Alan King
Acting1927New York, New York, USA
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
Acting History
2015
Uncovering Wolfen
as Self (archive footage)
2004
Mind the Gap
as Herb Schweitzer
Judy Garland: By Myself
as Self - Actor (voice)
2003
Mystics
as Donal
2002
Sunshine State
as Murray Silver
2001
Rush Hour 2
as Steve Reign
2000
Family Guy
TVas The Don (voice)• 1 eps
1999
Chicago Hope
TVas Larry Lensky• 1 eps
Family Law
TVas Hy Adlin• 1 eps
1998
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
as Supreme Commander (voice)
1997
Great Performances
TVas Self• 1 eps
1996
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
as Self /Self - Narrator
American Masters
TVas Self• 1 eps
1995
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
as Self (uncredited)
Dad, the Angel & Me
as Bernie
Casino
as Andy Stone
1994
Baseball
TVas (voice)• 1 eps
1993
Law & Order
TVas Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro• 1 eps
1992
Night and the City
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
1991
The Golden Girls
TVas Mel Bushman• 1 eps
1990
The Bonfire of the Vanities
as Arthur Ruskin
1989
Enemies, a Love Story
as Rabbi Lembeck
1988
1987
You Talkin' to Me?
as Self
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
Executive Producer
1985
Cat's Eye
as Dr. Donatti
1984
Steve Martin Live!
as Self
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
as Self - Performer
1983
Lovesick
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
1982
I, the Jury
as Charles Kalecki
Author! Author!
as Kreplich
1981
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
Producer
Wolfen
Executive Producer
1980
Just Tell Me What You Want
as Max Herschel
Pinocchio's Christmas
as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
Pleasure Palace
as Himself (uncredited)
Happy Birthday, Gemini
Executive Producer
1978
How to Pick Up Girls!
as Manny Shiller
How to Pick Up Girls!
Executive Producer
1976
Joys
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
1975
Dinah!
TVas Self• 1 eps
1974
1972
1971
The Anderson Tapes
as Pat Angelo
Great Performances
TVExecutive Producer
1970
1969
Tony Awards
TVas Self - Co-Host/Presenter• 1 eps
1968
Bye Bye Braverman
as The Rabbi
Kraft Music Hall
TVas Self - Host• 3 eps
1966
ABC Stage 67
TVas Leo
1962
The Merv Griffin Show
TVas Self
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TVas Self / Self - Guest Host
1961
On the Fiddle
as T/Sgt Buzzer
The Mike Douglas Show
TVas Self
1960
What's My Line?
TVas Self - Panelist / Self - Mystery Guest• 4 eps
1959
The Big Party
TVas Self
1958
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
1957
The Helen Morgan Story
as Benny Weaver
1956
Miracle in the Rain
as Gil Parker
The Girl He Left Behind
as Maguire
1955
Hit the Deck
as Shore Patrol
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
TVas Self