Kay E. Kuter

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

2004
Forbidden Warrior poster

Forbidden Warrior

Movie · as Yawn

2004
Grand Theft Parsons poster

Grand Theft Parsons

Movie · as Undertaker

2002
The Hollywood Sign poster

The Hollywood Sign

Movie · as Robbie Kant

2000
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea poster

The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea

Movie · as Grimsby (voice)

1998
The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story poster

The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story

Movie · as Biranyi (voice)

1998
Brimstone poster

Brimstone

TV · as Man at Elevator · 1 ep

1998
Charmed poster

Charmed

TV · as Keeper of the Fairy Tales · 1 ep

1997
Annabelle's Wish poster

Annabelle's Wish

Movie · as Santa (voice)

1997
Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction poster

Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction

TV · as Anatole Guttenoff (segment "Anatole") · 1 ep

1996
The Pretender poster

The Pretender

TV · as Mr. Kleinman · 1 ep

1996
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch poster

Sabrina, the Teenage Witch

TV · as Father Christmas · 1 ep

1996
Arli$$ poster

Arli$$

TV · as Grand-da Duffy · 1 ep

1995
The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery poster

The Beast Within: A Gabriel Knight Mystery

Movie · as Werner Huber

1995
Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold poster

Izzy's Quest For Olympic Gold

Movie · as Citius (voice)

1995
Babe poster

Babe

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

1995
Baywatch Nights poster

Baywatch Nights

TV · as Professor Arnold · 1 ep

1994
In Search of Dr. Seuss poster

In Search of Dr. Seuss

Movie · as Dr. Seuss (voice)

1994
ER poster

ER

TV · as Seaton · 1 ep

1994
Fantastic Four poster

Fantastic Four

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

1993
The Seventh Coin poster

The Seventh Coin

Movie

1993
Boy Meets World poster

Boy Meets World

TV · as Herbert · 1 ep

1993
The X-Files poster

The X-Files

TV · as Calusari #1 · 1 ep

1993
Frasier poster

Frasier

TV · as Wino · 1 ep

1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine poster

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

TV · as Sirah · 1 ep

1992
The Little Mermaid poster

The Little Mermaid

TV · as Grimsby (voice) · 1 ep

1989
Gross Anatomy poster

Gross Anatomy

Movie · as Lecturing Professor

1989
Warlock poster

Warlock

Movie · as Proctor

1989
Seinfeld poster

Seinfeld

TV · as Older Priest · 1 ep

1989
Baywatch poster

Baywatch

TV · as Henry · 2 eps

1988
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz poster

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Movie · as Kay E. Kuter

1988
Frankenstein General Hospital poster

Frankenstein General Hospital

Movie · as Larry

1987
Zombie High poster

Zombie High

Movie · as Dean Eisner

1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation poster

Star Trek: The Next Generation

TV · as Cytherian · 1 ep

1987
Beauty and the Beast poster

Beauty and the Beast

TV · as Alain Viso · 1 ep

1986
Matlock poster

Matlock

TV · as Uncle Roy · 2 eps

1985
The Twilight Zone poster

The Twilight Zone

TV · as (segment "Grace Note") · 1 ep

1984
The Last Starfighter poster

The Last Starfighter

Movie · as Enduran

1984
V poster

V

TV · as Richards · 1 ep

1983
William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew poster

William Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew

Movie · as Gremio

1982
The Tempest poster

The Tempest

Movie · as Gonzalo

1978
An Enemy of the People poster

An Enemy of the People

Movie

1976
Quincy, M.E. poster

Quincy, M.E.

TV · 1 ep

1974
Harry O poster

Harry O

TV · 1 ep

1974
Paper Moon poster

Paper Moon

TV · 1 ep

1972
Kung Fu poster

Kung Fu

TV · as Vinnie, Marshal · 1 ep

1971
Cannon poster

Cannon

TV · 1 ep

1971
Nichols poster

Nichols

TV · as Jensen · 1 ep

1970
Watermelon Man poster

Watermelon Man

Movie · as Dr. Wainwright

1968
Here's Lucy poster

Here's Lucy

TV · as Canadian Mounty · 1 ep

1968
Mayberry R.F.D. poster

Mayberry R.F.D.

