Robert Klein
Actor

Robert Klein Net Worth

He is also a successful stand-up comedian, writer, and singer-songwriter. He has released several comedy albums and has appeared on numerous television shows. He is also a Tony Award-winning Broadway actor.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Writer
Birth Day February 08, 1942
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 81 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Pisces
Medium Stand-up, television, film, theatre
Years active 1965–present
Genres Observational comedy, improvisational comedy, satire/Political satire, musical comedy
Subject(s) Everyday life, American politics
Spouse Brenda Boozer (1973-1989; 1 child)

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

Robert Klein, a renowned actor, soundtrack artist, and writer in the United States, is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million in 2024. Throughout his illustrious career, Klein has made memorable contributions to various fields in the entertainment industry. As an actor, he has delivered captivating performances that have earned him critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base. Additionally, his songwriting abilities have made him a sought-after artist for soundtracks, further adding to his success. With his versatile talent and accomplishments, it is no surprise that Robert Klein has secured a substantial fortune in his name.

Biography/Timeline

1950

Klein was born in the Bronx, the son of Frieda (née Moskowitz) and Benjamin Klein, and was raised in a "prototypical 1950s Bronx Jewish" environment. After graduating from DeWitt Clinton High School, Klein had planned to study medicine; however, he changed his mind during his studies at Alfred University, After graduating, he studied at the Yale Drama School when he learned about an opportunity to audition for The Second City. In a piece he wrote for the improvisational troupe's book, Klein recalled sitting in a room full of other hopefuls, including Fred Willard. Klein's audition consisted of an improvisation set with Willard about two guys in a nightclub, which was successful enough to get Klein and Willard hired by Second City. In the spring of 1965, Klein was chosen as a member of Second City. When he returned to New York City a year later, he was cast by Mike Nichols in the Broadway musical The Apple Tree.

1970

Klein has appeared in such movies as The Owl and the Pussycat, Hooper, Primary Colors, Radioland Murders, Ira and Abby, One Fine Day, Two Weeks Notice, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, The Last Unicorn, and The Safety of Objects. He had a recurring role in the TV drama series Sisters. In the 1970s, he hosted Saturday Night Live twice. He also appeared as a guest star in the animated series Duckman and on the CBS sitcom The King of Queens. In 2014 he played the Canadian Ambassador on Madam Secretary.

1973

In A Child of the Fifties (1973, Brut/Buddah Records), shown as Child of the 50's (on the cover), Klein talks about his life as a child in the 1950s: about air raid drills, Johnny Mathis music, showing off condoms while at the high school dance, the high school lunch ladies, Senator Joseph McCarthy, Governor W. Averell Harriman (of New York), meeting Yankee stars, the Yankees losing the World Series, and much more. He also goes into other things that he has observed in his life, such as substitute teaching, 1970s FM radio disc jockeys, late-night delis, and annoying commercials (e.g., Geritol). He also performed two songs that he wrote himself: "Fabulous '50s" and "Middle Class, Educated Blues."

1974

His next album, Mind Over Matter (1974), included extensive discussion of the Watergate scandal and another song—the title track—about a kid who turned to humor to become popular.

1975

His follow-up album, New Teeth (1975, Epic/CBS Records), featured the comedian's on-stage work on tracks such as "Mother Isn't Always Right" and his transposition of George Carlin's "Seven Words You Can't Say On Television", titled "Six Clean Words You Can Say Anywhere," with studio-recorded material such as "Continental Steel" and "On the Bayou."

1986

In 1986, Klein had his own late-night talk show, Robert Klein Time, which ran on the USA Network until 1988.

1990

He responded to the end of the sexual revolution with his 1990 album, Let's Not Make Love, which contained many of the same routines as his 1984 HBO special Child of the '50s, Man of the '80s and his 1986 special Robert Klein on Broadway.

1998

Klein hosted Monty Python Live at Aspen, a reunion and tribute show for the five surviving members of the British comedy troupe, in a special that appeared on HBO in 1998.

2006

Klein is the author of The Amorous Busboy of Decatur Avenue: A Child of the Fifties Looks Back, an autobiography published in 2006.

2007

In March 2007, he re-collaborated with Adam Sandler (after appearing in Mixed Nuts) in Reign Over Me, and in September 2007 released a new DVD compilation of his eight live HBO specials, titled Robert Klein: The HBO Specials 1975–2005.

2014

During the finale of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in February 2014, Billy Crystal reminded Jay Leno that when Leno was an aspiring Comedian, the only decoration in Leno's apartment was a poster of Klein. Both implied that they were influenced by the Child of the 50's recording.

2018

On January 29, 2018, it was announced that Klein would be playing Grace Adler's father Martin in the NBC revival of Will and Grace replacing Alan Arkin.

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