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Birth Place: New York, NY, USA

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
1993
Mervyn Kant

[Broadway]
Unknown, 1988
Performer

[Broadway]
1986
Performer

[Broadway]
1985
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1979
Vernon Gersch

[US Tour]
National Tour, 1971
Narrator/Dr. Pangloss/Martin [Replacement]

[Broadway]
1968
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1966
Ensemble/Other Roles

Guard

Ensemble

Mr. Fallible

Writing


Movies

The Owl and the Pussycat
[ 1970 ] Barney
Rivals
[ 1972 ] Peter, Husband
Boomerang
[ 1976 ] Lezsin
A Secret Space
[ 1977 ] Rebbe
Hooper
[ 1978 ] Roger Deal
The Bell Jar
[ 1979 ] Lenny
Nobody's Perfekt
[ 1981 ] Walter
The Last Unicorn
[ 1982 ] The Butterfly
Dangerous Curves
[ 1988 ] Bam Bam
Radioland Murders
[ 1994 ] Father Writer
Mixed Nuts
[ 1994 ] Mr. Lobel
Jeffrey
[ 1995 ] Skip Winkley
One Fine Day
[ 1996 ] Dr. Martin
Next Stop Wonderland
[ 1998 ] Arty Lesser
Primary Colors
[ 1998 ] Norman Asher
Goosed
[ 1999 ] Dad, Mel
The Contract
[ 1999 ] Jackson
Suits
[ 1999 ] Tom Cranston
Labor Pains
[ 2000 ] David Raymond
Piñero
[ 2001 ] Doctor
The Safety of Objects
[ 2001 ] Howard Gold
I'm with Lucy
[ 2002 ] Dr. Mort Zalkind
People I Know
[ 2002 ] Dr. Sandy Napier
Two Weeks Notice
[ 2002 ] Larry Kelson
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ 2003 ] Phillip Warren
Ira & Abby
[ 2006 ] Seymour Black
Reign Over Me
[ 2007 ] Jonathan Timpleman
The Back-up Plan
[ 2010 ] Dr. Scott Harris
Demoted
[ 2011 ] Bob Farrell
Dirty Movie
[ 2011 ] The CEO
Putzel
[ 2012 ] Narrator
Another Dirty Movie
[ 2012 ] The CEO
Before I Go
[ 2021 ] Jasper

TV Shows

Heartland
Dwayne Trent
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dwight Stannich
Sisters
Albert 'Big Al' Barker
The Good Wife
Lyle Pollard
The Mysteries of Laura
Leo Diamond
Will & Grace
Martin Adler

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 1993 - Outstanding Featured Actor - Play

Robert Klein, The Sisters Rosensweig


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1993 - Best Actor - Play

Robert Klein - , The Sisters Rosensweig

Tony Awards - 1979 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical

Robert Klein, They're Playing Our Song

News


Bay Street Theater Announces THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Show in November

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts have announced the THINK YOU'RE FUNNY? Stand-Up Comedy Class Graduation Show! on Tuesday, November 26th at 8 PM. 
Bay Street Theater's Ha Ha Hamptons Comedy to Present THE 50+ COMEDY TOUR

Bay Street Theater's Paul Anthony's Ha Ha Hamptons Comedy will present The 50+ Comedy Tour on October 26th. Learn how to purchase tickets.
THE NICETIES Comes to Players Guild of Leonia Next Month

Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, has announced the cast and creative team for their first show of their 105th Season, THE NICETIES.
Photos: Inside VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA Opening at Lincoln Center Theater

See photos from Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike at Lincoln Center Theater! Learn more about the event!
Review: The Best of Cabaret Celebrated at the 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS

Monday night was buzzing with anticipation as New York’s cabaret community gathered at Gotham Comedy Club for the 39th Annual Bistro Awards.
BroadwayWorld Cabaret Upcoming Show Roundup " April 1 to April 7, 2024

Are you trying to plan your entertainment for the week or looking for a fun show to see this weekend? We have you covered with a few top picks for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week.
Lineup Revealed For 2024 Marxfest

