Buddy Lester
Known for
Long lists of credits belong to Buddy Lester, an American actor who has built a career out of volume and reliability. The career begins before the streaming era, in 1959. 23 productions carry his name. 'The Party' is the credit that reached furthest as Davey Kane. Cast lists also place him in 'The Nutty Professor'.
Buddy Lester
12 Movies
11 Series
Long lists of credits belong to Buddy Lester, an American actor who has built a career out of volume and reliability. The career begins before the streaming era, in 1959. 23 productions carry his name. 'The Party' is the credit that reached furthest as Davey Kane. Cast lists also place him in 'The Nutty Professor'.
Movies
Plays Vince Massler
Ocean's Eleven
1960
Plays Davey Kane
The Party
1968
Plays Bartender
The Nutty Professor
1963
Plays Copa Café MC
The Patsy
1964
Plays Willard C. Gainsborough
The Ladies Man
1961
Plays Studs
The Big Mouth
1967
Plays Willie Sharpknife
Sergeants 3
1962
Plays Drunk
Three on a Couch
1966
Plays Passenger
Smorgasbord
1983
Plays Claude Reed
Hardly Working
1980
Plays The Blackjack Player
Fake-Out
1982
TV Shows
Plays Harry the Bookie
Barney Miller
1975
Plays Kennel Owner
The Odd Couple
1970
Plays Lenny Karp
Kojak
1973
Plays Reggie
Emergency!
1972
Plays Arnie Gold
Switch
1975
Plays Neil
Adam-12
1968
Plays Phil Atkerson
Mayberry R.F.D.
1968
Plays Herb
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Bartender
That Girl
1966
Plays Lenny Freland
It Takes a Thief
1968
Plays Eddie
The Doris Day Show
1968
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Smorgasbord
Full Filmography
Smorgasbord
Passenger
1983
Film
Fake-Out
The Blackjack Player
1982
Film
Hardly Working
Claude Reed
1980
Film
Kojak
Lenny Karp · 1 episode
1974–1975
TV
Switch
Arnie Gold · 1 episode
1975
TV
Barney Miller
Harry the Bookie · 2 episodes
1974–1975
TV
The Man from Clover Grove
Ched Fields
1975
Film
Adam-12
Neil · 1 episode
1974
TV
Emergency!
Reggie · 1 episode
1972
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buddy Lester still alive?
Buddy Lester passed away on October 4, 2002 at age 85.
What are the most famous roles of Buddy Lester?
Buddy Lester is best known for roles in The Party, The Nutty Professor, Ocean's Eleven.
How many movies has Buddy Lester been in?
Over a 43-year career (since 1959), Buddy Lester has appeared in 12 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Buddy Lester's first movie?
The career of Buddy Lester began with The Gene Krupa Story (1959).
What is Buddy Lester's most recent movie or series?
Buddy Lester's most recent release is More Than Murder, which premiered on January 26, 1984.
What TV shows has Buddy Lester appeared in?
On television, Buddy Lester has appeared in Starsky & Hutch, Kojak, The Odd Couple, Barney Miller.
Buddy Lester
1917-01-16 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
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