- Born
- Died
- Birth nameIrwin Alan Kniberg
- Nickname
- The Last Angry Man of the Suburbs
- Height5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
- Alan King was born on December 26, 1927 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for Casino (1995), Cat's Eye (1985) and Rush Hour 2 (2001). He was married to Jeanette Sprung. He died on May 9, 2004 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseJeanette Sprung(February 1, 1947 - May 9, 2004) (his death, 3 children)
- Cigars
- Alan King would often get sued by airline companies and insurance companies for speaking negatively about them in his comedy routines.
- In January 1961, he was the emcee for a portion of President John F. Kennedy's inaugural party.
- Known for his angry monologues, railing against suburbia and everyday mores. The popularity of these tirades led to frequent regular guest appearances on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'The Tonight Show'.
- Dropping out of high school, he was schooled instead in rimshot comedy by Milton Berle in the Catskills.
- Developed a fondness for drinking and gambling during his years on the Las Vegas circuit. He credited his family for helping him curb his problems.
- Modesty is not one of my virtues.
- Comedy is a reflection. We create nothing. We set no styles, no standards. We're reflections. It'a a distorted mirror in the fun house. We watch society. As society behaves, then we have the ability to make fun of it.
- [on Vanessa Redgrave's anti-Zionist remarks] I am that Zionist hoodlum she was talking about. It's just a pity I wasn't on the platform tonight. I would have gone for the jugular.
- [to a 1960s all-black audience] Before I go any further, you should understand you've been backing the wrong 'King'. He wants to get you into Woolworth's. I'll get you into '21'.
- Jews shouldn't play golf, it's not for them. We aggravate too easily. We carry 2,000 years of persecution on us. And then all of a sudden to go out there and beat a ball into the ground is a little too much.
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