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Red Buttons

(1919–2006) Comedian United States

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Sonny Von Bulow, who said to her husband Claus on their honeymoon, Stop needling me. Never got a dinner! The jokes put famous people into silly situations and end with the same punchline. They also exaggerate personal worries, like losing a career or being an orphan, to make the humor extra bold.

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Red Buttons was a comedian from the United States, best known for I Never Got a Dinner.

Quick Facts About Red Buttons

Born
February 5, 1919
Died
July 13, 2006
Nationality
United States
Profession
Comedian
Notable works
I Never Got a Dinner

About Red Buttons

Red Buttons 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.

Awards & Honors

Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Quotes by Red Buttons

Red Buttons by topic

Dinner (80) Wife (10) Marriage (10)