Buck Henry - Details

Biography

As an actor, screenwriter and director, Henry is one of Hollywood's most versatile talents. He is possibly best known for the Academy Award nomination he received for the screenplay of Charles Webb's novel, The Graduate starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft directed by Mike Nichols.

On television, Henry co-created "Get Smart" with Mel Brooks as well as wrote for the show for a couple of years. He also wrote and performed on such show as "Saturday Night Live," "That Was The Week That Was" and "The Steve Allen Show."

Events

  • 9th December 1930 - Birth