Buck Henry

Buck Henry (born Henry Zuckerman; December 9, 1930 – January 8, 2020) was an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his contributions to the film industry, including his work as a co-writer for Mike Nichols's The Graduate (1967), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay. Henry appeared in several notable films such as Catch-22 (1970), The Owl and the Pussycat (1970), What's Up, Doc? (1972), Heaven Can Wait (1978), Defending Your Life (1991), The Player (1992), and Short Cuts (1993). He began his career on television, co-creating the popular show Get Smart (1965–1970) and receiving an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series. Buck Henry left a lasting impact on both the big and small screen throughout his long and successful career.