Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 25, 1925
Place of Birth:
Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
Year | Movie | Role |
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2004 | Forbidden Warrior | Yawn |
2002 | The Hollywood Sign | Robbie Kant |
2000 | The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea | Grimsby (voice) |
1997 | Annabelle's Wish | Santa (voice) |
1995 | The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery | Werner Huber |
1995 | Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold | Citius (voice) |
1995 | Babe | Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited) |
1994 | In Search of Dr. Seuss | Dr. Seuss (voice) |
1993 | The Seventh Coin | |
1989 | Gross Anatomy | Lecturing Professor |
1989 | Warlock | Proctor |
1988 | Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz | Kay E. Kuter |
1987 | Zombie High | Dean Eisner |
1984 | The Last Starfighter | Enduran |
1983 | William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew | Gremio |
1982 | The Tempest | Gonzalo |
1978 | An Enemy of the People | |
1970 | Watermelon Man | Dr. Wainwright |
1967 | A Time for Killing | Owelson |
1960 | The Big Night | Mailman |
1959 | The FBI Story | Barber (uncredited) |
1957 | Under Fire | Pvt. Arnold Swanson |
1956 | High Tor | Dope |
1956 | The Steel Jungle | Stringbean |
1956 | The Mole People | |
1955 | City of Shadows | Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter) |
1955 | Guys and Dolls | Calvin |
1955 | The Cobweb | Patient (Uncredited) |
1954 | Drum Beat | |
1954 | Sabrina | Ernest - Houseman (uncredited) |
1952 | The Living Bible | Joseph of Arimathea |
Year | TV Show | Role |
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1998 | Brimstone | |
1998 | Charmed | Keeper of the Fairy Tales |
1997 | Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction | Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole") |
1996 | The Pretender | Mr. Kleinman |
1996 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Father Christmas |
1995 | Baywatch Nights | Professor Arnold |
1994 | ER | Seaton |
1994 | Fantastic Four | Ego The Living Planet (voice) |
1993 | Boy Meets World | |
1993 | The X-Files | Calusari #1 |
1993 | Frasier | WIno |
1993 | Star Trek: Deep Space Nine | Sirah |
1992 | The Little Mermaid | Grimsby (voice) |
1989 | Seinfeld | Older Priest |
1989 | Baywatch | Henry |
1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Cytherian |
1987 | Beauty and the Beast | |
1986 | Matlock | Uncle Roy |
1985 | The Twilight Zone | (segment "Grace Note") |
1984 | V | Richards |
1976 | Quincy, M.E. | |
1974 | Harry O | |
1974 | Paper Moon | |
1972 | Kung Fu | |
1972 | Kung Fu | Marshal |
1971 | Cannon | |
1971 | Nichols | Jensen |
1968 | Here's Lucy | Canadian Mounty |
1968 | Mayberry R.F.D. | Man |
1968 | The Doris Day Show | Mr. Gwynn |
1965 | Green Acres | |
1965 | Laredo | |
1965 | Green Acres | Newt Kiley |
1965 | I Dream of Jeannie | Edgar Crawford |
1963 | Petticoat Junction | Newt Kiley |
1963 | Redigo | Vulture |
1963 | The Outer Limits | Limbo Being |
1962 | The Virginian | Razz Benton |
1962 | The Virginian | Jonah Sills |
1961 | Mister Ed | |
1960 | Coronado 9 | |
1960 | The Roaring 20's | |
1960 | The Tall Man | Clarence Henry |
1959 | Riverboat | Hoskins |
1959 | Bonanza | Mr. Finch |
1958 | The Rifleman | |
1958 | The Texan | |
1957 | Perry Mason | Deputy |
1957 | Maverick | |
1957 | Meet McGraw | Broderick |
1957 | Zorro | Hernando |
1956 | The Adventures of Jim Bowie | |
1956 | Telephone Time | |
1956 | State Trooper | Shag Jorgenson |
1955 | Gunsmoke | Warren |
1955 | Navy Log | |
1955 | The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp | Trask - Pierce's Henchman |
1955 | The Great Gildersleeve | |
1955 | Gunsmoke | McCurdy |
1954 | The Wonderful World of Disney | Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited) |
1951 | The Living Christ | Egyptian |
1951 | The Living Christ | Master of Ceremonies |