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- Loren Klein (sometimes L.J. Klein) is a professional poker player who has won four World Series of Poker bracelets. He began playing online in about 2007 and began live play in 2011 following Black Friday in 2011. He won World Series of Poker bracelets at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 2019 World Series of Poker.
- Andrea Martin, Actress: My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Andrea Martin was born on January 15, 1947 in Portland, Maine, USA as Andrea Louise Martin. She is an actress and writer, known for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016) and Hedwig and the Angry Inch (2001).
Robert Klein's Poker Table. Sandi's PT Cruiser. Chris Farrell's S-10 Pickup. David Harris' Amp. IN MEMORY - Joe Schmitt. Brandon Perry's Tacoma. Rich McVey's Custom.
A lot of documentaries about legendary stand-ups strive to paint a picture of a comic who was 'on the front lines' or 'changed the game.' In the case of Robert Klein, this is not a difficult task.
Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg, now streaming on Amazon Prime with a 7-day subscription to Starz (also a great way to watch American Gods TBH), follows now 75-year-old comedian as he looks back at his 50 year-plus career. Klein was the first comedian with an HBO special and host of the fifth ever episode of S.N.L. Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Crystal and countless others were influenced by him, and each gets a moment in the spotlight. Also, so do I. I'm in the film.
Yes, midway through the documentary — which alternates between Klein's current life and his crowning moments on stage — he heads to Binghamton University in New York (#SUNYrepresent) to pass on his wisdom to the school's stand up comedy club. And I, 'comedian at large' as my bio above will tell you, was in this club.
To your first question, yes, we were 'cooler than most frats.' And to your second question, 'why?' Well, one of the club members' dad, Marshall Fine, directed this documentary. Fine asked us if this comedy legend could come to our school to do a show with us, and of course we said yes. We didn't think our scene would even make the cut. But fast forward two years later when my brother's girlfriend told me she saw me on a hotel T.V. in Montreal, and well, here we are.
After Klein's visit, it became clear to us why this documentary needed to be made. The comic is a huge force in comedy for how few millennials know him. He's been in countless films from 10 Things I Hate About You to Sharknado 3 [he re-watches his cameo in it for the doc, which is funny] and came up with 70s legends like Carlin and Pryor. His material may be a bit dad joke-y now, but his influence is undeniable.
My moment in the spotlight goes as follows. Each of my friends goes up to do a set in the lecture hall for Mr. Klein. Then I go up to sing a comedy song on piano, as I am a musical comedian. Now, I thought I did fine, but Klein thought otherwise.
'Where's the musical guy — you,' he points to me. 'Comedy and music, the thing is, the music should be good. So practice being a little more precise in your singing.'
Wow. I don't want to say that a legendary comedian is wrong but I did study classical piano at Hoff Barthelson music school in Scarsdale, New York, for 12 years. But hey, he's the one with the career-spanning documentary that I'm recommending. Anyways, moving on.
Klein is (otherwise) a likable, wacky guy—enough to follow around as he lives his life in Westchester, going swimming with poker buddies or making wisecracks at the supermarket. He is still an animated presence 50 years later who totes a harmonica in his pocket wherever he may go and brings non-jaded levity to those around him. Fine's caring direction clearly shows, as the film is made up of easily digestible sections that allow the comic to shine. Even when he was destroying my confidence for anyone with a Starz subscription.
Unlike the third act in a lot of comedian's stories, what's nice is that Klein has a lot of friends and is actually happy. And he doesn't care that people don't know him. That's the film's ultimate charm. Also, there are some very touching comedy history tidbits. One in particular; the comic recounts being with Carlin and Pryor at a comedy awards event when the self-destructive Pryor was in his final stretch. 'He was helpless, he couldn't move,' Klein said. 'Carlin took a picture, he was between us, and he [Pryor] was in his wheelchair. We walked away and I was devastated, and he [Carlin] goes, ‘that dude is fucked up!''
Anyway, this film is great for comedy nerds or anyone who is willing to tell me this legend of stage and screen was a little harsh on me. Please DM me for the latter. Please.
