Buck Henry
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 | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.019 |
| Birthday | 1930-12-09 |
| Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
| Also Known As | Henry Zuckerman, Buck Henry Zuckerman, 巴克·亨利, |
1976
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6.5/540
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1970
Catch-22
6.7/308
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1992
The Player
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Gloria
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The Absent-Minded Waiter
6.5/20
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1993
Grumpy Old Men
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1998
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6.3/7
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Rude Awakening
4.7/25
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1978
Heaven Can Wait
6.6/409
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1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
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1982
Eating Raoul
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Serendipity
6.9/1958
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Aria
5.7/38
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A Bird of the Air
6.6/28
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Taking Off
7/86
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1980
First Family
3/5
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4/5
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1984
Steve Martin: Homage to Steve
6.4/4
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1964
The Troublemaker
5.1/4
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1971
Is There Sex After Death?
3/2
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1991
The Republic Pictures Story
0/0
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Candy
5.2/69
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1979
Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
1/1
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I Miss Sonia Henie
5.7/20
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1985
The Best of John Belushi
6/1
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1973
The Day of the Dolphin
5.8/48
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1991
The Linguini Incident
6.7/19
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Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
8.2/11
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Defending Your Life
6.9/278
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1995
Harrison Bergeron
6.9/51
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2015
Kiss Kiss Fingerbang
5.9/9
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2009
American Swing
5.1/17
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Keep the Change
6/2
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2004
The Last Shot
5.7/87
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Old Boyfriends
5/17
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7.5/4
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Passion for Snow
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Mastergate
2/1
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1992
'The Graduate' at 25
6/2
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2007
Students of 'The Graduate'
0/0
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To Die For
6.6/806
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2009
It Came from Kuchar
7/9
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1996
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
0/0
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2001
Town & Country
4.5/71
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1992
The Lounge People
0/0
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2014
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6.7/34
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1995
Shotgun Freeway
0/0
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2013
A Fuller Life
6.6/12
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1999
Breakfast of Champions
5.1/104
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2000
Lisa Picard Is Famous
5.7/7
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Segal
0/0
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The Secret War of Harry Frigg
6/35
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1998
Curtain Call
5/23
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1970
The Owl and the Pussycat
6.25/58
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1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
5.3/24
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2002
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film
0/0
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2000
The Directors: Milos Forman
0/0
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