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Red Buttons
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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. He was nominated for awards for his acting work in films such as They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, Harlow, and Pete's Dragon. Buttons played the lead role of Private John Steele, the paratrooper hung up on the town steeple clock, in the 1962 international ensemble cast film The Longest Day.
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Goodnight, We Love You
The Story of Us- GHGhosts of Fear Street
Twentieth Century Fox: The First 50 Years
It Could Happen to You
The Ambulance
George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom- JAJackie Gleason: The Great One
18 Again!
Reunion at Fairborough
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
Off Your Rocker
Leave 'Em Laughing
When Time Ran Out...
C.H.O.M.P.S.
Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July
Movie Movie
The Users
Pete's Dragon
Playboy's Playmate Party
Viva Knievel!
Flannery and Quilt
Gable and Lombard
The Poseidon Adventure
Who Killed Mary Whats'ername?
Breakout
George M!
They Shoot Horses, Don't They?- MUMurder at N.B.C.
Stagecoach
Harlow
Up from the Beach
Your Cheatin' Heart
A Ticklish Affair
Gay Purr-ee
Five Weeks in a Balloon
Hatari!
The Big Circus
The All-Star Christmas Show
Imitation General
Sayonara
Winged Victory