Alan King
American comedian and actor (1927–2004)
- Born
- 26 December 1927, Brooklyn
- Died
- 9 May 2004
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupation
- writer, stage actor, film actor, actor
- Films here
- 2
Alan King (born Irwin Alan Kniberg; December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004) was an American comedian, actor and satirist known for his biting wit and often angry humorous rants. He was also a serious actor who appeared in a number of films and television shows. King wrote several books, produced films, and appeared in plays. In his later years, he helped many philanthropic causes.
Filmography (martial arts films)
| Year | Film | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Night and the City | Cast |
| 2001 | Rush Hour 2 | Cast |
Frequent collaborators
- Robert De Niro
- Eli Wallach
- Jack Warden
- Barry Primus
- Michael Badalucco
- Cliff Gorman
- Jackie Chan
- Chris Tucker
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q643106 (CC0); quoted introduction from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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