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.

Known For

Law & Order

Family Guy

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Late Show with David Letterman

The Mike Douglas Show

Tony Awards

All Movies (48)

• Uncovering Wolfen2015 · as Self (archive footage)
• Judy Garland: By Myself2004 · as Self - Actor (voice)
• Mind the Gap2004 · as Herb Schweitzer
• Mystics2003 · as Donal
• Sunshine State2002 · as Murray Silver
• Rush Hour 22001 · as Steve Reign
• The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner2001 · as Self
• Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club1999 · as Self
• Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time1998 · as Self
• The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars1998 · as Supreme Commander (voice)
• Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown1996 · as Self /Self - Narrator
• Casino1995 · as Andy Stone
• The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special1995 · as Self (uncredited)
• The Infiltrator1995
• Dad, the Angel & Me1995 · as Bernie
• Night and the City1992 · as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
• The Bonfire of the Vanities1990 · as Arthur Ruskin
• Enemies, a Love Story1989 · as Rabbi Lembeck
• The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast1989 · as Self
• Memories of Me1988 · as Abe
• Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz1988 · as Alan King
• Funny1988 · as Self
• You Talkin' to Me?1987 · as Self
• An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall1987 · as Self
• Cat's Eye1985 · as Dr. Donatti
• Judy Garland: The Concert Years1985 · as Self
• Steve Martin Live!1984 · as Self
• The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team1984 · as Self - Performer
• Lovesick1983 · as Lionel Gross, M.D.
• The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show1982
• Author! Author!1982 · as Kreplich
• I, the Jury1982 · as Charles Kalecki
• Pinocchio's Christmas1980 · as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
• Pleasure Palace1980 · as Himself (uncredited)
• Just Tell Me What You Want1980 · as Max Herschel
• How to Pick Up Girls!1978 · as Manny Shiller
• Joys1976 · as Self
• Energy Crisis1974 · as Self - Host/Comedian
• The Anderson Tapes1971 · as Pat Angelo
• Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles1970 · as Self
• The Love Song of Barney Kempinski1968 · as Leo
• Bye Bye Braverman1968 · as The Rabbi
• On the Fiddle1961 · as Top Sgt. Buzzer
• On the Fiddle1961 · as T/Sgt Buzzer
• The Helen Morgan Story1957 · as Benny Weaver
• The Girl He Left Behind1956 · as Maguire
• Miracle in the Rain1956 · as Gil Parker
• Hit the Deck1955 · as Shore Patrol

All TV Shows (39)

• Family Law1999 · as Hy Adlin
• Family Guy1999 · as The Don (voice)
• E! True Hollywood Story1996
• Chicago Hope1994 · as Larry Lensky
• Baseball1994 · as Various (voice)
• Baseball1994 · as (voice)
• Blue Heelers1993
• Late Show with David Letterman1993 · as Self - Guest
• Love & War1992
• Law & Order1990 · as Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
• Blossom1990
• thirtysomething1987
• American Masters1986 · as Self
• The Golden Girls1985 · as Mel Bushman
• Dinah!1974 · as Self
• Great Performances1971 · as Self
• That's Life1968
• The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self - Guest / Various Characters
• The Carol Burnett Show1967 · as Self
• ABC Stage 671966 · as Leo
• The Merv Griffin Show1962 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self - Guest Host
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self (archive footage)
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• The Big Party1959 · as Self
• Kraft Music Hall1958 · as Self
• Kraft Music Hall1958 · as Self - Host
• The Dinah Shore Chevy Show1956 · as Self
• Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Host
• Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Presenter
• Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Co-Host / Presenter
• Tony Awards1956 · as Self - Presente
• The Oscars1953 · as Self
• The Bob Hope Show1950 · as Self
• What's My Line?1950 · as Self - Mystery Guest
• What's My Line?1950 · as Self - Panelist
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self