Red Buttons
Actor
Born Feb 5, 1919 · New York City, New York, USA
Active 1944–2006 · Awards: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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