Other Great Things To Stream This Weekend
Casino dealer jobs vancouver toronto. On Showtime:
Twin Peaks: I'd be doing a bad job as a T.V. columnist if I didn't recommend Twin Peaks. And you'd be doing a bad job as a T.V. viewer if you don't watch it. The reboot of this masterwork from David Lynch, well, season 1 was a masterwork but I definitely digress, is a must watch for all of us. It's been so long in the making and it is easily the most anticipated television event of the year. So, insert 'damn good coffee' joke here and — just watch the darned thing! (Added May 21)
On HBO Go:
Breaking Away: This coming of age story about an Indiana high school bicycle prodigy who thinks he's Italian and his crew of slackers — 'Cutters' — is the perfect beginning of summer film. It was shot entirely in Bloomington, and showcases the best attributes of the 70s independent filmmaking. Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Moocher or 'Shorty' in the film, was Rorschach in Watchmen and the stoned guy who won the half court shot in 'Semi-Pro.' Great actor honestly
Loren Klein | |
---|---|
Residence | Reno, Nevada |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 4 |
Final table(s) | 10 |
Money finish(es) | 39 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 248, 2012 |
Information accurate as of 20 June 2019. |
Robert Klein Poker Games
Loren Klein (sometimes L.J. Klein) is a professional poker player who has won four World Series of Poker bracelets. He began playing online in about 2007 and began live play in 2011 following Black Friday in 2011.[1] He won World Series of Poker bracelets at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 2019 World Series of Poker. Klein was the third player to win bracelets in three consecutive years (following Allen Cunningham 2005–07 and Matt Matros 2010–12) since the poker boom.[2][3]
Klein was raised in Michigan.[4] After moving west to play live, Klein made Reno, Nevada his home.[4][1] Among the players that Klein considers to be his poker colleagues are Chance Kornuth, Ben Lamb and Johnny Beauprez.[2]
He was known as L.J. Klein when he finished as runner up to Miguel Proulx in Event #28: $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2010 World Series of Poker.[5] By the time he final tabled Event #50: $2,500 10-Game Mix (Six Handed) at the 2013 World Series of Poker, he was known as Loren Klein.[6] His first bracelet came in the 919-player 2016 Event #45: $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha for $241,427.[7][8] That year he also finished as runner-up to Brandon Shack-Harris in the 400-player Event #51 – $10,000 Eight-Handed Pot Limit Omaha World Championship.[9][10] His second bracelet occurred in the 870-player 2017 Event #41: $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha for $231,483.[4][1] His third bracelet came in the 476-player 2018 Event #49: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship for $1,018,336 at a final table that included Shack-Harris (who finished third).[2][3]
At the 2019 WSOP, Klein won the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event, becoming the first player since Doyle Brunson from 1976–79 and just the third overall in WSOP history to win bracelets four straight years.
To your first question, yes, we were 'cooler than most frats.' And to your second question, 'why?' Well, one of the club members' dad, Marshall Fine, directed this documentary. Fine asked us if this comedy legend could come to our school to do a show with us, and of course we said yes. We didn't think our scene would even make the cut. But fast forward two years later when my brother's girlfriend told me she saw me on a hotel T.V. in Montreal, and well, here we are.
After Klein's visit, it became clear to us why this documentary needed to be made. The comic is a huge force in comedy for how few millennials know him. He's been in countless films from 10 Things I Hate About You to Sharknado 3 [he re-watches his cameo in it for the doc, which is funny] and came up with 70s legends like Carlin and Pryor. His material may be a bit dad joke-y now, but his influence is undeniable.
My moment in the spotlight goes as follows. Each of my friends goes up to do a set in the lecture hall for Mr. Klein. Then I go up to sing a comedy song on piano, as I am a musical comedian. Now, I thought I did fine, but Klein thought otherwise.
'Where's the musical guy — you,' he points to me. 'Comedy and music, the thing is, the music should be good. So practice being a little more precise in your singing.'
Wow. I don't want to say that a legendary comedian is wrong but I did study classical piano at Hoff Barthelson music school in Scarsdale, New York, for 12 years. But hey, he's the one with the career-spanning documentary that I'm recommending. Anyways, moving on.
Klein is (otherwise) a likable, wacky guy—enough to follow around as he lives his life in Westchester, going swimming with poker buddies or making wisecracks at the supermarket. He is still an animated presence 50 years later who totes a harmonica in his pocket wherever he may go and brings non-jaded levity to those around him. Fine's caring direction clearly shows, as the film is made up of easily digestible sections that allow the comic to shine. Even when he was destroying my confidence for anyone with a Starz subscription.
Unlike the third act in a lot of comedian's stories, what's nice is that Klein has a lot of friends and is actually happy. And he doesn't care that people don't know him. That's the film's ultimate charm. Also, there are some very touching comedy history tidbits. One in particular; the comic recounts being with Carlin and Pryor at a comedy awards event when the self-destructive Pryor was in his final stretch. 'He was helpless, he couldn't move,' Klein said. 'Carlin took a picture, he was between us, and he [Pryor] was in his wheelchair. We walked away and I was devastated, and he [Carlin] goes, ‘that dude is fucked up!''
Anyway, this film is great for comedy nerds or anyone who is willing to tell me this legend of stage and screen was a little harsh on me. Please DM me for the latter. Please.