The lineup has been revealed for the 2024 edition of Marxfest, the comedy festival taking place in New York City this May, celebrating the Marx Brothers. The festival kicks off on May 17, and continues through May 26.
Robert Klein and Julie Gold Among The 14 Honorees At The 39th Annual BISTRO AWARDS GALA

Celebrate the musical and comedy artistry of Robert Klein, Julie Gold, and more at the 39th Annual Bistro Awards Gala on April 1 at Gotham Comedy Club. Hosted by Steve Hayes, the event honors exceptional artists with performances and special awards.
Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck & More to be Honored at 39th Annual Bistro Awards

Learn about the stars being honored at the 39th annual Bistro Awards, including Amber Gray, Tony Yazbeck and more.
Comedy Legend Robert Klein to Perform at The Schoolhouse Theater

Comedy legend Robert Klein brings his unparalleled wit and humor to the Schoolhouse Theater for a special benefit performance.
Photos: Stars Arrive at Opening Night of SPAMALOT!

See photos of stars Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Vanessa Williams, Victor Garber, Cobie Smulders, and more as they arrive at Spamalot opening night here!
GRAND HORIZONS Comes to The Players Guild Of Leonia

Players Guild of Leonia will present the Beth Wohl's, GRAND HORIZONS, at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre. Learn more about the show here!
Players Guild of Leonia to Present GRAND HORIZONS Next Month

Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, will present Bess Wohl's, Grand Horizons, at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre. Get performance and ticket information here!
Charity Angel Dawson, Dee Roscioli & More to Perform in BROADWAY MEMORIES at The Argyle Theatre

Discover the incredible lineup of music, theatre, and comedy events happening at The Argyle Theatre on Long Island. Get all the details on dates, showtimes, and how to purchase tickets for these exciting performances. Don't miss out on the best in entertainment!
Hamptons Comedy Festival Returns To Bay Street Theater

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts will be hosting the HAMPTONS COMEDY FESTIVAL, returning to Bay Street Theater this fall after successfully launching this past April (with a completely sold out debut performance)! The HAMPTONS COMEDY FESTIVAL is produced by Bay Street Theater's very own Paul Anthony and the Long Island Comedy Festival with the goal of bringing top comic talent to the Hamptons.
Discover Bay Street Theater's Exciting Line-up of Fall Classes

Prepare for an exciting season of learning and growth with Bay Street Theater's fall classes. From beginner to advanced levels, there's a class for every theater enthusiast. Enroll now and enhance your skills.
Players Guild of Leonia To Present THE MARSHALL PLAYWRIGHTS SHOWCASE At the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre

Players Guild of Leonia, founded in 1919, will present The Marshall Playwrights Showcase at the Civil War Drill Hall Theatre (130 Grand Avenue, Leonia). Performances are 8:00pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 3:00pm on Sundays.
Photos: On the Red Carpet of PETER PAN GOES WRONG Opening Night

Check out photos from the opening night red carpet of Peter Pan Goes Wrong!
Honey West to Host NEW FACES SING BROADWAY 1984 at Porchlight Music Theatre

Porchlight Music Theatre will present New Faces Sing Broadway 1984, hosted by Honey West, directed by Tommy Novak with music direction and arrangements by Micky York.
Hamptons Comedy Festival Comes To Bay Street in 2023

Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts has announced three nights of the Hamptons Comedy Festival, presented by Long Island Comedy Festival, bringing top comedians from across New York to the East End this spring and fall 2023.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Klein been in?

Robert Klein has appeared on Broadway in 7 shows.

How many West End shows has Robert Klein been in?

Robert Klein has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Robert Klein been nominated for?

Outstanding Featured Actor - Play (Drama Desk Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig, Best Actor - Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for The Sisters Rosensweig and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for They're Playing Our Song.

What awards has Robert Klein won?

Robert Klein has won the Best Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards for The Sisters Rosensweig.

How many shows has Robert Klein written?

Robert Klein has written 3 shows including New Faces of 1968 (Sketches), The Robert Klein Show! (Playwright), An Evening With Robert Klein (Playwright).

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