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Buddy Lester

Acting · Born January 16, 1917 · 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

Buddy Lester movies and shows

  • Love, American Style1969
  • Adam-121968
  • Dragnet1951
  • Emergency!1972
  • Petticoat Junction1963
  • Barney Miller1975
  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.1964
  • The Ed Sullivan Show1948
  • Starsky & Hutch1975
  • The Odd Couple1970
  • That Girl1966
  • 77 Sunset Strip1958
  • Kojak1973
  • McCloud1970
  • The Doris Day Show1968
  • Switch1975
  • State Trooper1956
  • Alias Smith and Jones1971
  • Mayberry R.F.D.1968
  • The Mod Squad1968
  • It Takes a Thief1968
  • My World and Welcome to It1969
  • Ocean's Eleven1960
  • The New Phil Silvers Show1963