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  • Birthplace: Bronx, New York, USA
  • Birthday: February 5, 1919
  • 2005

    Emmy nominated guest-starring role on the drama series "ER" (NBC)

  • 2002

    Had regular role on the Showtime series "Street Time"

  • 1999

    Made cameo appearance in the Rob Reiner-directed comedy-drama "The Story of Us"

  • 1994

    Appeared in the feature "It Could Happen to You"

  • 1988

    Returned to feature films after an eight-year absence in "18 Again!"

  • 1987

    Played recurring role of Al Baker on the CBS primetime soap, "Knot's Landing"

  • 1985

    Played the White Rabbit on the CBS musical miniseries, "Alice in Wonderland"

  • 1966

    Starred in the title role of the ABC sitcom, "The Double Life of Henry Phyfe"; also performed title theme along with series co-star Fred Clark

  • 1952 to 1954

    Starred in the CBS sketch comedy and variety show, "The Red Buttons Show"

  • 1944

    Made feature film debut in "Winged Victory"

  • 1942

    Made Broadway acting debut in a supporting role in "Vickie"

  • 1935

    Worked as a combination bellhop and singer at a tavern in the Bronx at age 16; supposedly acquired the nickname "Red Buttons" because of his uniform

  • 1931

    Won an amateur night entertainment contest at age 12 (date approximate)

  • "The Red Buttons Show" moved to NBC; format revamped into more of a sitcom style

  • Acted on Broadway after WWII in "Barefoot Boy with Cheek"

  • Performed in the Catskills at resorts along the famous "Borscht Belt"; also played in burlesque at Minsky's, among other places

  • Served during WWII; acted onstage in "Winged Victory"

  • Was a regular on the NBC comic tribute series, "Dean Martin's Celebrity Roast"

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