Alan King
Acting
Born December 27, 1927 · New York, New York, USA
Died May 9, 2004
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
Filmography
Mystics
2003 · Donal
Sunshine State
2002 · Murray Silver
Rush Hour 2
2001 · Steve Reign
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001 · Self
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998 · Self
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998 · Supreme Commander (voice)
Casino
1995 · Andy Stone
Night and the City
1992 · Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990 · Arthur Ruskin
Enemies, a Love Story
1989 · Rabbi Lembeck
Memories of Me
1988 · Abe
Cat's Eye
1985 · Dr. Donatti
Lovesick
1983 · Lionel Gross, M.D.
I, the Jury
1982 · Charles Kalecki
Author! Author!
1982 · Kreplich
Just Tell Me What You Want
1980 · Max Herschel
Pinocchio's Christmas
1980 · Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
The Anderson Tapes
1971 · Pat Angelo
Bye Bye Braverman
1968 · The Rabbi
The Helen Morgan Story
1957 · Benny Weaver
Miracle in the Rain
1956 · Gil Parker
Hit the Deck
1955 · Shore Patrol