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Kay E. Kuter

Born: 1925-04-25 • 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.

Filmography
Forbidden Warrior poster
Forbidden Warrior
2004 • Yawn
The Hollywood Sign poster
The Hollywood Sign
2002 • Robbie Kant
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea poster
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
2000 • Grimsby (voice)
Annabelle's Wish poster
Annabelle's Wish
1997 • Santa (voice)
Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold poster
Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold
1995 • Citius (voice)
Babe poster
Babe
1995 • Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)
The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery poster
The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery
1995 • Werner Huber
In Search of Dr. Seuss poster
In Search of Dr. Seuss
1994 • Dr. Seuss (voice)
The Seventh Coin poster
The Seventh Coin
1993
Gross Anatomy poster
Gross Anatomy
1989 • Lecturing Professor
Warlock poster
Warlock
1989 • Proctor
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz poster
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988 • Kay E. Kuter
Zombie High poster
Zombie High
1987 • Dean Eisner
The Last Starfighter poster
The Last Starfighter
1984 • Enduran
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew poster
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
1983 • Gremio
The Tempest poster
The Tempest
1982 • Gonzalo
An Enemy of the People poster
An Enemy of the People
1978
Watermelon Man poster
Watermelon Man
1970 • Dr. Wainwright
A Time for Killing poster
A Time for Killing
1967 • Owelson
The Big Night poster
The Big Night
1960 • Mailman
The FBI Story poster
The FBI Story
1959 • Barber (uncredited)
Under Fire poster
Under Fire
1957 • Pvt. Arnold Swanson
The Mole People poster
The Mole People
1956
High Tor poster
High Tor
1956 • Dope
The Steel Jungle poster
The Steel Jungle
1956 • Stringbean
Guys and Dolls poster
Guys and Dolls
1955 • Calvin
The Cobweb poster
The Cobweb
1955 • Patient (Uncredited)
City of Shadows poster
City of Shadows
1955 • Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
Désirée poster
Désirée
1954 • Lackey (uncredited)
Drum Beat poster
Drum Beat
1954
Sabrina poster
Sabrina
1954 • Ernest (uncredited)
The Living Bible poster
The Living Bible
1952 • Joseph of Arimathea