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Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
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Birthday
December 9, 1930Deathday
January 8, 2020
Buck Henry
Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. Henry's 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. He 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.
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| Year | Category | Subcategory | Info | Movie/Tv Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Academy Awards, USA | Nominee Oscar | Best Director (Warren Beatty, Buck Henry) | Heaven Can Wait |
| 1979 | Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USA | Nominee Saturn Award | Best Director (Warren Beatty, Buck Henry) | Heaven Can Wait |
| 1979 | Directors Guild of America, USA | Nominee DGA Award | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures (Warren Beatty, Buck Henry) | Heaven Can Wait |
