Kay E. Kuter
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
Credits
- 2004 · Forbidden Warrior as Yawn
- 2001 · The Hollywood Sign as Robbie Kant
- 2000 · The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as Grimsby (voice)
- 1998 · Brimstone as
- 1998 · Charmed as Keeper of the Fairy Tales
- 1997 · Annabelle's Wish as Santa (voice)
- 1997 · Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole")
- 1996 · Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as Father Christmas
- 1996 · The Pretender as Mr. Kleinman
- 1995 · Baywatch Nights as Professor Arnold
- 1995 · Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold as Citius (voice)
- 1995 · Babe as Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)
- 1995 · The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery as Werner Huber
- 1994 · In Search of Dr. Seuss as Dr. Seuss (voice)
- 1994 · Fantastic Four as
- 1994 · ER as Seaton
- 1993 · Boy Meets World as
- 1993 · Frasier as WIno
- 1993 · The X-Files as Calusari #1
- 1993 · The Seventh Coin as
- 1993 · Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Sirah
- 1992 · The Little Mermaid as Grimsby (voice)
- 1989 · Gross Anatomy as Lecturing Professor
- 1989 · Seinfeld as Older Priest
- 1989 · Warlock as Proctor
- 1989 · Baywatch as Henry
- 1988 · Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as Kay E. Kuter
- 1987 · Zombie High as Dean Eisner
- 1987 · Star Trek: The Next Generation as Cytherian
- 1987 · Beauty and the Beast as
- 1986 · Matlock as Uncle Roy
- 1985 · The Twilight Zone as
- 1984 · V as Richards
- 1984 · The Last Starfighter as Enduran
- 1983 · William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew as Gremio
- 1982 · The Tempest as Gonzalo
- 1978 · An Enemy of the People as
- 1976 · Quincy, M.E. as
- 1974 · Harry O as
- 1974 · Paper Moon as
- 1972 · Kung Fu as
- 1972 · Kung Fu as Marshal
- 1971 · Nichols as Jensen
- 1971 · Cannon as
- 1970 · Watermelon Man as Dr. Wainwright
- 1968 · The Doris Day Show as Mr. Gwynn
- 1968 · Here's Lucy as Canadian Mounty
- 1968 · Mayberry R.F.D. as Man
- 1967 · A Time for Killing as Owelson
- 1965 · I Dream of Jeannie as Edgar Crawford
- 1965 · Laredo as
- 1965 · Green Acres as
- 1965 · Green Acres as Newt Kiley
- 1964 · Mary Poppins as Man in Bank (uncredited)
- 1963 · Petticoat Junction as Newt Kiley
- 1963 · Redigo as Vulture
- 1963 · The Outer Limits as Limbo Being
- 1962 · The Virginian as Razz Benton
- 1961 · Mister Ed as
- 1960 · The Roaring 20's as
- 1960 · The Tall Man as Clarence Henry
- 1960 · Coronado 9 as
- 1960 · The Big Night as Mailman
- 1959 · The FBI Story as Barber (uncredited)
- 1959 · Riverboat as Hoskins
- 1959 · Bonanza as Mr. Finch
- 1958 · The Rifleman as
- 1958 · The Texan as
- 1957 · Zorro as
- 1957 · Under Fire as Pvt. Arnold Swanson
- 1957 · Maverick as
- 1957 · Perry Mason as Deputy
- 1956 · The Mole People as
- 1956 · The Adventures of Jim Bowie as
- 1956 · Telephone Time as
- 1956 · The Steel Jungle as Stringbean
- 1956 · High Tor as Dope
- 1955 · Guys and Dolls as Calvin
- 1955 · Navy Log as
- 1955 · The Great Gildersleeve as
- 1955 · Gunsmoke as Warren
- 1955 · Gunsmoke as McCurdy
- 1955 · The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Trask - Pierce's Henchman
- 1955 · The Cobweb as Patient (Uncredited)
- 1955 · City of Shadows as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
- 1954 · Drum Beat as
- 1954 · The Wonderful World of Disney as Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited)
- 1954 · Sabrina as Ernest - Houseman (uncredited)
- 1952 · The Living Bible as Joseph of Arimathea
- 1951 · The Living Christ as Egyptian
- 1951 · The Living Christ as Master of Ceremonies