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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.
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, family, roles, death and trivia.
- February 14, 1916
- March 19, 1974
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 (1965-1970), a comedy series created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry.
- January 1, 1
- Santa Monica, California, USA
- January 1, 1
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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.
- Heart attack
- March 19, 1974 (aged 58), Santa Monica, California, U.S.
- American
Learn about the life and career of Edward Platt, the character actor who played the Chief on Get Smart and other roles in various films and TV shows. Find out his musical background, his roles in opera and film, his personal struggles and his legacy.
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Edward Platt played the role of Chief, the boss of Maxwell Smart and Agent 99, in the TV series Get Smart (1965-1970). The show was a comedy about a bumbling spy agency and its rival KAOS.
Edward Platt was a versatile performer who appeared in Broadway, radio, film, and TV. He is best known for his role as Chief of Control in the comedy series Get Smart, and for his roles in Rebel Without a Cause, Cape Fear, and North by Northwest.
