Frank Buxton

About Frank Buxton

Who is it?: Actor, Director, Writer
Birth Day: February 13, 1930
Birth Place:  Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States
Occupation: Actor, television writer, author, television director
Years active: 1962–2018
Spouse(s): Cynthia Lovelace Sears (?-2018; his death)

Frank Buxton

Frank Buxton was born on February 13, 1930 in  Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States, is Actor, Director, Writer. Born in Wellesley, MA, USA, Buxton grew up in Larchmont, NY, USA, graduated from Northwestern University (BS) and Syracuse University (MS). After service in the U.S. Army in the Korean War, he worked in local television as a producer-director in Buffalo, N.Y. and Chicago, IL and then began his performing career as a stand-up comedian, TV host (Discovery (1962), Get the Message (1964)), and stage performer ("Brigadoon", "Bye Bye Birdie", "The Tender Trap", etc.). His television writing, producing and directing work included The Odd Couple (1970), Happy Days (1974), Mork & Mindy (1978), among many others, and he created the Peabody Award-winning series Hot Dog (1970) for NBC which starred Woody Allen and Jonathan Winters. As a film and TV actor, he has appeared in Overboard (1987), Beaches (1988), Frankie and Johnny (1991), Face of a Stranger (1991), With a Vengeance (1992) and Roomates (1994), as well as many series and specials. He wrote and created voices for Woody Allen's What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966) and has done cartoon and commercial voices for innumerable projects.
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As per our current Database, Frank Buxton has been died on January 2, 2018(2018-01-02) (aged 87)\nBainbridge Island, Washington, U.S..

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When Frank Buxton die, Frank Buxton was 87 years old.

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Occupation Actor
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born February 13, 1930 ( Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States)
Birthday February 13
Town/City  Wellesley, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality United States

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Frank Buxton’s zodiac sign is Pisces. According to astrologers, Pisces are very friendly, so they often find themselves in a company of very different people. Pisces are selfless, they are always willing to help others, without hoping to get anything back. Pisces is a Water sign and as such this zodiac sign is characterized by empathy and expressed emotional capacity.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Frank Buxton was born in the Year of the Horse. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Horse love to roam free. They’re energetic, self-reliant, money-wise, and they enjoy traveling, love and intimacy. They’re great at seducing, sharp-witted, impatient and sometimes seen as a drifter. Compatible with Dog or Tiger.

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Biography/Timeline

1962

Buxton's first credit was host and Producer of the ABC television documentary series, Discovery, which he hosted from 1962 to 1966. Buxton also did the narration, as well as all of the voices, for the "Silly Record" LP (1962 on Harmony Records).

1966

In 1966, Buxton teamed up with Hal Seeger in the animated cartoon series Batfink, providing the voice for the title character in all 100 episodes, as well as its recurring villain Hugo A-Go-Go. Frank co-wrote The Big Broadcast, a book on the golden age of radio; the book was co-written with Bill Owen, who succeeded Buxton as host of Discovery from 1966 to 1971. He also hosted the game show Get the Message for ABC in 1964, later to be replaced by Robert Q. Lewis. He also had movie roles in What's Up, Tiger Lily? and Overboard.

1970

Buxton also created, wrote, produced and directed the television series Hot Dog for NBC, which starred Woody Allen, Tom Smothers, Jonathan Winters, and Joanne Worley. The series won a Peabody Award in 1970.

2018

Buxton died on January 2, 2018 in Bainbridge Island, Washington from heart-related issues. At the time of his death, he was still active in local theater and improv.

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