Red Buttons
Actor
Born Feb 5, 1919 · New York City, New York, USA
Active 1944–2006
Although Red Buttons is best known as a stand-up comic, he is also a successful songwriter, an Academy Award-winning actor (and has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards) and an accomplished singer.
Filmography
Little House on the Prairie (1974) — William 'Willie' O'HaraER (1994) — RubyThe Longest Day (1962) — Pvt. John SteeleThe Poseidon Adventure (1972) — James MartinIt Could Happen to You (1994) — Walter ZakutoOne, Two, Three (1961) — MP Sergeant (uncredited)They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) — SailorWonder Woman (1975) — Ashley NormanThe Cosby Show (1984) — Jake BennettPete's Dragon (1977) — HoagyRoseanne (1988)Hatari! (1962) — PocketsEarly Edition (1996) — Walter StitesThe Story of Us (1999) — Arnie JordanSayonara (1957) — Joe KellyThe Love Boat (1977) — Buddy Redmond · Cyrus FosterFantasy Island (1978) — Cornelius Kelly · Tony EmersonGay Purr-ee (1962) — Robespierre (voice)Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July (1979) — Milton (voice)The Ambulance (1990) — Elias ZacharaiKnots Landing (1979) — Al Baker227 (1985)18 Again! (1988) — CharlieAlice in Wonderland (1985) — White Rabbit