Kay E. Kuter
Born: 1925-04-25 in Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 2003-11-12
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2004
- Forbidden Warrior as Yawn
2002
- The Hollywood Sign as Robbie Kant
2000
- The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as Grimsby (voice)
1997
- Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole")
- Annabelle's Wish as Santa (voice)
1996
- Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as Father Christmas
- The Pretender as Mr. Kleinman
1995
- Baywatch Nights as Professor Arnold
- Babe as Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)
- The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery as Werner Huber
- Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold as Citius (voice)
1994
- ER as Seaton
- Fantastic Four as Ego The Living Planet (voice)
- In Search of Dr. Seuss as Dr. Seuss (voice)
1993
- The X-Files as Calusari #1
- Frasier as WIno
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Sirah
- Boy Meets World as Herbert
- The Seventh Coin
1992
- The Little Mermaid as Grimsby (voice)
1989
- Seinfeld as Older Priest
- Baywatch as Henry
- Warlock as Proctor
- Gross Anatomy as Lecturing Professor
1988
- Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as Kay E. Kuter
1987
- Star Trek: The Next Generation as Cytherian
- Zombie High as Dean Eisner
- Beauty and the Beast
1986
- Matlock as Uncle Roy
1985
- The Twilight Zone as (segment "Grace Note")
1984
- V as Richards
- The Last Starfighter as Enduran
1983
1982
- The Tempest as Gonzalo
1976
1974
1972
- Kung Fu as Vinnie
1970
- Watermelon Man as Dr. Wainwright
1968
- Here's Lucy as Canadian Mounty
- Mayberry R.F.D. as Man
- The Doris Day Show as Mr. Gwynn
1967
- A Time for Killing as Owelson
1965
- I Dream of Jeannie as Edgar Crawford
- Green Acres
- Laredo as Ernie Venner
1963
- Petticoat Junction as Newt Kiley
- The Outer Limits as Limbo Being
- Redigo as Vulture
1962
- The Virginian as Razz Benton
1961
1960
- The Roaring 20's
- The Tall Man as Clarence Henry
- The Big Night as Mailman
- Coronado 9
1959
- Bonanza as Mr. Finch
- Riverboat as Hoskins
- The FBI Story as Barber (uncredited)
1958
1957
- Perry Mason as Deputy
- Maverick
- Zorro as Hernando
- Under Fire as Pvt. Arnold Swanson
- Meet McGraw as Broderick
1956
- State Trooper as Shag Jorgenson
- The Adventures of Jim Bowie
- Telephone Time
- The Mole People
- The Steel Jungle as Stringbean
- High Tor as Dope
1955
- Gunsmoke as Warren
- The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Trask - Pierce's Henchman
- Navy Log
- Guys and Dolls as Calvin
- The Great Gildersleeve
- The Cobweb as Patient (Uncredited)
- City of Shadows as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
1954
- Sabrina as Ernest - Houseman (uncredited)
- Drum Beat
- Désirée as Lackey (uncredited)
- The Wonderful World of Disney as Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited)
1952
- The Living Bible as Joseph of Arimathea
1951
- The Living Christ as Egyptian