Alan King

Personal Info

Know For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

1927-12-27 (77 years old)

Deathday

2004-05-09

Place of Birth

New York, New York, USA

Alan King

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.

Acting

1995

Casino

as Andy Stone

1985

Cat's Eye

as Dr. Donatti

2001

Rush Hour 2

as Steve Reign

2004

Mind the Gap

as Herb Schweitzer

1971

The Anderson Tapes

as Pat Angelo

1990

1992

Night and the City

as Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman

1982

I, the Jury

as Charles Kalecki

1988

Funny

as Self

1983

Lovesick

as Lionel Gross, M.D.

2002

Sunshine State

as Murray Silver

1988

1957

The Helen Morgan Story

as Benny Weaver

2003

Mystics

as Donal

1989

Enemies, a Love Story

as Rabbi Lembeck

1961

On the Fiddle

as Top Sgt. Buzzer

1980

2015

Uncovering Wolfen

as Self (archive footage)

1980

Pinocchio's Christmas

as Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)

1968

Bye Bye Braverman

as The Rabbi

1961

On the Fiddle

as T/Sgt Buzzer

1980

Pleasure Palace

as Himself (uncredited)

1982

Author! Author!

as Kreplich

1956

Miracle in the Rain

as Gil Parker

1976

Joys

as Self

2004

Judy Garland: By Myself

as Self - Actor (voice)

1955

Hit the Deck

as Shore Patrol

1998

The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

as Supreme Commander (voice)

1995

1978

How to Pick Up Girls!

as Manny Shiller

Production

1981

Wolfen

as Executive Producer

1978

How to Pick Up Girls!

as Executive Producer

1980

Happy Birthday, Gemini

as Executive Producer

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