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Alan King

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Born: December 27, 1927
Died: May 9, 2004
From: 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

Rush Hour 2

The Bonfire of the Vanities

The Anderson Tapes

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Night and the City

I, the Jury

Filmography

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2015

Uncovering Wolfen

Acting (Self (archive footage))

2004

Judy Garland: By Myself

Acting (Self - Actor (voice))

Mind the Gap

Acting (Herb Schweitzer)

2003

Acting (Donal)

2002

Sunshine State

Acting (Murray Silver)

2001

Rush Hour 2

Acting (Steve Reign)

The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

Acting (Self)

1999

Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

Acting (Self)

Acting (Hy Adlin) 1 EP

Acting (The Don (voice)) 1 EP

1998

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Acting (Self)

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

Acting (Supreme Commander (voice))

1996

E! True Hollywood Story

Acting 1 EP

Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown

Acting (Self /Self - Narrator)

1995

Acting (Andy Stone)

The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

Acting (Self (uncredited))

The Infiltrator

Dad, the Angel & Me

Acting (Bernie)

1994

Acting (Various (voice)) Acting (voice) 1 EP

Chicago Hope

Acting (Larry Lensky) 1 EP

1993

Blue Heelers

Acting 1 EP

Late Show with David Letterman

Acting (Self - Guest) 1 EP

1992

Night and the City

Acting (Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman)

Acting 1 EP

1990

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Acting (Arthur Ruskin)

Law & Order

Acting (Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro) 1 EP

Acting 1 EP

1989

Enemies, a Love Story

Acting (Rabbi Lembeck)

The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast

Acting (Self)

1988

Memories of Me

Acting (Abe)

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Acting (Alan King)

Acting (Self)