Donald Buka

Donald Buka (August 17, 1920 – July 21, 2009) was an American supporting actor in radio, films, and television from 1943 to 1971.

Early years Buka was born on August 17, 1920,

Career While he was at Carnegie Tech, aged 17, Buka read a scene for Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in an otherwise-empty theater. They invited him to join their company immediately, and he accepted. He toured with them for three years.

He appeared in episodes of Dragnet, Ironside, Perry Mason and The High Chaparral.

Buka's Broadway debut came in Twelfth Night (1940). He concluded his Broadway career in Design for Living (1984).

Death Buka died on July 21, 2009,

Filmography

Film + Year Title Role Notes1943 Watch on the Rhine Joshua 1948 The Street with No Name Shivvy 1950 Between Midnight and Dawn Ritchie Garris Vendetta Padrino, the Bandit 1951 New Mexico Private Van Vechton 1953 Stolen Identity Toni Sponer 1961 Operation Eichmann David 1964 Shock Treatment Psychologist 1970 The Great White Hope Reporter Uncredited Television