Alan King

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Other
Birthday
Dec 27, 1927 (97 years old)
Death date
May 09, 2004

Alan King

Known For

Uncovering Wolfen
1h 30m
Movie 2015

Uncovering Wolfen

After the huge financial and cultural success of WOODSTOCK (1970), filmmaker and political activist Michael Wadleigh spent many years in Hollywood writing scripts that were never produced. However, WOLFEN (1981), his only other major motion picture, was. After that he would never complete another feature film again. This is the story of that film.

The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast
0h 36m
Movie 1989

The Billy Martin Celebrity Roast

The famed baseball player and manager gets the gagged filled joke treatment.

Funny
1h 21m
Movie 1988

Funny

People are asked to tell their favorite jokes.

An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall
1h 0m
Movie 1987

An Evening of Alan King at Carnegie Hall

Comic Alan King brings his humorous everyday insights and biting topical wit to the stage.

Cat's Eye
1h 34m
Movie 1985

Cat's Eye

Three short stories linked by a stray cat that roams from one tale to the next, in this creepy triptych that begins as Dick tries to quit smoking by any means necessary. Next, we meet Johnny, an adulterous man who's forced by his lover's husband onto a building's hazardous ledge. Finally, Amanda is threatened by an evil gnome who throws suspicion on the family cat.

Judy Garland: The Concert Years
1h 20m
Movie 1985

Judy Garland: The Concert Years

This very special program-hosted by Judy's daughter, Lorna Luft-is a loving tribute to the life and timeless popularity of superstar Judy Garland, who began as a small-time vaudeville act and grew up to be one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Featuring the fond reminiscences of many family and friends, this show is filled with some of Judy's finest filmed performances. Includes the legendary performer singing-on her own and with stars such as Barbra Streisand, Lena Horne, Liza Minnelli, and Tony Bennett-several of her greatest songs such as The Man That Got Away, Swanee, San Francisco. Chicago, Over the Rainbow, and many more.

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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