban Legend (1998).
When and where was Alan King born?
Alan King was born on December 27, 1927 in New York, New York, USA. They passed away on May 9, 2004.
How many credits does Alan King have?
Alan King has accumulated over 96 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2015.
What is Alan King's background in cinema and television?
Alan King was born Irwin Alan Kniberg on December 27, 1927, in New York, New York, USA, and died on May 9, 2004, at the age of seventy-six. He 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...