Obituary of Alan King

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Alan King

Alan King (born December 26, 1927 in New York City, New York) was a film actor, TV actor, and comedian who was known for his biting wit and generally angry, yet humorous rants. He was best known for his roles in the films, “Casino” (1995), “Rush Hour 2” (2001), and “Cat's Eye” (1985). Alan died on May 9, 2004 and his death was because of lung cancer. He died at age 76.

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Alan King Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: King, Alan
    • Common Name: Alan King
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: December 26, 1927
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Al, The Last Angry Man of the Suburbs
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1942-2004
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Big Mac
    • Favorite Color: Silver
    • Favorite Scent: Maison Martin Margiela Replica Jazz
    • Favorite Actor: Samuel L Jackson

    Alan's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Irwin Alan Kniberg
    • Father: Bernard Kniberg
    • Mother: Minnie Kniberg
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Jeanette Sprung (married 1947-2004, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • Robert King
      • Andrew King
    • Daughter(s):
      • Elainie Ray King

Death Notice:

  • Date: May 09 2004 at age 76
  • Place: New York City, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Lung cancer

Category Tags:

Film ActorTV Actor Comedian American Born on December 26th Born in 1927 Born in New York Died in 2004 Died at age 76 Died from Lung cancer

Alan's Notable Roles:

  • Casino
  • Rush Hour 2
  • Cat’s Eye

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"Alan King was a comedic genius whose quick wit and warm personality brought joy to audiences for decades. (V)"

"Alan King was a beloved comedian and actor who rose to fame in the 1950s and continued to entertain audiences throughout his illustrious career, until his untimely passing. (V)"

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