TV · as Man · 1 ep

1968
The Doris Day Show poster

The Doris Day Show

TV · as Mr. Gwynn · 1 ep

1967
A Time for Killing poster

A Time for Killing

Movie · as Owelson

1965
Green Acres poster

Green Acres

TV · as Newt Kiley · 2 eps

1965
Laredo poster

Laredo

TV · as Ernie Venner · 1 ep

1965
I Dream of Jeannie poster

I Dream of Jeannie

TV · as Edgar Crawford · 1 ep

1963
Petticoat Junction poster

Petticoat Junction

TV · as Newt Kiley · 17 eps

1963
Redigo poster

Redigo

TV · as Vulture · 1 ep

1963
The Outer Limits poster

The Outer Limits

TV · as Limbo Being · 1 ep

1962
The Virginian poster

The Virginian

TV · as Razz Benton, Jonah Sills · 1 ep

1961
Mister Ed poster

Mister Ed

TV · 1 ep

1960
The Big Night poster

The Big Night

Movie · as Mailman

1960
Coronado 9 poster

Coronado 9

TV · 1 ep

1960
The Roaring 20's poster

The Roaring 20's

TV · 1 ep

1960
The Tall Man poster

The Tall Man

TV · as Clarence Henry · 1 ep

1959
The FBI Story poster

The FBI Story

Movie · as Barber (uncredited)

1959
Riverboat poster

Riverboat

TV · as Hoskins · 1 ep

1959
Bonanza poster

Bonanza

TV · as Mr. Finch · 1 ep

1958
The Rifleman poster

The Rifleman

TV · 2 eps

1958
The Texan poster

The Texan

TV · 1 ep

1957
Under Fire poster

Under Fire

Movie · as Pvt. Arnold Swanson

1957
Perry Mason poster

Perry Mason

TV · as Deputy · 1 ep

1957
Maverick poster

Maverick

TV · 1 ep

1957
Meet McGraw poster

Meet McGraw

TV · as Broderick · 1 ep

1957
Zorro poster

Zorro

TV · as Hernando · 1 ep

1956
High Tor poster

High Tor

Movie · as Dope

1956
The Steel Jungle poster

The Steel Jungle

Movie · as Stringbean

1956
The Mole People poster

The Mole People

Movie

1956
The Adventures of Jim Bowie poster

The Adventures of Jim Bowie

TV · 2 eps

1956
Telephone Time poster

Telephone Time

TV · 1 ep

1956
State Trooper poster

State Trooper

TV · as Shag Jorgenson · 1 ep

1955
City of Shadows poster

City of Shadows

Movie · as Bartender Kink (as Kay Kuter)

1955
Guys and Dolls poster

Guys and Dolls

Movie · as Calvin

1955
The Cobweb poster

The Cobweb

Movie · as Patient (Uncredited)

1955
Gunsmoke poster

Gunsmoke

TV · as Warren, McCurdy · 1 ep

1955
Navy Log poster

Navy Log

TV · 1 ep

1955
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp poster

The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp

TV · as Trask - Pierce's Henchman · 1 ep

1955
The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

TV · 1 ep

1954
Drum Beat poster

Drum Beat

Movie

1954
Sabrina poster

Sabrina

Movie · as Ernest (uncredited)

1954
Désirée poster

Désirée

Movie · as Lackey (uncredited)

1954
The Wonderful World of Disney poster

The Wonderful World of Disney

TV · as Drunk Paying Fine (uncredited) · 1 ep

1954
Lassie poster

Lassie

TV · as Sam · 1 ep

1951
The Living Christ poster

The Living Christ

TV · as Egyptian, Master of Ceremonies · 1 ep