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.
Known For
Rush Hour 2
(2001)
Steve Reign
Casino
(1995)
Andy Stone
Cat's Eye
(1985)
Dr. Vinnie Donatti
The Bonfire of the Vanities
(1990)
Arthur Ruskin
The Anderson Tapes
(1971)
Pat Angelo
Author! Author!
(1982)
Kreplich
Hit the Deck
(1955)
Shore Patrol
Lovesick
(1983)
Lionel Gross, M.D.
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
(1998)
Himself
Sunshine State
(2002)
Murray Silver
Night and the City
(1992)
Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
Memories of Me
(1988)
Abe
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
(1998)
Supreme Commander (voice)
The Infiltrator
(1995)
On the Fiddle
(1961)
Top Sgt. Buzzer
Full Filmography
Acting
Hit the Deck
(1955)
Shore Patrol
The Girl He Left Behind
(1956)
Maguire
Miracle in the Rain
(1956)
Gil Parker
The Helen Morgan Story
(1957)
Benny Weaver
On the Fiddle
(1961)
Top Sgt. Buzzer
Bye Bye Braverman
(1968)
The Rabbi
The Love Song of Barney Kempinski
(1968)
Leo
The Anderson Tapes
(1971)
Pat Angelo
Joys
(1976)
Self
How to Pick Up Girls!
(1978)
Manny Shiller
Just Tell Me What You Want
(1980)
Max Herschel
Pinocchio's Christmas
(1980)
Maestro Fire-Eater (voice)
Pleasure Palace
(1980)
Himself (uncredited)
I, the Jury
(1982)
Charles Kalecki
Author! Author!
(1982)
Kreplich
Lovesick
(1983)
Lionel Gross, M.D.
Steve Martin: Homage to Steve
(1984)
Himself
Cat's Eye
(1985)
Dr. Vinnie Donatti
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
(1985)
Himself
You Talkin' To Me?
(1987)
Self
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
(1987)
Self
Memories of Me
(1988)
Abe
Funny
(1988)
Self
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
(1988)
Enemies, a Love Story
(1989)
Rabbi Lembeck
The Bonfire of the Vanities
(1990)
Arthur Ruskin
Night and the City
(1992)
Ira "Boom Boom" Grossman
Casino
(1995)
Andy Stone
Dad, the Angel & Me
(1995)
Bernie
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
(1995)
Self (uncredited)
The Infiltrator
(1995)
Jerry Lewis: The Last American Clown
(1996)
Narrator
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
(1998)
Himself
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
(1998)
Supreme Commander (voice)
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
(1999)
Self
Rush Hour 2
(2001)
Steve Reign
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
(2001)
Self
Sunshine State
(2002)
Murray Silver
Mystics
(2003)
Donal
Mind the Gap
(2004)
Herb Schweitzer
Judy Garland: By Myself
(2004)
Self - Actor (voice)
Production
How to Pick Up Girls!
(1978)
Executive Producer
Wolfen
(1981)
Executive Producer
Cattle Annie and Little Britches
(1981)
Producer
An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
(1987)
Executive Producer
Writing