Quick Facts
Born:
1917-01-16
Birthplace:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Credits:
45 Total Roles
Buddy Lester
Acting
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Biography
Buddy Lester was an American actor and comedian who portrayed dozens of character roles in films and television. Although known for his appearances in Jerry Lewis’ comedy films, he was also regularly seen on popular television shows in the 1960s and 1970s
Known For
The Party
Davey Kane
The Nutty Professor
Bartender
Ocean's Eleven
Vince Massler
Starsky & Hutch
Self
The Ladies Man
Willard C. Gainsborough
Kojak
Lenny Karp
The Odd Couple
Kennel Owner
The Patsy
Copa Café MC
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | More Than Murder MOVIE | Cabbie |
| 1983 | Smorgasbord MOVIE | Passenger |
| 1982 | Fake-Out MOVIE | The Blackjack Player |
| 1980 | Hardly Working MOVIE | Claude Reed |
| 1978 | The Crash of Flight 401 MOVIE | Self |
| 1977 | Never Con a Killer MOVIE | Poker Player |
| 1975 | The Man from Clover Grove MOVIE | Ched Fields |
| 1975 | Starsky & Hutch TV | Self |
| 1975 | Switch TV | Arnie Gold |
| 1975 | Big Eddie TV | Self |