Buck Henry

Biography

Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. His contributions to film included, his work as a co-director on Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty, and his work as a co-writer for Mike Nichols's The Graduate (1967) and Peter Bogdanovich's What's Up, Doc? (1972). His long career began on television with work on shows with Steve Allen in The New Steve Allen Show (1961). He went on to co-create Get Smart (1965-1970) with Mel Brooks, and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times from 1976 to 1980. Henry later guest starred in such popular shows as Murphy Brown, Hot in Cleveland, Will & Grace, and 30 Rock. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Graduate (1967) and for Best Director for Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty.

Filmografi

Serendipity2001 · Customer at Bloomingdales (uncredited)The Graduate1967 · Room ClerkAmerican Swing2009 · SelfCatch-221970 · Lt. Col. KornThe Player1992 · Buck HenryThe Man Who Fell to Earth1976 · Oliver FarnsworthTo Die For1995 · Mr. H. FinlayssonCinemaville2007 · SelfGrumpy Old Men1993 · SnyderMastergate1992 · Clay FielderOld Boyfriends1979 · Art KoppleDefending Your Life1991 · Dick StanleyShort Cuts1993 · Gordon JohnsonCandy1968 · Mental Patient (uncredited)The Real Blonde1998 · Dr. LeuterEven Cowgirls Get the Blues1994 · Dr. DreyfusThe Owl and the Pussycat1970 · Man Looking Through Doubleday's Bookstore (uncredited)Heaven Can Wait1978 · The EscortThe Secret War of Harry Frigg1968 · Stockade CommandantGloria1980 · Jack DawnThe Bridge1959 · Voice of American SoldierSaturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary1989 · SelfThe Day of the Dolphin1973 · Man Standing Outside Women's Club (uncredited)Students of 'The Graduate'2007 · Himself