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.
Filmography
Uncovering Wolfen
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
as Self - Actor (voice)
Mind the Gap
2004
as Herb Schweitzer
Mystics
2003
as Donal
Sunshine State
2002
as Murray Silver
Rush Hour 2
2001
as Steve Reign
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001
as Self
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
as Self
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
as Self
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
as Supreme Commander (voice)
- No poster
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
1996
as Self /Self - Narrator
Casino
1995
as Andy Stone
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
as Self (uncredited)
The Infiltrator
1995
Dad, the Angel & Me
1995
as Bernie
Night and the City
1992
as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
as Arthur Ruskin
Enemies, a Love Story
1989
as Rabbi Lembeck
- No poster
The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
1989
as Self
Memories of Me
1988
as Abe
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
as Alan King
Funny
1988
as Self
You Talkin' to Me?
1987
as Self
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1987
as Self