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Acting
Alan King
Alan King is best known for Family Guy, Law & Order, The Golden Girls and Late Show with David Letterman. Alan King was born on December 27, 1927. Alan King died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 76.
- Born
- December 27, 1927
- Place of birth
- New York, New York, USA
- Died
- May 9, 2004 (76 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 1999Family GuyThe Don (voice)
- 1999Family LawHy Adlin
- 1996E! True Hollywood Story
- 1994Chicago HopeLarry Lensky
- 1994BaseballVarious (voice)
- 1993Blue Heelers
- 1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf - Guest
- 1992Love & War
- 1990Blossom
- 1990Law & OrderDefense Attorney Jonathan Shapiro
- 1987thirtysomething
- 1986American MastersSelf
- 1985The Golden GirlsMel Bushman
- 1974Dinah!Self
- 1972The Corner BarProducer
- 1971Great PerformancesSelf
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1968That's Life
- 1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf - Guest / Various Characters
- 1966ABC Stage 67Leo
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest Host
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1959The Big PartySelf
- 1958Kraft Music HallSelf
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Host
- 1953The OscarsSelf
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Alan King been in?
Alan King is best known for Family Guy, Law & Order, The Golden Girls and Late Show with David Letterman.
When was Alan King born?
Alan King was born on December 27, 1927. (New York, New York, USA)
How old is Alan King?
Alan King died on May 9, 2004 at the age of 76.
Updated: October 26, 2026 ·