Dec 27, 1927 - New York, New York, USA
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.
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| Movie | 1995 | Casino | Andy Stone | |
| Movie | 1985 | Cat's Eye | Dr. Donatti | |
| Movie | 2001 | Rush Hour 2 | Steve Reign | |
| Movie | 2001 | The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner | Self | |
| Movie | 2004 | Mind the Gap | Herb Schweitzer | |
| Movie | 1998 | Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time | Self | |
| Movie | 1971 | The Anderson Tapes | Pat Angelo | |
| Movie | 1995 | The Infiltrator | ||
| Movie | 1990 | The Bonfire of the Vanities | Arthur Ruskin | |
| Movie | 1992 | Night and the City | Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman | |
| Movie | 1982 | I, the Jury | Charles Kalecki | |
| Movie | 1984 | Steve Martin Live! | Self | |
| Movie | 1988 | Funny | Self | |
| Movie | 1983 | Lovesick | Lionel Gross, M.D. | |
| Movie | 2002 | Sunshine State | Murray Silver | |
| Movie | 1988 | Memories of Me | Abe | |
| Movie | 1957 | The Helen Morgan Story | Benny Weaver | |
| Movie | 2003 | Mystics | Donal | |
| Movie | 1989 | Enemies, a Love Story | Rabbi Lembeck | |
| Movie | 1961 | On the Fiddle | Top Sgt. Buzzer | |
| Movie | 1980 | Just Tell Me What You Want | Max Herschel | |
| Movie | 1968 | The Love Song of Barney Kempinski | Leo | |
| Movie | 1987 | You Talkin' to Me? | Self | |
| Movie | 1988 | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | Alan King | |
| Movie | 1987 | An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall | Self | |
| Movie | 2015 | Uncovering Wolfen | Self (archive footage) | |
| Movie | 1999 | Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club | Self | |
| Movie | 1980 | Pinocchio's Christmas | Maestro Fire-Eater (voice) | |
| Movie | 1968 | Bye Bye Braverman | The Rabbi | |
| Movie | 1961 | On the Fiddle | T/Sgt Buzzer | |
| Movie | 1980 | Pleasure Palace | Himself (uncredited) | |
| Movie | 1956 | The Girl He Left Behind | Maguire | |
| Movie | 1970 | Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles | Self | |
| Movie | 1989 | The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast | Self | |
| Movie | 1982 | Author! Author! | Kreplich | |
| Movie | 1996 | Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown | Self /Self - Narrator | |
| Movie | 1956 | Miracle in the Rain | Gil Parker | |
| Movie | 1976 | Joys | Self | |
| Movie | 2004 | Judy Garland: By Myself | Self - Actor (voice) | |
| Movie | 1955 | Hit the Deck | Shore Patrol | |
| Movie | 1985 | Judy Garland: The Concert Years | Self | |
| Movie | 1998 | The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars | Supreme Commander (voice) | |
| Movie | 1995 | Dad, the Angel & Me | Bernie | |
| Movie | 1995 | The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special | Self (uncredited) | |
| Movie | 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls! | Manny Shiller | |
| Movie | 1984 | The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team | Self - Performer | |
| Movie | 1974 | Energy Crisis | Self - Host/Comedian | |
| TV Show | 1999 | Family Guy | The Don (voice) | 1 |
| TV Show | 1987 | thirtysomething | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1985 | The Golden Girls | Mel Bushman | 1 |
| TV Show | 1993 | Blue Heelers | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | 2 |
| TV Show | 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | 22 |
| TV Show | 1990 | Blossom | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1994 | Chicago Hope | Larry Lensky | 1 |
| TV Show | 1992 | Love & War | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1999 | Family Law | Hy Adlin | 1 |
| TV Show | 1966 | ABC Stage 67 | Leo | 1 |
| TV Show | 1956 | The Dinah Shore Chevy Show | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1953 | The Oscars | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self - Guest Host | 5 |
| TV Show | 1950 | The Bob Hope Show | Self | 3 |
| TV Show | 1990 | Law & Order | Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro | 1 |
| TV Show | 1950 | What's My Line? | Self - Mystery Guest | 2 |
| TV Show | 1994 | Baseball | Various (voice) | 0 |
| TV Show | 1959 | The Big Party | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self - Guest / Various Characters | 1 |
| TV Show | 1967 | The Carol Burnett Show | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show | Self - Guest | 3 |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self | 16 |
| TV Show | 1986 | American Masters | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1950 | What's My Line? | Self - Panelist | 4 |
| TV Show | 1958 | Kraft Music Hall | Self | 3 |
| TV Show | 1958 | Kraft Music Hall | Self - Host | 3 |
| TV Show | 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1994 | Baseball | (voice) | 1 |
| TV Show | 1974 | Dinah! | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1968 | That's Life | 1 | |
| TV Show | 1971 | Great Performances | Self | 1 |
| TV Show | 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self (archive footage) | 1 |
| TV Show | 1993 | Late Show with David Letterman | Self - Guest | 1 |
| TV Show | 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Host | 1 |
| TV Show | 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Presenter | 1 |
| TV Show | 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Co-Host / Presenter | 1 |
| TV Show | 1956 | Tony Awards | Self - Presente | 1 |
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| Movie | 1981 | Wolfen | Executive Producer | Production |
| Movie | 1981 | Cattle Annie and Little Britches | Producer | Production |
| Movie | 1987 | An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall | Writer | Writing |
| Movie | 1987 | An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall | Executive Producer | Production |
| Movie | 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls! | Executive Producer | Production |
| Movie | 1980 | Happy Birthday, Gemini | Executive Producer | Production |
| Movie | 1974 | Energy Crisis | Writer | Writing |
| TV Show | 1972 | The Corner Bar | Producer | Production |
| TV Show | 1971 | Great Performances | Executive Producer | Production |
