Person
Alan King
Acting · 1927–2004 · 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
Law & Order
Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
Family Guy
The Don (voice)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self - Guest Host
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
Great Performances
Self
Chicago Hope
Larry Lensky
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
The Golden Girls
Mel Bushman
Filmography
- 2015Uncovering WolfenSelf (archive footage)
- 2004Judy Garland: By MyselfSelf - Actor (voice)
- 2004Mind the GapHerb Schweitzer
- 2003MysticsDonal
- 2002Sunshine StateMurray Silver
- 2001Rush Hour 2Steve Reign
- 2001The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh HefnerSelf
- 1999Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars ClubSelf
- 1999Family LawHy Adlin
- 1999Family GuyThe Don (voice)
- 1998Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last TimeSelf
- 1998The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsSupreme Commander (voice)
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1996Jerry Lewis: The Last American ClownSelf /Self - Narrator
- 1995CasinoAndy Stone
- 1995The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween SpecialSelf (uncredited)
- 1995The Infiltrator
- 1995Dad, the Angel & MeBernie
- 1994Chicago HopeLarry Lensky
- 1994BaseballVarious (voice)
- 1993Blue Heelers
- 1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest
- 1992Night and the CityIra "Boom Boom" Grossman
- 1992Love & War
- 1990The Bonfire of the VanitiesArthur Ruskin
- 1990Law & OrderDefense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
- 1990Blossom
- 1989Enemies, a Love StoryRabbi Lembeck
- 1989The Billy Martin Celebrity RoastSelf
- 1988Memories of MeAbe
- 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzAlan King
- 1988FunnySelf
- 1987thirtysomething
- 1987You Talkin' to Me?Self
- 1987An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie HallSelf
- 1986American MastersSelf
- 1985The Golden GirlsMel Bushman
- 1985Cat's EyeDr. Donatti
- 1985Judy Garland: The Concert YearsSelf
- 1984Steve Martin Live!Self
- 1984The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic TeamSelf - Performer
- 1983LovesickLionel Gross, M.D.
- 1982The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show
- 1982Author! Author!Kreplich
- 1982I, the JuryCharles Kalecki
- 1981WolfenExecutive Producer
- 1981Cattle Annie and Little BritchesProducer
- 1980Pinocchio's ChristmasMaestro Fire-Eater (voice)
- 1980Pleasure PalaceHimself (uncredited)
- 1980Happy Birthday, GeminiExecutive Producer
- 1980Just Tell Me What You WantMax Herschel
- 1978How to Pick Up Girls!Manny Shiller
- 1976JoysSelf
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1974Energy CrisisSelf - Host/Comedian
- 1972The Corner BarProducer
- 1971The Anderson TapesPat Angelo
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1970Friars Club Roast of Don RicklesSelf
- 1968That's Life
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1968The Love Song of Barney KempinskiLeo
- 1968Bye Bye BravermanThe Rabbi
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf - Guest / Various Characters
- 1966ABC Stage 67Leo
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest Host
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1961On the FiddleTop Sgt. Buzzer
- 1959The Big PartySelf
- 1958Kraft Music HallSelf
- 1957The Helen Morgan StoryBenny Weaver
- 1956The Girl He Left BehindMaguire
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Host
- 1956Miracle in the RainGil Parker
- 1955Hit the DeckShore Patrol
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
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