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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.
Mar 19, 2024 · Edward Platt was a versatile performer who appeared in Broadway, film, and TV, from Rebel Without a Cause to Get Smart. He died by suicide in 1974, after losing money on a video-shot western and struggling with depression.
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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Jun 13, 2019 · Edward Platt unexpectedly died in 1974 after suffering a heart attack, but his son later confirmed the real reason behind the actor’s death -- a long struggle with depression.
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
Edward Platt was a versatile character actor who starred in musicals, dramas and comedies. He is best known as "The Chief" on Get Smart, but also appeared in Rebel Without a Cause, Cape Fear and The Shrike.
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Edward Platt was an actor and producer who appeared in many classic TV shows and movies, such as Get Smart, The Odd Couple, and North by Northwest. See his full list of credits, birth place, and profession on TV Guide.