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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.
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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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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, and tragic death.
- February 14, 1916
- March 19, 1974
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
Edward Platt was an actor who appeared in many classic TV shows and movies, such as Get Smart, The Odd Couple, and Rebel Without a Cause. See his full list of credits, birth place, and profession on TV Guide.
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.
Biography. 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.
