
Kay E. Kuter
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 25, 1925
- Died
- November 12, 2003 (aged 78)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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
Filmography

Forbidden Warrior
Movie · as Yawn

Grand Theft Parsons
Movie · as Undertaker

The Hollywood Sign
Movie · as Robbie Kant

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Movie · as Grimsby (voice)

The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story
Movie · as Biranyi (voice)

Brimstone
TV · as Man at Elevator · 1 ep

Charmed
TV · as Keeper of the Fairy Tales · 1 ep

Annabelle's Wish
Movie · as Santa (voice)

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction
TV · as Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole") · 1 ep

The Pretender
TV · as Mr. Kleinman · 1 ep

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
TV · as Father Christmas · 1 ep

Arli$$
TV · as Grand-da Duffy · 1 ep

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery
Movie · as Werner Huber

Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold
Movie · as Citius (voice)

Babe
Movie · as Man Sitting in Crowd at Sheep Trial (uncredited)

Baywatch Nights
TV · as Professor Arnold · 1 ep

In Search of Dr. Seuss
Movie · as Dr. Seuss (voice)

ER
TV · as Seaton · 1 ep

Fantastic Four
TV · as Ego The Living Planet (voice) · 2 eps

The Seventh Coin
Movie

Boy Meets World
TV · as Herbert · 1 ep

The X-Files
TV · as Calusari #1 · 1 ep

Frasier
TV · as Wino · 1 ep

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV · as Sirah · 1 ep

The Little Mermaid
TV · as Grimsby (voice) · 1 ep

Gross Anatomy
Movie · as Lecturing Professor

Warlock
Movie · as Proctor

Seinfeld
TV · as Older Priest · 1 ep

Baywatch
TV · as Henry · 2 eps

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Movie · as Kay E. Kuter

Frankenstein General Hospital
Movie · as Larry

Zombie High
Movie · as Dean Eisner

Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV · as Cytherian · 1 ep

Beauty and the Beast
TV · as Alain Viso · 1 ep

Matlock
TV · as Uncle Roy · 2 eps

The Twilight Zone
TV · as (segment "Grace Note") · 1 ep

The Last Starfighter
Movie · as Enduran

V
TV · as Richards · 1 ep

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew
Movie · as Gremio

The Tempest
Movie · as Gonzalo

An Enemy of the People
Movie

Quincy, M.E.
TV · 1 ep

Harry O
TV · 1 ep

Paper Moon
TV · 1 ep

Kung Fu
TV · as Vinnie, Marshal · 1 ep

Cannon
TV · 1 ep

Nichols
TV · as Jensen · 1 ep

Watermelon Man
Movie · as Dr. Wainwright

Here's Lucy
TV · as Canadian Mounty · 1 ep

Mayberry R.F.D.
TV · as Man · 1 ep

The Doris Day Show
TV · as Mr. Gwynn · 1 ep

A Time for Killing
Movie · as Owelson

Green Acres
TV · as Newt Kiley · 2 eps

Laredo
TV · as Ernie Venner · 1 ep

I Dream of Jeannie
TV · as Edgar Crawford · 1 ep

Petticoat Junction
TV · as Newt Kiley · 17 eps

Redigo
TV · as Vulture · 1 ep

The Outer Limits
TV · as Limbo Being · 1 ep

The Virginian
TV · as Razz Benton, Jonah Sills · 1 ep

Mister Ed
TV · 1 ep

The Big Night
Movie · as Mailman

Coronado 9
TV · 1 ep

The Roaring 20's
TV · 1 ep

The Tall Man
TV · as Clarence Henry · 1 ep

The FBI Story
Movie · as Barber (uncredited)

Riverboat
TV · as Hoskins · 1 ep

Bonanza
TV · as Mr. Finch · 1 ep

The Rifleman
TV · 2 eps

The Texan
TV · 1 ep

Under Fire
Movie · as Pvt. Arnold Swanson

Perry Mason
TV · as Deputy · 1 ep

Maverick
TV · 1 ep

Meet McGraw
TV · as Broderick · 1 ep

Zorro
TV · as Hernando · 1 ep

High Tor
Movie · as Dope

The Steel Jungle
Movie · as Stringbean

The Mole People
Movie

The Adventures of Jim Bowie
TV · 2 eps

Telephone Time
TV · 1 ep

State Trooper
TV · as Shag Jorgenson · 1 ep

City of Shadows
Movie · as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)

Guys and Dolls
Movie · as Calvin

The Cobweb
Movie · as Patient (Uncredited)

Gunsmoke
TV · as Warren, McCurdy · 1 ep

Navy Log
TV · 1 ep

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
TV · as Trask - Pierce's Henchman · 1 ep
The Great Gildersleeve
TV · 1 ep

Drum Beat
Movie

Sabrina
Movie · as Ernest (uncredited)

Désirée
Movie · as Lackey (uncredited)

The Wonderful World of Disney
TV · as Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited) · 1 ep

Lassie
TV · as Sam · 1 ep

The Living Christ
TV · as Egyptian, Master of Ceremonies · 1 ep