Buck Henry
Acting
- Born:
- 1930-12-09
- Died:
- 2020-01-08
- Place of birth:
- New York City, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
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Kiss Kiss Fingerbang
The Humbling
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
A Fuller Life
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Passion for Snow
Casting By
A Bird of the Air
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Franklin & Bash
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Hot in Cleveland
American Swing
It Came from Kuchar
Get Smart
Students of 'The Graduate'
Students of 'The Graduate'
Cinemaville
30 Rock
The Last Shot
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film
Serendipity
Town & Country
The Directors: Milos Forman
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Psycho Path
Breakfast of Champions
Dilbert
Curtain Call
Will & Grace
I'm Losing You
The Real Blonde
Playboy: The Story of X
1999
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
To Die For
Harrison Bergeron
Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Grumpy Old Men
Short Cuts
Mastergate
Eek! The Cat
Keep the Change
The Player
'The Graduate' at 25
The Lounge People
The Graduate at 25
The Linguini Incident
Defending Your Life
The Republic Pictures Story
Tune in Tomorrow...
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Rude Awakening
Tales from the Crypt
Murphy Brown
Hot to Trot
Aria