Kay E. Kuter
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.
Known For
Acting History
2004
Forbidden Warrior as Yawn
2002The Hollywood Sign as Robbie Kant
2000The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea as Grimsby (voice)
1998Brimstone as Man at Elevator
1998Charmed as Keeper of the Fairy Tales
1997Annabelle's Wish as Santa (voice)
1997Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction as Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole")
1996Sabrina, the Teenage Witch as Father Christmas
1996The Pretender as Mr. Kleinman
1995Baywatch Nights as Professor Arnold
1995Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold as Citius (voice)
1995Babe as Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)
1995The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery as Werner Huber
1994In Search of Dr. Seuss as Dr. Seuss (voice)
1994Fantastic Four as Ego The Living Planet (voice)
1994ER as Seaton
1993Boy Meets World as Herbert
1993Frasier as WIno
1993The X-Files as Calusari #1
1993The Seventh Coin
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as Sirah
1992The Little Mermaid as Grimsby (voice)
1989Gross Anatomy as Lecturing Professor
1989Seinfeld as Older Priest
1989Warlock as Proctor
1989Baywatch as Henry
1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz as Kay E. Kuter
1987Zombie High as Dean Eisner
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation as Cytherian
1987Beauty and the Beast
1986Matlock as Uncle Roy
1985The Twilight Zone as (segment "Grace Note")
1984V as Richards
1984The Last Starfighter as Enduran
1983William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew as Gremio
1982The Tempest as Gonzalo
1978An Enemy of the People
1976Quincy, M.E.
1974Harry O
1974Paper Moon
1972Kung Fu as Vinnie
1972Kung Fu as Marshal
1971Nichols as Jensen
1971Cannon
1970Watermelon Man as Dr. Wainwright
1968The Doris Day Show as Mr. Gwynn
1968Here's Lucy as Canadian Mounty
1968Mayberry R.F.D. as Man
1967A Time for Killing as Owelson
1965I Dream of Jeannie as Edgar Crawford
1965Laredo as Ernie Venner
1965Green Acres
1965Green Acres as Newt Kiley
1963Petticoat Junction as Newt Kiley
1963Redigo as Vulture
1963The Outer Limits as Limbo Being
1962The Virginian as Razz Benton
1962The Virginian as Jonah Sills
1961Mister Ed
1960The Roaring 20's
1960The Tall Man as Clarence Henry
1960Coronado 9
1960The Big Night as Mailman
1959The FBI Story as Barber (uncredited)
1959Riverboat as Hoskins
1959Bonanza as Mr. Finch
1958The Rifleman
1958The Texan
1957Zorro as Hernando
1957Under Fire as Pvt. Arnold Swanson
1957Maverick
1957Perry Mason as Deputy
1957Meet McGraw as Broderick
1956The Mole People
1956State Trooper as Shag Jorgenson
1956The Adventures of Jim Bowie
1956Telephone Time
1956The Steel Jungle as Stringbean
1956High Tor as Dope
1955Guys and Dolls as Calvin
1955Navy Log
1955The Great Gildersleeve
1955Gunsmoke as Warren
1955Gunsmoke as McCurdy
1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp as Trask - Pierce's Henchman
1955The Cobweb as Patient (Uncredited)
1955City of Shadows as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)
1954Désirée as Lackey (uncredited)
1954Drum Beat
1954The Wonderful World of Disney as Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited)
1954Sabrina as Ernest - Houseman (uncredited)
1952The Living Bible as Joseph of Arimathea
1951The Living Christ as Egyptian
1951The Living Christ as Master of Ceremonies









