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My Take
Alan King is the rare comic I find genuinely fascinating because his anger was a craft, not a flaw. Born Irwin Alan Kniberg in Brooklyn, he built a reputation on sharp, simmering rants that turned everyday frustration into art. But I respect that he refused to be only a punchline machine: he took serious acting roles in film and television, wrote several books, and devoted his later years to philanthropy. That mix of bite and benevolence is what makes him stick with me. Turning irony into a polished art form, as he did until his death in 2004, takes a sophistication few comedians ever reach.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Alan King
- Name (Japanese)
- アラン・キング
- Reading
- あらん・きんぐ
- Born
- December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Rabbit
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- writer / stage actor / film actor / actor
2. Background
- High school
- Boys and Girls High School
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Alan King born?
December 26, 1927 – May 9, 2004.
Where is Alan King from?
Alan King is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Alan King do?
Alan King works as writer, stage actor, film actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.