
Alan King
Acting
Born 1927-12-27 · 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.
Known for

The Ed Sullivan Show
1948 · TV

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962 · TV

Law & Order
1990 · TV

Family Guy
1999 · TV

The Dick Cavett Show
1968 · TV

The Bob Hope Show
1950 · TV

Kraft Music Hall
1958 · TV

The Merv Griffin Show
1962 · TV

What's My Line?
1950 · TV

Chicago Hope
1994 · TV

Great Performances
1971 · TV

Blue Heelers
1993 · TV

The Golden Girls
1985 · TV

Family Law
1999 · TV

The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · TV

thirtysomething
1987 · TV

American Masters
1986 · TV

Dinah!
1974 · TV

The Oscars
1953 · TV

Blossom
1990 · TV

E! True Hollywood Story
1996 · TV

ABC Stage 67
1966 · TV

Love & War
1992 · TV

Tony Awards
1956 · TV

Baseball
1994 · TV

Late Show with David Letterman
1993 · TV

The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · TV

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956 · TV