Biography
Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor and filmmaker. His contributions to film included, his work as a co-director on Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty, and his work as a co-writer for Mike Nichols's The Graduate (1967) and Peter Bogdanovich's What's Up, Doc? (1972). His long career began on television with work on shows with Steve Allen in The New Steve Allen Show (1961). He went on to co-create Get Smart (1965-1970) with Mel Brooks, and hosted Saturday Night Live 10 times from 1976 to 1980. Henry later guest starred in such popular shows as Murphy Brown, Hot in Cleveland, Will & Grace, and 30 Rock. He was twice nominated for an Academy Award, for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Graduate (1967) and for Best Director for Heaven Can Wait (1978) alongside Warren Beatty.
Acted in 59
2010s
- 2015
Kiss Kiss Fingerbang
Cat Owner
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2006
- 2004
- 2001
Town & Country
Suttler
- 2000
Lisa Picard Is Famous
Buck Henry
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
Curtain Call
Charles Van Allsburg
I'm Losing You
Phillip Dagrom
- 1997
1999
Mr. Goldman
- 1996
Shakespeare's Plan 12 from Outer Space
The Priest
- 1995
Harrison Bergeron
TV Producer
- 1994
Even Cowgirls Get the Blues
Dr. Dreyfus
- 1993
- 1992
Mastergate
Clay Fielder
Keep the Change
Smitty
The Lounge People
Lewis Louis
- 1991
- 1990
Tune in Tomorrow...
Father Serafim
1980s
- 1989
Rude Awakening
Lloyd Stool
- 1988
Hot to Trot
Fred's Dad
- 1987
- 1985
The Best of John Belushi
Various Characters
- 1984
The New Show
TV
- 1982
- 1981
- 1980
First Family
Father Sandstone / TV Anchorman
Gloria
Jack Dawn
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
- 1977
The Absent-Minded Waiter
Bernie Cates
Quark
Dignitary (uncredited) · 1 episode
- 1976
- 1973
The Day of the Dolphin
Man Standing Outside Women's Club (uncredited)
- 1971
Taking Off
Larry Tyne
I Miss Sonia Henie
Doctor
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
The Secret War of Harry Frigg
Stockade Commandant
- 1967
- 1964
The Troublemaker
T. R. Kingston
1950s
- 1959
The Bridge
Voice of American Soldier
Wrote 21
2010s
- 2014
2000s
- 2008
- 2001
Town & Country
Writer
1990s
- 1995
1980s
- 1985
- 1984
- 1980
First Family
Writer
The Nude Bomb
Characters
1970s
- 1977
Quark
Writer
- 1973
The Day of the Dolphin
Screenplay
- 1972
- 1971
I Miss Sonia Henie
Writer
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
Get Smart: A Man Called Smart
Writer
Captain Nice
Writer
- 1966
- 1965
- 1964
The Troublemaker
Screenplay, Original Story
Directed 3
1980s
- 1980
First Family
Director
1970s
- 1978
- 1971
I Miss Sonia Henie
Director
Created 3
1970s
- 1977
Quark
Creator
1960s
- 1967
Captain Nice
Creator
- 1965
Produced 1
1960s
- 1967
Captain Nice
Executive Producer
Appearances29
2020s
- 2025
SEGAL
Self
2010s
- 2014
- 2013
A Fuller Life
Self - Reader (segment "The Pursuit of Happiness")
Mel Brooks: Make a Noise
Self
Passion for Snow
Narrator
- 2012
Casting By
Self
- 2011
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
Self · 1 episode
- 2010
Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood
Self · 7 episodes
2000s
- 2009
It Came from Kuchar
Self
- 2007
Students of 'The Graduate'
Himself
Students of 'The Graduate'
Self
- 2000
The Directors: Milos Forman
Self
1990s
- 1999
Psycho Path
Self
- 1998
Playboy: The Story of X
Self - Host
- 1995
Shotgun Freeway: Drives Through Lost L.A.
self
- 1992
'The Graduate' at 25
Self
The Graduate at 25
Himself
- 1991
The Republic Pictures Story
Self
1980s
- 1989
Saturday Night Live: 15th Anniversary
Self
- 1984
Steve Martin Live!
Self
- 1980
Great Railway Journeys
Self - Presenter · 1 episode
1970s
- 1979
Playboy's 25th Anniversary Celebration
Self
- 1975
1960s
- 1968
- 1962
- 1961
No release date
Mary Woronov: Cult Queen
Self