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Red Buttons

Bio: 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. Born Aaron Chwatt on February 5, 1919 (Aquarius) in New York City's Lower East Side, stood at a height of 5' 6" (1
Born: Wed, Feb 05 1919
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jul 13 2006
Red Buttons is 87 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Goodnight, We Love You
Goodnight, We Love You
Red Buttons was 84 in Goodnight, We Love You as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Story of Us
The Story of Us
Red Buttons was 80 in The Story of Us as 'Arnie Jordan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1999
Poster of Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years
Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years
Red Buttons was 77 in Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1997
Poster of Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker
Red Buttons was 76 in Darryl F. Zanuck: 20th Century Filmmaker as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 03 1995
Poster of It Could Happen to You
It Could Happen to You
Red Buttons was 75 in It Could Happen to You as 'Walter Zakuto'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 1994
Poster of The Ambulance
The Ambulance
Red Buttons was 71 in The Ambulance as 'Elias Zacharai'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1990
Poster of Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Jackie Gleason: The Great One
Red Buttons was 69 in Jackie Gleason: The Great One as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 1988
Poster of 18 Again!
18 Again!
Red Buttons was 69 in 18 Again! as 'Charlie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1988
Poster of Reunion at Fairborough
Reunion at Fairborough
Red Buttons was 66 in Reunion at Fairborough as 'Jiggs Quealy'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 12 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Red Buttons was 66 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Red Buttons was 64 in George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 19 1983
Poster of Off Your Rocker
Off Your Rocker
Red Buttons was 63 in Off Your Rocker as 'Seymour Saltz'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 05 1982
Poster of Side Show
Side Show
Red Buttons was 62 in Side Show as 'Harry Hubbell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981
Poster of Leave 'Em Laughing
Leave 'Em Laughing
Red Buttons was 62 in Leave 'Em Laughing as 'Roland Green'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1981
Poster of When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
Red Buttons was 61 in When Time Ran Out... as 'Francis Fendly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Power
Power
Red Buttons was 60 in Power as 'Solly Weiss'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 14 1980
Poster of C.H.O.M.P.S.
C.H.O.M.P.S.
Red Buttons was 60 in C.H.O.M.P.S. as 'Bracken'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1979
Poster of Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Red Buttons was 60 in Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July as 'Milton (voice)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 01 1979
Poster of The Muppets Go Hollywood
The Muppets Go Hollywood
Red Buttons was 60 in The Muppets Go Hollywood as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1979
Poster of Movie Movie
Movie Movie
Red Buttons was 59 in Movie Movie as 'Peanuts / Jinks Murphy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of The Users
The Users
Red Buttons was 59 in The Users as 'Warren Ambrose'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 1978
Poster of Telethon
Telethon
Red Buttons was 58 in Telethon as 'Marty Rand'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1977
Poster of Pete's Dragon
Pete's Dragon
Red Buttons was 58 in Pete's Dragon as 'Hoagy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1977
Poster of Viva Knievel!
Viva Knievel!
Red Buttons was 58 in Viva Knievel! as 'Ben Andrews'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of Joys
Joys
Red Buttons was 57 in Joys as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1976
Poster of Gable and Lombard
Gable and Lombard
Red Buttons was 57 in Gable and Lombard as 'Ivan Cooper'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 11 1976
Poster of Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Red Buttons was 56 in Louis Armstrong - Chicago Style
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1976
Poster of The Poseidon Adventure
The Poseidon Adventure
Red Buttons was 53 in The Poseidon Adventure as 'James Martin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1972
Poster of Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Red Buttons was 52 in Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? as 'Mickey Isadore'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 11 1971
Poster of Breakout
Breakout
Red Buttons was 51 in Breakout as 'Pipes'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 08 1970
Poster of George M!
George M!
Red Buttons was 51 in George M! as 'Sam Harris'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?
Red Buttons was 50 in They Shoot Horses, Don't They? as 'Sailor'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 10 1969
Poster of Murder at N.B.C.
Murder at N.B.C.
Red Buttons was 47 in Murder at N.B.C.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1966
Poster of Stagecoach
Stagecoach
Red Buttons was 47 in Stagecoach as 'Peacock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 21 1966
Poster of Harlow
Harlow
Red Buttons was 46 in Harlow as 'Arthur Landau'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1965
Poster of Up from the Beach
Up from the Beach
Red Buttons was 46 in Up from the Beach as 'PFC Harry Devine'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 25 1965
Poster of Your Cheatin' Heart
Your Cheatin' Heart
Red Buttons was 45 in Your Cheatin' Heart as 'Shorty Younger'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 04 1964
Poster of A Ticklish Affair
A Ticklish Affair
Red Buttons was 44 in A Ticklish Affair as 'Flight Officer Simon 'Uncle Cy' Shelley'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 18 1963
Poster of Gay Purr-ee
Gay Purr-ee
Red Buttons was 43 in Gay Purr-ee as 'Robespierre (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 24 1962
Poster of The Longest Day
The Longest Day
Red Buttons was 43 in The Longest Day as 'Pvt. John Steele'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 25 1962
Poster of Five Weeks in a Balloon
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Red Buttons was 43 in Five Weeks in a Balloon as 'Donald O'Shay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1962
Poster of Hatari!
