Personal Info
Birthday
December 27, 1927
Place of Birth
New York, New York, USA
Known For
Acting
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.
Acting Filmography (72)
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0.0
Uncovering Wolfen
Movie2015
8.3
Judy Garland: By Myself
Movie2004
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6.1
Mind the Gap
Movie2004
5.5
Mystics
Movie2003
6.4
Sunshine State
Movie2002
6.8
Rush Hour 2
Movie2001
6.0
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
Movie2001
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7.0
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
Movie1999
8.1
Family Law
TV Series1999
7.4
Family Guy
TV Series1999
7.5
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Movie1998
5.7
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
Movie1998
8.2
E! True Hollywood Story
TV Series1996
8.0
Casino
Movie1995
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4.0
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
Movie1995
6.5
The Infiltrator
Movie1995
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6.4
Dad, the Angel & Me
Movie1995
7.2
Chicago Hope
TV Series1994
7.5
Baseball
TV Series1994
6.7
Blue Heelers
TV Series1993
6.4
Late Show with David Letterman
TV Series1993
5.8
Night and the City
Movie1992
6.4
Love & War
TV Series1992
5.6
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Movie1990
7.3
Law & Order
TV Series1990
6.2
Blossom
TV Series1990
6.2
Enemies, a Love Story
Movie1989
5.4
Memories of Me
Movie1988
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9.0
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Movie1988
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8.0
Funny
Movie1988
6.3
thirtysomething
TV Series1987
3.8
You Talkin' to Me?
Movie1987
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An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
Movie1987
7.0
American Masters
TV Series1986
7.6
The Golden Girls
TV Series1985
6.7
Cat's Eye
Movie1985
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5.8
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
Movie1985
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6.9
Steve Martin Live!
Movie1984
0.0
The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team
Movie1984
5.7
Lovesick
Movie1983
0.0
The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show
Movie1982
5.9
Author! Author!
Movie1982
5.7
I, the Jury
Movie1982
6.6
Pinocchio's Christmas
Movie1980
5.5
Pleasure Palace
Movie1980
4.5
Just Tell Me What You Want
Movie1980
4.0
How to Pick Up Girls!
Movie1978
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6.0
Joys
Movie1976
7.0
Dinah!
TV Series1974
6.1
The Anderson Tapes
Movie1971
6.1
Great Performances
TV Series1971
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Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles
Movie1970
6.8
The Dick Cavett Show
TV Series1968
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The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
Movie1968
6.7
Bye Bye Braverman
Movie1968
7.7
The Carol Burnett Show
TV Series1967
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6.8
ABC Stage 67
TV Series1966
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6.6
The Merv Griffin Show
TV Series1962
7.5
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV Series1962
5.8
The Mike Douglas Show
TV Series1961
5.7
On the Fiddle
Movie1961
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5.4
Kraft Music Hall
TV Series1958
5.3
The Helen Morgan Story
Movie1957
4.5
The Girl He Left Behind
Movie1956
6.4
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
TV Series1956
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0.0
Tony Awards
TV Series1956
6.9
Miracle in the Rain
Movie1956
5.0
Hit the Deck
Movie1955
7.0
The Oscars
TV Series1953
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7.0
The Bob Hope Show
TV Series1950
7.0
What's My Line?
TV Series1950
6.8
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV Series1948