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Kay E. Kuter

Kay E. Kuter

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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

High Tor

1956

Forbidden Warrior

Forbidden Warrior

2004

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

1995

Watermelon Man

Watermelon Man

1970

Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold

Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold

1995

City of Shadows

City of Shadows

1955

Gross Anatomy

Gross Anatomy

1989

The Seventh Coin

The Seventh Coin

1993

In Search of Dr. Seuss

In Search of Dr. Seuss

1994

Babe

Babe

1995

The Steel Jungle

The Steel Jungle

1956

The Big Night

The Big Night

1960

The Hollywood Sign

The Hollywood Sign

2002

The Mole People

The Mole People

1956

The FBI Story

The FBI Story

1959

Under Fire

Under Fire

1957

Annabelle's Wish

Annabelle's Wish

1997

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

1988

Zombie High

Zombie High

1987

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

2000

Drum Beat

Drum Beat

1954

The Living Bible

The Living Bible

1952

Sabrina

Sabrina

1954

The Last Starfighter

The Last Starfighter

1984

A Time for Killing

A Time for Killing

1967

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

1978

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

1983

The Tempest

The Tempest

1982

Guys and Dolls

Guys and Dolls

1955

Warlock

Warlock

1989

The Cobweb

The Cobweb

1955

Désirée

Désirée

1954

Mister Ed

Mister Ed

1961

Seinfeld

Seinfeld

1989

Green Acres

Green Acres

1965

Here's Lucy

Here's Lucy

1968

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek: The Next Generation

1987

Kung Fu

Kung Fu

1972

Brimstone

Brimstone

1998

The Pretender

The Pretender

1996

The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

1985

Boy Meets World

Boy Meets World

1993

Quincy, M.E.

Quincy, M.E.

1976

Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

1987

Charmed

Charmed

1998

V

V

1984

Petticoat Junction

Petticoat Junction

1963

Perry Mason

Perry Mason

1957

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

1955

Cannon

Cannon

1971

Laredo

Laredo

1965

Redigo

Redigo

1963

Harry O

Harry O

1974

The Virginian

The Virginian

1962

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

1956

Navy Log

Navy Log

1955

The Rifleman

The Rifleman

1958

Riverboat

Riverboat

1959

The Texan

The Texan

1958

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

1955

Telephone Time

Telephone Time

1956

Coronado 9

Coronado 9

1960

The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits

1963

The Roaring 20's

The Roaring 20's

1960

The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

1955

Paper Moon

Paper Moon

1974

Maverick

Maverick

1957

The X-Files

The X-Files

1993

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

1996

Baywatch

Baywatch

1989

ER

ER

1994

Nichols

Nichols

1971

Frasier

Frasier

1993

Gunsmoke

Gunsmoke

1955

Bonanza

Bonanza

1959

The Wonderful World of Disney

The Wonderful World of Disney

1954

Mayberry R.F.D.

Mayberry R.F.D.

1968

The Tall Man

The Tall Man

1960

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993

Green Acres

Green Acres

1965

Matlock

Matlock

1986

Kung Fu

Kung Fu

1972

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid

1992

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

1997

I Dream of Jeannie

I Dream of Jeannie

1965

The Doris Day Show

The Doris Day Show

1968

The Living Christ

The Living Christ

1951

The Living Christ

The Living Christ

1951

Baywatch Nights

Baywatch Nights

1995

State Trooper

State Trooper

1956

Meet McGraw

Meet McGraw

1957

Zorro

Zorro

1957

Fantastic Four

Fantastic Four

1994

The Virginian

The Virginian

1962

Arli$$

Arli$$

1996