Alan King

Born: 1927-12-27, New York, New York, USA

Died: 2004-05-09

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.

Filmography

• Law & Order (1990)
• Family Guy (1999)
• Chicago Hope (1994)
• Great Performances (1971)
• Blossom (1990)
• thirtysomething (1987)
• Rush Hour 2 (2001)
• Casino (1995)
• ABC Stage 67 (1966)
• Love & War (1992)
• Cat's Eye (1985)
• The Bonfire of the Vanities (1990)
• The Anderson Tapes (1971)
• Author! Author! (1982)
• Pleasure Palace (1980)
• E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
• I, the Jury (1982)
• The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)
• Memories of Me (1988)
• Miracle in the Rain (1956)
• Hit the Deck (1955)
• Enemies, a Love Story (1989)
• The Helen Morgan Story (1957)
• On the Fiddle (1961)
• Bye Bye Braverman (1968)
• Pinocchio's Christmas (1980)
• How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)
• The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show (1982)
• The Girl He Left Behind (1956)
• Mystics (2003)