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Alan King
Born: 1927-12-27 in 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.
Rated Filmography (39)
Sorted by Score9.0
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988
8.3
Judy Garland: By Myself
2004
8.0
Funny
1988
8.0
Casino
1995
7.4
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
1998
7.0
Let Me In, I Hear Laughter: A Salute to the Friars Club
1999
6.9
Miracle in the Rain
1956
6.9
Steve Martin Live!
1984
6.8
Rush Hour 2
2001
6.7
Cat's Eye
1985
6.7
Bye Bye Braverman
1968
6.6
Pinocchio's Christmas
1980
6.5
The Infiltrator
1995
6.4
Dad, the Angel & Me
1995
6.4
Sunshine State
2002
6.2
Enemies, a Love Story
1989
6.1
The Anderson Tapes
1971
6.0
The N.Y. Friars Club Roast of Hugh Hefner
2001
6.0
Author! Author!
1982
6.0
Joys
1976
5.9
Lovesick
1983
5.8
Mind the Gap
2004
5.8
Judy Garland: The Concert Years
1985
5.7
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
1998
5.7
Night and the City
1992
5.7
I, the Jury
1982
5.7
On the Fiddle
1961
5.7
On the Fiddle
1961
5.6
The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990
5.5
Mystics
2003
5.5
Pleasure Palace
1980
5.4
Memories of Me
1988
5.3
The Helen Morgan Story
1957
5.0
Hit the Deck
1955
4.6
Just Tell Me What You Want
1980
4.5
The Girl He Left Behind
1956
4.0
The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special
1995
4.0
How to Pick Up Girls!
1978
3.8
You Talkin' to Me?
1987