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Kay E. Kuter

Born April 25, 1925Los Angeles, California, USA90 credits

Kay E. Kuter was an American actor best known for his character roles in film and television. He was born on April 25, 1925, in Los Angeles, California. Kuter had a career that spanned several decades, and he appeared in numerous popular movies and TV shows. Kuter's acting career began in the 1950s, and he made his film debut in the 1952 movie "Thunderbirds." Over the years, he appeared in various genres, including dramas, comedies, and westerns. Some of his notable film credits include "The Last Starfighter" (1984), "Warlock" (1989), "Six Days, Seven Nights" (1998), and "The Princess Diaries" (2001). In addition to his work in films, Kuter was also a familiar face on television. He appeared in numerous TV shows throughout his career, often portraying supporting or character roles. Some of the notable TV series he appeared in include "Gunsmoke," "The Twilight Zone," "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," "MAS*H," and "Star Trek: The Next Generation." He also lent his voice to animated shows such as "TaleSpin" and "Justice League Unlimited." One of Kuter's most memorable roles was that of the character "Reverend Buckshot" in the TV series "Green Acres" (1965-1971). His portrayal of the bumbling, absent-minded preacher became a fan favorite and remains one of his most iconic performances. Sadly, Kay E. Kuter passed away on November 12, 2003, at the age of 78, in Burbank, California. Despite his departure, his contributions to the entertainment industry and his memorable performances continue to be appreciated by fans of film and television.

Known For

Filmography

The Hollywood Sign
2002The Hollywood Sign
as Robbie KantMovie
Brimstone
1998Brimstone
as Man at ElevatorTV
Charmed
1998Charmed
as Keeper of the Fairy TalesTV
Annabelle's Wish
1997Annabelle's Wish
as Santa (voice)Movie
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
as Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole")TV
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
as Father ChristmasTV
The Pretender
1996The Pretender
as Mr. KleinmanTV
Arli$$
1996Arli$$
as Grand-da DuffyTV
Baywatch Nights
1995Baywatch Nights
as Professor ArnoldTV
Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold
1995Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold
as Citius (voice)Movie
Babe
1995Babe
as Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)Movie
In Search of Dr. Seuss
1994In Search of Dr. Seuss
as Dr. Seuss (voice)Movie
Fantastic Four
1994Fantastic Four
as Ego The Living Planet (voice)TV
ER
1994ER
as SeatonTV
Frasier
1993Frasier
as WInoTV
The X-Files
1993The X-Files
as Calusari #1TV
The Little Mermaid
1992The Little Mermaid
as Grimsby (voice)TV
Gross Anatomy
1989Gross Anatomy
as Lecturing ProfessorMovie
Seinfeld
1989Seinfeld
as Older PriestTV
Warlock
1989Warlock
as ProctorMovie
Baywatch
1989Baywatch
as HenryTV
Zombie High
1987Zombie High
as Dean EisnerMovie
Matlock
1986Matlock
as Uncle RoyTV
The Twilight Zone
1985The Twilight Zone
as (segment "Grace Note")TV
V
1984V
as RichardsTV
The Tempest
1982The Tempest
as GonzaloMovie
Kung Fu
1972Kung Fu
as VinnieTV
Nichols
1971Nichols
as JensenTV
Watermelon Man
1970Watermelon Man
as Dr. WainwrightMovie
Here's Lucy
1968Here's Lucy
as Canadian MountyTV
A Time for Killing
1967A Time for Killing
as OwelsonMovie
I Dream of Jeannie
1965I Dream of Jeannie
as Edgar CrawfordTV
Laredo
1965Laredo
as Ernie VennerTV
Petticoat Junction
1963Petticoat Junction
as Newt KileyTV
Redigo
1963Redigo
as VultureTV
The Outer Limits
1963The Outer Limits
as Limbo BeingTV
The Virginian
1962The Virginian
as Razz BentonTV
The Tall Man
1960The Tall Man
as Clarence HenryTV
The Big Night
1960The Big Night
as MailmanMovie
The FBI Story
1959The FBI Story
as Barber (uncredited)Movie
Riverboat
1959Riverboat
as HoskinsTV
Bonanza
1959Bonanza
as Mr. FinchTV
Zorro
1957Zorro
as HernandoTV
Under Fire
1957Under Fire
as Pvt. Arnold SwansonMovie
Perry Mason
1957Perry Mason
as DeputyTV
Meet McGraw
1957Meet McGraw
as BroderickTV
S
1956State Trooper
as Shag JorgensonTV
High Tor
1956High Tor
as DopeMovie
The Steel Jungle
1956The Steel Jungle
as StringbeanMovie
Guys and Dolls
1955Guys and Dolls
as CalvinMovie
Gunsmoke
1955Gunsmoke
as WarrenTV
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
as Trask - Pierce's HenchmanTV
The Cobweb
1955The Cobweb
as Patient (Uncredited)Movie
City of Shadows
1955City of Shadows
as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)Movie
Désirée
1954Désirée
as Lackey (uncredited)Movie
The Wonderful World of Disney
1954The Wonderful World of Disney
as Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited)TV
Sabrina
1954Sabrina
as Ernest (uncredited)Movie
The Living Bible
1952The Living Bible
as Joseph of ArimatheaMovie