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Robert Klein
Known for: ActingRobert Klein (born February 8, 1942) is an American stand-up comedian, singer, and actor. He is known for his appearances on stage and screen. He has released four standup comedy specials including, A Child of the 50s (1973), Mind Over Matter (1974), New Teeth (1975), and Let's Not Make Love (1990). The first two albums received Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album nominations. Klein hosted Saturday Night Live in its first season in 1975 and again in 1978. Klein made his Broadway debut in the 1966 production of The Apple Tree opposite Alan Alda. He earned a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical nomination for his performance in Neil Simon's musical comedy They're Playing Our Song (1979). He is known for his film roles in The Owl and the Pussycat (1970), Mixed Nuts (1994), One Fine Day (1996), Primary Colors (1998), Two Weeks Notice (2002), How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), and Reign Over Me (2007). He is also known for his recurring television roles in Law & Order: SVU (2009-2012), The Good Wife (2013-2014), Madam Secretary (2014), Will & Grace (2018-2019). He has received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his specials, Child in his 50's (2001), and Unfair and Unbalanced (2010). He was profiled in the Starz documentary Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg (2016).
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
as Phillip Warren 
The Back-Up Plan
as Dr. Scott Harris 
Two Weeks Notice
as Larry Kelson 
Reign Over Me
as Jonathan Timpleman 
The Last Unicorn
as The Butterfly (voice) 
One Fine Day
as Dr. Martin 
Hooper
as Roger Deal 
Primary Colors
as Norman Asher 
Mixed Nuts
as Mr. Lobel 
The Safety of Objects
as Howard Gold 
People I Know
as Dr. Sandy Napier 
Jeffrey
as Skip Winkley 
The Owl and the Pussycat
as Barney 
Demoted
as Bob Farrell 
Dirty Movie
as The CEO 
I'm with Lucy
as Dr. Mort Zalkind 
Piñero
as Doctor 
Before I Go
as Jasper 
Monty Python Conquers America
as Self 
Next Stop Wonderland
as Arty Lesser 
The Pursuit of Happiness
as Melvin Lasher 
Monty Python: Live at Aspen
as Host 
Dangerous Curves
as Bam Bam 
Nobody's Perfekt
as Walter 
Ira & Abby
as Seymour Black 
Goosed
as Mel 