Alan King
Acting
Born December 27, 1927 · New York, New York, USA
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 · 40 titles
Law & Order
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Late Show with David Letterman
Family Guy
The Mike Douglas Show
Chicago Hope
Great Performances
Tony Awards
The Bob Hope Show
The Merv Griffin Show
What's My Line?
The Dick Cavett Show
Blue Heelers
The Golden Girls
The Carol Burnett Show
American Masters
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Oscars
Dinah!
Blossom
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Kraft Music Hall
Family Law
thirtysomething
Baseball
Love & War
Casino
Rush Hour 2
ABC Stage 67
That's Life
Cat's Eye
The Bonfire of the Vanities
The Big Party
E! True Hollywood Story
Author! Author!
Steve Martin Live!
The Helen Morgan Story
The Infiltrator
Memories of Me
Night and the City