Biography
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.
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Filmography
Acting Credits (85)
SEGAL
Self
2025
Kiss Kiss Fingerbang
Cat Owner
2015
Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
Self - Actor
2014
A Fuller Life
Self - Reader (segment "The Pursuit of Happiness")
2013
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self
2013
