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Red Buttons is a actor from United States (age 87).
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- Full Name
- Red Buttons
- Born
- February 5, 1919
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- Age
- Died aged 87
- Zodiac Sign
- Aquarius
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- Nationality
- 🇺🇸 United States
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- Profession
- Actor
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Biography
Red Buttons is 107 years old, an actor, from United States.
Red Buttons (born Aaron Chwatt; February 5, 1919 – July 13, 2006) was an American actor and comedian. He won an Oscar, a Golden Globe Award, and a Laurel Award for his performance as United States Air Force crew chief Joe Kelly in the film Sayonara. During his career he was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Saturn Award, and two Photoplay Awards. In 1960, Buttons received a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star.
He also appeared in such films as Harlow (1965), They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969), The Poseidon Adventure (1972), and Pete's Dragon (1977).
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Academy Award | Won |
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