Other Great Things To Stream This Weekend
Casino dealer jobs vancouver toronto. On Showtime:
Twin Peaks: I'd be doing a bad job as a T.V. columnist if I didn't recommend Twin Peaks. And you'd be doing a bad job as a T.V. viewer if you don't watch it. The reboot of this masterwork from David Lynch, well, season 1 was a masterwork but I definitely digress, is a must watch for all of us. It's been so long in the making and it is easily the most anticipated television event of the year. So, insert 'damn good coffee' joke here and — just watch the darned thing! (Added May 21)
On HBO Go:
Breaking Away: This coming of age story about an Indiana high school bicycle prodigy who thinks he's Italian and his crew of slackers — 'Cutters' — is the perfect beginning of summer film. It was shot entirely in Bloomington, and showcases the best attributes of the 70s independent filmmaking. Jackie Earle Haley, who plays Moocher or 'Shorty' in the film, was Rorschach in Watchmen and the stoned guy who won the half court shot in 'Semi-Pro.' Great actor honestly
Loren Klein | |
---|---|
Residence | Reno, Nevada |
World Series of Poker | |
Bracelet(s) | 4 |
Final table(s) | 10 |
Money finish(es) | 39 |
Highest ITM Main Event finish | 248, 2012 |
Information accurate as of 20 June 2019. |
Robert Klein Poker Games
Loren Klein (sometimes L.J. Klein) is a professional poker player who has won four World Series of Poker bracelets. He began playing online in about 2007 and began live play in 2011 following Black Friday in 2011.[1] He won World Series of Poker bracelets at the 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 2019 World Series of Poker. Klein was the third player to win bracelets in three consecutive years (following Allen Cunningham 2005–07 and Matt Matros 2010–12) since the poker boom.[2][3]
Klein was raised in Michigan.[4] After moving west to play live, Klein made Reno, Nevada his home.[4][1] Among the players that Klein considers to be his poker colleagues are Chance Kornuth, Ben Lamb and Johnny Beauprez.[2]
He was known as L.J. Klein when he finished as runner up to Miguel Proulx in Event #28: $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha at the 2010 World Series of Poker.[5] By the time he final tabled Event #50: $2,500 10-Game Mix (Six Handed) at the 2013 World Series of Poker, he was known as Loren Klein.[6] His first bracelet came in the 919-player 2016 Event #45: $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha for $241,427.[7][8] That year he also finished as runner-up to Brandon Shack-Harris in the 400-player Event #51 – $10,000 Eight-Handed Pot Limit Omaha World Championship.[9][10] His second bracelet occurred in the 870-player 2017 Event #41: $1,500 Pot Limit Omaha for $231,483.[4][1] His third bracelet came in the 476-player 2018 Event #49: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship for $1,018,336 at a final table that included Shack-Harris (who finished third).[2][3]
At the 2019 WSOP, Klein won the $2,500 Mixed Big Bet event, becoming the first player since Doyle Brunson from 1976–79 and just the third overall in WSOP history to win bracelets four straight years.
World Series of Poker[edit]
- As of July 8, 2018
Year | Cashes | Final Tables | Bracelets |
---|---|---|---|
2008 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2009 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
2012 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
2013 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
2014 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
2016 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
2017 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Year | Tournament | Prize (US$) |
---|---|---|
2016 | $1,500 Mixed No-Limit Hold'em/Pot-Limit Omaha | $241,427 |
2017 | $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha | $231,483 |
2018 | $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Handed Championship | $1,018,336 |
2019 | $2,500 Mixed Big Bet | $127,808 |
Source: WSOP.com
Notes[edit]
Robert Klein Printers
- ^ abcFast, Erik (June 23, 2017). 'Loren Klein Wins 2017 World Series of Poker $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha Event'. Card Player. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ abcSchult, Steve (June 26, 2018). 'Loren Klein Wins $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship'. WSOP.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ abFast, Erik (June 26, 2018). 'Loren Klein Wins 2018 World Series of Poker $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship'. Card Player. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ abcSchult, Steve (June 23, 2017). 'Loren Klein Wins Second Bracelet In $1,500 Pot-Limit Omaha'. WSOP.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^'L.J. Klein Eliminated in 2nd Place ($195,147)'. PokerNews. June 10, 2010. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^'Loren Klein Eliminated in 6th Place ($27,792)'. PokerNews. June 29, 2013. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^Dalla, Nolan (June 28, 2016). 'Loren Klein Wins Mixed NLHE/PLO Title At 2016 WSOP'. WSOP.com. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^Rodriguez, Julio (June 29, 2016). 'Loren Klein Wins 2016 World Series of Poker $1,500 NLH/PLO Event'. Card Player. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^Burton, Earl (July 3, 2016). 'Scott Seiver Leads $50K Poker Players Championship as Two More Winners Earn Bracelets'. Poker News Daily. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^Derbyshire, Marty (July 3, 2016). 'Brandon Shack-Harris Returns To Glory in the 2016 WSOP PLO Championship'. PokerNews. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
External links[edit]
- Loren Klein at Hendonmob.com
- Loren Klein at Card Player
- Loren Klein at WSOP.com