Red Buttons (born Aaron Chwatt; February 5, 1919 – July 13, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his supporting role in the 1957 film Sayonara. He was nominated for awards for his acting work in films such as They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and Harlow; and for voice work in Pete's Dragon. Buttons played a lead role, that of Private John Steele, in the 1962 international ensemble cast film, The Longest Day.
Warner Bros. Filmography[]
- Sayonara (1957) - Airman Joe Kelly
- Gay Purr-ee (1962) - Robespierre (voice)
- Wonder Woman (1975-1979) - Ashley Norman (pilot only)
- Viva Knievel! (1977) - Ben Andrews
- Movie Movie (1978) - Peanuts / Jinks Murphy
- When Time Ran Out (1980) - Francis Fendly
- Reunion at Fairborough (1985; HBO Premiere Films) - Jiggs Quealy
- The Story of Us (1999; Castle Rock Entertainment) - Arnie Jordan
Gallery[]
Roles[]
External Links[]
- Interview with Red Buttons' Television Writer, August 2012
Red Buttons at the Internet Movie Database
