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Edward Cuthbert Platt (February 14, 1916 – March 19, 1974) was an American actor widely known for his portrayal of the Chief in the 1965–1970 NBC/CBS television series: Get Smart. With his deep voice and mature appearance, he played an eclectic mix of characters over the span of his career.
Edward Platt (1916-1974) was a versatile character actor who starred in musicals, films and TV shows. He is best known as the Chief of Control on Get Smart, a comedy series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
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Mar 19, 2024 · March 19, 1974 marked the endpoint of the lifespan of character actor Edward Platt (b. 1916). Readers of a certain age know Platt primarily from one particular role, so much so that they are unable to see him in other parts, including his earlier ones, without going “The Chief!”.
Learn about the life and career of Edward Platt, the actor who played the Chief on Get Smart (1965). Find out his birth name, height, musical background, film and TV roles, family, and death cause.
- February 14, 1916
- March 19, 1974
Forever and fondly remembered as Don Adams' foil on the popular Mel Brooks/Buck Henry spy series Get Smart (1965), character actor Ed Platt (also billed as Edward C. Platt) had been around for two decades prior to copping that rare comedy role.
Edward platt (Edward Cuthbert Platt) was an Americanactorpopular in Hollywood film industry. He made his film debut in 1955 with The Shrike movie and later he has worked in more than 120 films and TV series. Some of his notable films are Illegal, The Proud Ones and The Man from Button Willow.
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Edward Cuthbert Platt (February 14, 1916 – March 19, 1974) was an American actor best known for his role as "The Chief" in the 1965-70 NBC/CBS television series Get Smart. With his deep voice and mature countenance, he played an eclectic mix of characters over the span of his career.
