Alan King

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Characters played by Alan King

Steve Reign — Rush Hour 2 (2001)

Corrupt official or businessman tied to the Triad.

Dr. Donatti — Cat's Eye (1985)

Dr. Donatti is the supervisor of Quitters, Inc., an organization claiming a perfect success rate through violent coercion. He demonstrates the clinic's electric shock punishment on a cat, threatens Morrison's family, monitors his behavior, and later imposes a dangerous weight target after Morrison stops smoking.

Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman — Night and the City (1992)

A powerful boxing promoter and Al's estranged brother. He repeatedly tries to intimidate Harry into abandoning the fight business and threatens violence against Al. After Al's death, he sends his goons to carry out his threat, resulting in Harry being shot in the back in an alley.

Rabbi Lembeck — Enemies, a Love Story (1989)

Rabbi Lembeck is an avaricious rabbi who secretly employs Herman as a ghost writer. After meeting Masha, he invites her and Herman to a party, and later pays for Masha's funeral and her mother's funeral while also covering Yadwiga's hospital fees.

Supreme Commander (voice) — The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998)

Voice of the refrigerator leader of military toasters, plans to destroy Earth.

Shore Patrol — Hit the Deck (1955)

The Shore Patrol investigates the disturbance after Danny and Bill confront Wendell. Its men question Ginger, return to search Mrs. Ferrari's apartment, and wait at Wendell's dressing room before the show. The sailors evade them briefly, but are eventually captured and brought before Rear Admiral Smith.

Abe — Memories of Me (1988)

Hollywood extra known as the 'king of the extras.' Initially distant regarding his son's visit, he gradually opens up. Suffers from memory loss, is diagnosed with a fatal brain aneurysm, and ultimately reconciles with Abbie.

Benny Weaver — The Helen Morgan Story (1957)

Benny is one of the people navigating difficulties alongside Helen, Larry, and Dolly. The available plot summary does not specify what his difficulties are or how he contributes to the events, so no more detailed role or relationship can be established from the stated events.

Charles Kalecki — I, the Jury (1982)

Charles Kalecki is a mobster who becomes connected to Jack Williams’s murder through the stolen gun. Lundee confesses that he laundered the weapon to Kalecki, while Detective Pat Chambers claims Kalecki supplied it and owned the building where Charles Kendricks lived. Mike Hammer captures Kalecki and uses him to reach Romero’s fortified clinic.

Manny Shiller — How to Pick Up Girls! (1978)

A cab driver and film co-producer who makes a cameo appearance. He intervenes to stop a thief from stealing Donald's luggage and offers some initial advice to the naive newcomer, highlighting Donald's initial vulnerability in the city.

Gil Parker — Miracle in the Rain (1956)

Gil is a sergeant and Arlene's new husband. He asks Arthur to take photographs of the couple and then photographs Arthur and Ruth together. In private, he warns Arthur that their division is to be shipped overseas, but Arthur refuses to believe the report.

The Rabbi — Bye Bye Braverman (1968)

The Rabbi presides over a funeral the four friends attend during their search for the burial they came to witness. His service is long-winded, and the friends eventually discover that they have arrived at the wrong funeral before continuing on to the cemetery.

Career Overview

Alan King has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Rush Hour with 1 titles. Signature works include Casino, Rush Hour 2, Cat's Eye. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1927-12-27
Birth Place
New York, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q643106), public domain (CC0).