Alan King
Acting • Born 1927-12-27 – 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.
Filmography
80 credits
Casino
Movie • 1995
Andy Stone
Cat's Eye
Movie • 1985
Dr. Donatti
Rush Hour 2
Movie • 2001
Steve Reign
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
Movie • 2001
Self
Mind the Gap
Movie • 2004
Herb Schweitzer
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Movie • 1998
Self
The Anderson Tapes
Movie • 1971
Pat Angelo
The Infiltrator
Movie • 1995
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Movie • 1990
Arthur Ruskin
Night and the City
Movie • 1992
Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
I, the Jury
Movie • 1982
Charles Kalecki
Steve Martin Live!
Movie • 1984
Self
Funny
Movie • 1988
Self
Lovesick
Movie • 1983
Lionel Gross, M.D.
Sunshine State
Movie • 2002
Murray Silver
Memories of Me
Movie • 1988
Abe
The Helen Morgan Story
Movie • 1957
Benny Weaver
Mystics
Movie • 2003
Donal
Enemies, a Love Story
Movie • 1989
Rabbi Lembeck
On the Fiddle
Movie • 1961
Top Sgt. Buzzer
Just Tell Me What You Want
Movie • 1980
Max Herschel
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
Movie • 1968
Leo
You Talkin' to Me?
Movie • 1987
Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Movie • 1988
Alan King
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
Movie • 1987
Self
Uncovering Wolfen
Movie • 2015
Self (archive footage)
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Movie • 1999
Self
Pinocchio's Christmas
Movie • 1980
Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
Bye Bye Braverman
Movie • 1968
The Rabbi
On the Fiddle
Movie • 1961
T/Sgt Buzzer
Pleasure Palace
Movie • 1980
Himself (uncredited)
The Girl He Left Behind
Movie • 1956
Maguire
Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Movie • 1970
Self
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
Movie • 1989
Self
Author! Author!
Movie • 1982
Kreplich
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
Movie • 1996
Self /Self - Narrator
Miracle in the Rain
Movie • 1956
Gil Parker
Joys
Movie • 1976
Self
Judy Garland: By Myself
Movie • 2004
Self - Actor (voice)
Hit the Deck
Movie • 1955
Shore Patrol
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Movie • 1985
Self
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Movie • 1998
Supreme Commander (voice)
Dad, the Angel & Me
Movie • 1995
Bernie
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Movie • 1995
Self (uncredited)
How to Pick Up Girls!
Movie • 1978
Manny Shiller
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Movie • 1984
Self - Performer
Energy Crisis
Movie • 1974
Self - Host/Comedian
Family Guy
TV • 1999
The Don (voice)
thirtysomething
TV • 1987
The Golden Girls
TV • 1985
Mel Bushman
Blue Heelers
TV • 1993
The Merv Griffin Show
TV • 1962
Self
E! True Hollywood Story
TV • 1996
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
Blossom
TV • 1990
Chicago Hope
TV • 1994
Larry Lensky
Love & War
TV • 1992
Family Law
TV • 1999
Hy Adlin
ABC Stage 67
TV • 1966
Leo
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV • 1956
Self
The Oscars
TV • 1953
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self - Guest Host
The Bob Hope Show
TV • 1950
Self
Law & Order
TV • 1990
Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
What's My Line?
TV • 1950
Self - Mystery Guest
Baseball
TV • 1994
Various (voice)
The Big Party
TV • 1959
Self
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self - Guest / Various Characters
The Carol Burnett Show
TV • 1967
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
TV • 1968
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV • 1962
Self
American Masters
TV • 1986
Self
What's My Line?
TV • 1950
Self - Panelist
Kraft Music Hall
TV • 1958
Self
Kraft Music Hall
TV • 1958
Self - Host
The Mike Douglas Show
TV • 1961
Self
Baseball
TV • 1994
(voice)
Dinah!
TV • 1974
Self
That's Life
TV • 1968
Great Performances
TV • 1971
Self