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 ยทForbidden Warrioras Yawn
- 2001 ยทThe Hollywood Signas Robbie Kant
- 2000 ยทThe Little Mermaid II: Return to the Seaas Grimsby (voice)
- 1998 ยทBrimstoneas
- 1998 ยทCharmedas Keeper of the Fairy Tales
- 1997 ยทAnnabelle's Wishas Santa (voice)
- 1997 ยทBeyond Belief: Fact or Fictionas Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole")
- 1996 ยทSabrina, the Teenage Witchas Father Christmas
- 1996 ยทThe Pretenderas Mr. Kleinman
- 1995 ยทBaywatch Nightsas Professor Arnold
- 1995 ยทIzzy's Quest For Olympic Goldas Citius (voice)
- 1995 ยทBabeas Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)
- 1995 ยทThe Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mysteryas Werner Huber
- 1994 ยทIn Search of Dr. Seussas Dr. Seuss (voice)
- 1994 ยทFantastic Fouras
- 1994 ยทERas Seaton
- 1993 ยทBoy Meets Worldas
- 1993 ยทFrasieras WIno
- 1993 ยทThe X-Filesas Calusari #1
- 1993 ยทThe Seventh Coinas
- 1993 ยทStar Trek: Deep Space Nineas Sirah
- 1992 ยทThe Little Mermaidas Grimsby (voice)
- 1989 ยทGross Anatomyas Lecturing Professor
- 1989 ยทSeinfeldas Older Priest
- 1989 ยทWarlockas Proctor
- 1989 ยทBaywatchas Henry
- 1988 ยทJoan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitzas Kay E. Kuter
- 1987 ยทZombie Highas Dean Eisner
- 1987 ยทStar Trek: The Next Generationas Cytherian
- 1987 ยทBeauty and the Beastas
- 1986 ยทMatlockas Uncle Roy
- 1985 ยทThe Twilight Zoneas
- 1984 ยทVas Richards
- 1984 ยทThe Last Starfighteras Enduran
- 1983 ยทWilliam Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrewas Gremio
- 1982 ยทThe Tempestas Gonzalo
- 1978 ยทAn Enemy of the Peopleas
- 1976 ยทQuincy, M.E.as
- 1974 ยทHarry Oas
- 1974 ยทPaper Moonas
- 1972 ยทKung Fuas
- 1972 ยทKung Fuas Marshal
- 1971 ยทNicholsas Jensen
- 1971 ยทCannonas
- 1970 ยทWatermelon Manas Dr. Wainwright
- 1968 ยทThe Doris Day Showas Mr. Gwynn
- 1968 ยทHere's Lucyas Canadian Mounty
- 1968 ยทMayberry R.F.D.as Man
- 1967 ยทA Time for Killingas Owelson
- 1965 ยทI Dream of Jeannieas Edgar Crawford
- 1965 ยทLaredoas
- 1965 ยทGreen Acresas
- 1965 ยทGreen Acresas Newt Kiley
- 1964 ยทMary Poppinsas Man in Bank (uncredited)
- 1963 ยทPetticoat Junctionas Newt Kiley
- 1963 ยทRedigoas Vulture
- 1963 ยทThe Outer Limitsas Limbo Being
- 1962 ยทThe Virginianas Razz Benton
- 1961 ยทMister Edas
- 1960 ยทThe Roaring 20'sas
- 1960 ยทThe Tall Manas Clarence Henry
- 1960 ยทCoronado 9as
- 1960 ยทThe Big Nightas Mailman
- 1959 ยทThe FBI Storyas Barber (uncredited)
- 1959 ยทRiverboatas Hoskins
- 1959 ยทBonanzaas Mr. Finch
- 1958 ยทThe Riflemanas
- 1958 ยทThe Texanas
- 1957 ยทZorroas
- 1957 ยทUnder Fireas Pvt. Arnold Swanson
- 1957 ยทMaverickas
- 1957 ยทPerry Masonas Deputy
- 1956 ยทThe Mole Peopleas
- 1956 ยทThe Adventures of Jim Bowieas
- 1956 ยทTelephone Timeas
- 1956 ยทThe Steel Jungleas Stringbean
- 1956 ยทHigh Toras Dope
- 1955 ยทGuys and Dollsas Calvin
- 1955 ยทNavy Logas
- 1955 ยทThe Great Gildersleeveas
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas Warren
- 1955 ยทGunsmokeas McCurdy
- 1955 ยทThe Life and Legend of Wyatt Earpas Trask - Pierce's Henchman
- 1955 ยทThe Cobwebas Patient (Uncredited)
- 1955 ยทCity of Shadowsas Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
- 1954 ยทDrum Beatas
- 1954 ยทThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited)
- 1954 ยทSabrinaas Ernest - Houseman (uncredited)
- 1952 ยทThe Living Bibleas Joseph of Arimathea
- 1951 ยทThe Living Christas Egyptian
- 1951 ยทThe Living Christas Master of Ceremonies