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Buck Henry

Dec 09, 1930 - Jan 08, 2020 (89 years old) in New York City, New York, USA

Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. Henry's contributions to film included, his work as a co-director on Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty, and his work as a co-writer for Mike Nichols's The Graduate (1967) and Peter Bogdanovich's What's Up, Doc? (1972). His long career began on television with work on shows with Steve Allen in The New Steve Allen Show (1961). He went on to co-create Get Smart (1965-1970) with Mel Brooks, and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times from 1976 to 1980. He later guest starred in such popular shows as Murphy Brown, Hot in Cleveland, Will & Grace, and 30 Rock.

He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Graduate (1967) and for Best Director for Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty.

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Known For

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Mr. Morton
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Will & Grace
Leonard
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Hot in Cleveland
Fred
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Murphy Brown
Dr. Victor Rudman
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Falcon Crest
Foster Glenn
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Tales from the Crypt
George
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30 Rock
Dick Lemon
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The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Walter Lang
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Eek! The Cat
Cupid (voice)
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Franklin & Bash
Judge Henry Dinsdale

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