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.

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 Rush Hour 2, Casino, Memories of Me. 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 00:00:00

Birth Place

New York, New York, USA

Known For

• 

  Rush Hour 2
• 

  Casino
• 

  Memories of Me
• 

  Cat's Eye
• 

  Mind the Gap
• 

  An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Rush Hour (1 titles)
• The Brave Little Toaster Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• James Woods (2 collaborations)
• Jackie Chan (1 collaborations)
• Chris Tucker (1 collaborations)
• John Lone (1 collaborations)
• Roselyn Sánchez (1 collaborations)
• Zhang Ziyi (1 collaborations)
• Harris Yulin (1 collaborations)
• Kenneth Tsang (1 collaborations)
• Lisa LoCicero (1 collaborations)
• Meiling Melançon (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (64 credits)

  • Uncovering Wolfen

    Self (archive footage)

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Judy Garland: By Myself

    Self - Actor (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Mind the Gap

    Herb Schweitzer

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Mystics

    Donal

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Sunshine State

    Murray Silver

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Rush Hour 2

    Steve Reign

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Family Guy

    - There's Something About Paulie (2000) ... The Don (voice) actor actors
    1999
  • Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars

    Supreme Commander (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown

    Self /Self - Narrator

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Casino

    Andy Stone

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

    Self (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • The Infiltrator

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Dad, the Angel & Me

    Bernie

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Chicago Hope

    - Big Hand for the Little Lady (1999) ... Larry Lensky actor actors
    1994
  • Baseball

    - Inning Two: Something Like a War (1994) ... (voice) actor actors
    1994
  • Blue Heelers

    - Other People's Lives (1996) ... actor actors
    1993
  • Late Show with David Letterman

    - Alan King, Aretha Franklin (1994) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1993
  • Night and the City

    Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • The Bonfire of the Vanities

    Arthur Ruskin

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • Law & Order

    - Securitate (1993) ... Defense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro actor actors
    1990
  • Blossom

    - Losing Your ... Religion (1992) ... actor actors
    1990
  • Enemies, a Love Story

    Rabbi Lembeck

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1989
  • Memories of Me

    Abe

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

    Alan King

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • Funny

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • You Talkin' to Me?

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1987
  • American Masters

    - Lena Horne: In Her Own Voice (1996) ... Self actor actors
    1986
  • Cat's Eye

    Dr. Donatti

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Judy Garland: The Concert Years

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • The Golden Girls

    - Melodrama (1991) ... Mel Bushman actor actors
    1985
  • Steve Martin Live!

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • The Stars Salute the U.S. Olympic Team

    Self - Performer

    actor

    actors
    1984
  • Lovesick

    Lionel Gross, M.D.

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • The 7th Annual Young Comedians Show

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Author! Author!

    Kreplich

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • I, the Jury

    Charles Kalecki

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Pinocchio's Christmas

    Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Pleasure Palace

    Himself (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Just Tell Me What You Want

    Max Herschel

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • How to Pick Up Girls!

    Manny Shiller

    actor

    actors
    1978
  • Joys

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1976
  • Energy Crisis

    Self - Host/Comedian

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • The Anderson Tapes

    Pat Angelo

    actor

    actors
    1971
  • Great Performances

    - Episode 10 (1997) ... Self actor actors
    1971
  • Friars Club Roast of Don Rickles

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Love Song of Barney Kempinski

    Leo

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • Bye Bye Braverman

    The Rabbi

    actor

    actors
    1968
  • The Dick Cavett Show

    - Alan King, Jack Douglas, Reiko Douglas, Kamarr (1985) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alan King, Glynis Johns, George Cukor, Mary Wells (1972) ... Self - Guest actor actors

    - Alan King, Jacques Cousteau, Joan Hackett (1972) ... Self - Guest actor actors
    1968
  • The Carol Burnett Show

    - Episode 242 (1976) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 190 (1974) ... Self - Guest / Various Characters actor actors
    1967
  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    - Episode 74 (1992) ... Self (archive footage) actor actors

    - Episode 184 (1984) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 5 (1978) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 49 (1977) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 12 (1971) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • The Merv Griffin Show

    - Episode 18 (1975) ... Self actor actors

    - Episode 36 (1962) ... Self actor actors
    1962
  • On the Fiddle

    T/Sgt Buzzer

    actor

    actors
    1961
  • The Mike Douglas Show

    - Episode 7 (1967) ... Self actor actors
    1961
  • The Helen Morgan Story

    Benny Weaver

    actor

    actors
    1957
  • The Girl He Left Behind

    Maguire

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Miracle in the Rain

    Gil Parker

    actor

    actors
    1956
  • Hit the Deck

    Shore Patrol

    actor

    actors
    1955
  • The Oscars

    - The 44th Annual Academy Awards (1972) ... Self actor actors
    1953
  • What's My Line?

    - Episode 689 (1963) ... Self - Mystery Guest actor actors

    - Episode 625 (1962) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 570 (1961) ... Self - Mystery Guest actor actors

    - Episode 540 (1960) ... Self - Panelist actor actors

    - Episode 527 (1960) ... Self - Panelist actor actors
    1950

• writing (2 credits)

  • An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

    writer

    writing
    1987
  • Energy Crisis

    writer

    writing
    1974

• production (6 credits)

  • An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

    executive producer

    production
    1987
  • Wolfen

    executive producer

    production
    1981
  • Cattle Annie and Little Britches

    producer

    production
    1981
  • Happy Birthday, Gemini

    executive producer

    production
    1980
  • How to Pick Up Girls!

    executive producer

    production
    1978
  • Great Performances

    - Episode 10 (1997) ... executive producer production
    1971