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Buck Henry

Buck Henry

Director & actor · born 9 December 1930 · New York City, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: The Graduate (1967).

As director 3

As actor 67

TV shows 13

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Buck Henry movie?

By viewer score, The Graduate (1967) at 7.6/10.

What are Buck Henry’s most popular movies?

The Graduate, Serendipity, The Player.

How many movies has Buck Henry made?

70 films on TMDB, 3 as director, 67 as actor.

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