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Alan King

Acting

Born December 27, 1927 · New York, New York, USA

Died May 9, 2004

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.

Filmography33 titles

Casino

1995as Andy Stone

The Carol Burnett Show

1967as Self

The Golden Girls

1985as Mel Bushman

Baseball

1994as (voice)

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Family Guy

1999as The Don (voice)

Law & Order

1990as Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro

American Masters

1986as Self

What's My Line?

1950as Self - Panelist

Miracle in the Rain

1956as Gil Parker

Rush Hour 2

2001as Steve Reign

The Dick Cavett Show

1968as Self - Guest

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Cat's Eye

1985as Dr. Donatti

Cattle Annie and Little Britches

1981Producer

Blue Heelers

1993

Sunshine State

2002as Murray Silver

Love & War

Blossom

1990

Enemies, a Love Story

1989as Rabbi Lembeck

Mind the Gap

2004as Herb Schweitzer

The Anderson Tapes

1971as Pat Angelo

Great Performances

1971as Self

Wolfen

1981Executive Producer

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

1998as Supreme Commander (voice)

Lovesick

1983as Lionel Gross, M.D.

I, the Jury

1982as Charles Kalecki

The Bonfire of the Vanities

1990as Arthur Ruskin

Memories of Me

1988as Abe

The Helen Morgan Story

1957as Benny Weaver

Hit the Deck

1955as Shore Patrol

The Girl He Left Behind

1956as Maguire

You Talkin' to Me?

1987as Self