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
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
Casino
as Andy Stone
1994
Baseball
TVas (voice)• 1 eps
1993
Law & Order
TVas Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro• 1 eps
1992
1991
The Golden Girls
TVas Mel Bushman• 1 eps
1990
The Bonfire of the Vanities
as Arthur Ruskin
1987
You Talkin' to Me?
as Self
1985
Cat's Eye
as Dr. Donatti
1983
Lovesick
as Lionel Gross, M.D.
1982
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)
1976
Joys
as Self
The Carol Burnett Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
1975
Dinah!
TVas Self• 1 eps
1974
The Bob Hope Show
TVas Self• 3 eps
1972
The Dick Cavett Show
TVas Self - Guest• 3 eps
The Oscars
TVas Self• 1 eps
1971
The Anderson Tapes
as Pat Angelo
Great Performances
TVExecutive Producer
1969
Tony Awards
TVas Self - Co-Host/Presenter• 1 eps
1968
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
1958
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TVas Self• 1 eps
1948
The Ed Sullivan Show
TVas Self