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Red Buttons (born Aaron Chwatt; February 5, 1919 – July 13, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his supporting role in the 1957 film Sayonara.
Red Buttons. Actor: Pete's Dragon. Although Red Buttons is best known as a stand-up comic, he is also a successful songwriter, an Academy Award-winning actor (and has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards) and an accomplished singer.
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Red Buttons. Actor: Pete's Dragon. Although Red Buttons is best known as a stand-up comic, he is also a successful songwriter, an Academy Award-winning actor (and has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards) and an accomplished singer.
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- February 5, 1919
Jul 13, 2006 · Red Buttons was a comedian, actor, singer and songwriter who won an Oscar for Sayonara (1957). He also starred in The Poseidon Adventure, Pete's Dragon, The Longest Day and many other films and TV shows.
Red Buttons Never Got a Dinner, Dean Martin Roast Collection. #redbuttons #redbuttonsnevergotadinner #deanmartinroast Red Buttons discusses the origin of his routine: Never Got a Dinner...
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Sep 11, 2013 · Lana Turner presenting the Oscar® for Supporting Actor to Red Buttons for "Sayonara" at the 30th Academy Awards® in 1958. Hosted by James Stewart and featuring Janet Leigh and Don Murray.
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Jul 13, 2006 · Red Buttons, a comic who rose to television stardom and went on to win an Oscar in 1958 for his dramatic performance in “Sayonara,” died today.
