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Edward Platt (1916-1974) was an American actor who played the Chief in the TV series Get Smart. He also appeared in films such as Rebel Without a Cause, North by Northwest, and Santee, and had a career in theater and radio.
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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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
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.
Edward Platt was a versatile character actor who appeared in films, TV shows and musicals. He is best known as Don Adams' boss on Get Smart (1965), but he also played roles in Rebel Without a Cause, Cape Fear and The Shrike.
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Actor Edward Platt (1916-1974) is best known for his role as The Chief in the sitcom "Get Smart". He was born in New York, served in the Army, and died by suicide in California.
