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Actor
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(Tuesday)
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Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
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Languages
English
Parents
Ruth Taylor
Education
Dartmouth College, Choate Rosemary Hall
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
马 Horse
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Haimarīks)
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Buck Henry is known for acting.
Born in New York City, New York, USA (died at age 89).
3 awards including Emmy Award.
Buck Henry has 36 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (36)
AWARDS (6)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
1967
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
1967
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Writers Guild of America Award
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Biography
Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. Henry's 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. He 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Buck Henry?
Buck Henry was born on and passed away on at the age of 89.
Where was Buck Henry born?
Buck Henry was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Buck Henry been in?
Buck Henry has 36 credits in our database. Notable titles include Casting By (2012), The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011), American Swing (2009), Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd: Out of Control (2008), The Last Shot (2004).
What is Buck Henry known for?
Buck Henry is primarily known as an actor. Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. Henry's contributions to film included, his…
Where can I find more information about Buck Henry?
You can find more about Buck Henry on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
