
Kay E. Kuter
Department: Acting
Biography
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

High Tor
1956

Forbidden Warrior
2004

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery
1995

Watermelon Man
1970

Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold
1995

City of Shadows
1955

Gross Anatomy
1989

The Seventh Coin
1993

In Search of Dr. Seuss
1994

Babe
1995

The Steel Jungle
1956

The Big Night
1960

The Hollywood Sign
2002

The Mole People
1956

The FBI Story
1959

Under Fire
1957

Annabelle's Wish
1997

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
1988

Zombie High
1987

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
2000

Drum Beat
1954

The Living Bible
1952

Sabrina
1954

The Last Starfighter
1984

A Time for Killing
1967

An Enemy of the People
1978

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
1983

The Tempest
1982

Guys and Dolls
1955

Warlock
1989

The Cobweb
1955

Désirée
1954

Mister Ed
1961

Seinfeld
1989

Green Acres
1965

Here's Lucy
1968

Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987

Kung Fu
1972

Brimstone
1998

The Pretender
1996

The Twilight Zone
1985

Boy Meets World
1993

Quincy, M.E.
1976

Beauty and the Beast
1987

Charmed
1998

V
1984

Petticoat Junction
1963

Perry Mason
1957

Gunsmoke
1955

Cannon
1971

Laredo
1965

Redigo
1963

Harry O
1974

The Virginian
1962

The Adventures of Jim Bowie
1956

Navy Log
1955

The Rifleman
1958

Riverboat
1959

The Texan
1958

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
1955

Telephone Time
1956

Coronado 9
1960

The Outer Limits
1963

The Roaring 20's
1960

The Great Gildersleeve
1955

Paper Moon
1974

Maverick
1957

The X-Files
1993

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
1996

Baywatch
1989

ER
1994

Nichols
1971

Frasier
1993

Gunsmoke
1955

Bonanza
1959

The Wonderful World of Disney
1954

Mayberry R.F.D.
1968

The Tall Man
1960

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993

Green Acres
1965

Matlock
1986

Kung Fu
1972

The Little Mermaid
1992

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
1997

I Dream of Jeannie
1965

The Doris Day Show
1968

The Living Christ
1951

The Living Christ
1951

Baywatch Nights
1995

State Trooper
1956

Meet McGraw
1957

Zorro
1957

Fantastic Four
1994

The Virginian
1962

Arli$$
1996