Alan King

Alan King

Actor · Producer · Writer

New York, New York, USA
December 27, 1927

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.

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Representative Works

Casino
Casino
8.0
/ English
Rush Hour 2
Rush Hour 2
6.8
/ English
Cat's Eye
Cat's Eye
6.7
/ English
Wolfen
Wolfen
6.0
/ English
The Anderson Tapes
The Anderson Tapes
6.1
/ English
Pleasure Palace
Pleasure Palace
5.5
/ English
Author! Author!
Author! Author!
6.0
/ English
Night and the City
Night and the City
5.7
/ English
I, the Jury
I, the Jury
5.7
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Casino
1995Winner

Best Performance

Casino

Rush Hour 2
2001Nominee

Best Performance

Rush Hour 2

Cat's Eye
1985Nominee

Best Performance

Cat's Eye

Career Highlights

The Bonfire of the Vanities
1990Highlight

Best Performance

The Bonfire of the Vanities

Wolfen
1981Highlight

Best Picture

Wolfen

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