Hatari!
Red Buttons was 43 in Hatari! as 'Pockets'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 1962
Poster of One, Two, Three
One, Two, Three
Red Buttons was 42 in One, Two, Three as 'MP Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1961
Poster of The Big Circus
The Big Circus
Red Buttons was 40 in The Big Circus as 'Randy Sherman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 05 1959
Poster of A Marriage of Strangers
A Marriage of Strangers
Red Buttons was 40 in A Marriage of Strangers as 'Jerry'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 1959
Poster of Imitation General
Imitation General
Red Buttons was 39 in Imitation General as 'Cpl. Chan Derby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 20 1958
Poster of Hansel and Gretel
Hansel and Gretel
Red Buttons was 39 in Hansel and Gretel as 'Hansel'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1958
Poster of Sayonara
Sayonara
Red Buttons was 38 in Sayonara as 'Joe Kelly'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1957
Poster of Footlight Varieties
Footlight Varieties
Red Buttons was 32 in Footlight Varieties as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 21 1951
Poster of Winged Victory
Winged Victory
Red Buttons was 25 in Winged Victory as 'Whitey / Andrews Sister'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1944

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Presidio Med
Presidio Med
Red Buttons was 83+ in Presidio Med as 'Chick'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Street Time
Street Time
Red Buttons was 83+ in Street Time as 'Sam Kahan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 23 2002
Poster of Philly
Philly
Red Buttons was 82+ in Philly
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Family Law
Family Law
Red Buttons was 80+ in Family Law as 'Carl Porter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Early Edition
Early Edition
Red Buttons was 77+ in Early Edition
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1996
Poster of Cosby
Cosby
Red Buttons was 77+ in Cosby
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 16 1996
Poster of ER
ER
Red Buttons was 75+ in ER as 'Ruby'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1994
Poster of Roseanne
Roseanne
Red Buttons was 69+ in Roseanne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 18 1988
Poster of It's Garry Shandling's Show
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Red Buttons was 67+ in It's Garry Shandling's Show as 'Red Buttons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1986
Poster of Alice in Wonderland
Alice in Wonderland
Red Buttons was 66+ in Alice in Wonderland as 'White Rabbit'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 09 1985
Poster of 227
227
Red Buttons was 66+ in 227
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Red Buttons was 65+ in The Cosby Show as 'Jake Bennett'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Aloha Paradise
Aloha Paradise
Red Buttons was 62+ in Aloha Paradise
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Feb 25 1981
Poster of The Dream Merchants
The Dream Merchants
Red Buttons was 61+ in The Dream Merchants as 'Bruce Benson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 1980
Poster of Pink Lady
Pink Lady
Red Buttons was 61+ in Pink Lady as 'Red Buttons, Police Sergeant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 01 1980
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Red Buttons was 60+ in Knots Landing as 'Al Baker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Vega$
Vega$
Red Buttons was 59+ in Vega$
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 1978
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Red Buttons was 58+ in The Love Boat as 'Cyrus Foster, Buddy Redmond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Red Buttons was 56+ in Wonder Woman as 'Ashley Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Red Buttons was 55+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Red Buttons was 54+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Red Buttons was 51+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Red Buttons was 50+ in Love, American Style as 'Norman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Danny Thomas Hour
The Danny Thomas Hour
Red Buttons was 48+ in The Danny Thomas Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Jackie Gleason Show
The Jackie Gleason Show
Red Buttons was 47+ in The Jackie Gleason Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Red Buttons was 47+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Double Life of Henry Phyfe
The Double Life of Henry Phyfe
Red Buttons was 46+ in The Double Life of Henry Phyfe as 'Henry Wadsworth Phyfe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 13 1966
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Red Buttons was 46+ in The Dean Martin Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Red Buttons was 44+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Comedian, Self - Singer / Sketch Actor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Red Buttons was 44+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Red Buttons was 44+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Eleventh Hour
The Eleventh Hour
Red Buttons was 43+ in The Eleventh Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 03 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Red Buttons was 43+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Saints and Sinners
Saints and Sinners
Red Buttons was 43+ in Saints and Sinners as 'Joe Roganyan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 17 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Red Buttons was 42+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self - Host, Self - Co-Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Frontier Circus
Frontier Circus
Red Buttons was 42+ in Frontier Circus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 1961
Poster of Password
Password
Red Buttons was 42+ in Password
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Red Buttons was 42+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Startime
Startime
Red Buttons was 40+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Red Buttons was 39+ in Kraft Music Hall as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Red Buttons was 38+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Red Buttons was 37+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The United States Steel Hour
The United States Steel Hour
Red Buttons was 34+ in The United States Steel Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 27 1953
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Red Buttons was 34+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Red Buttons was 33+ in General Electric Theater as 'Lieutenant George Poole, Tippy-Top'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Red Buttons Show
The Red Buttons Show
Red Buttons was 33+ in The Red Buttons Show as 'Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 1952
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Red Buttons was 30+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Suspense
Suspense
Red Buttons was 29+ in Suspense
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 06 1949
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Red Buttons was 29+ in Studio One as 'St. Emergency'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Red Buttons was 29+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948