Buck Kartalian

Buck Kartalian

Deceased · Born: Aug 13, 1922 · Died: May 24, 2016

Personal Details

BornAug 13, 1922 Detroit, Michigan, USA
Spouse
  • Margaret Poloshjian

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Oct 17, 2015 )
  • Mary E. Bannister

    ( Jan 9, 1952 to May 10, 2025 )

Biography

Born on a warm summer day, August 13, 1922, in the bustling city of Detroit, Michigan, USA, Buck Kartalian embarked on a life that would be marked by a diverse array of endeavors. He would go on to become a renowned actor, leaving an indelible mark on the film industry through his numerous and memorable performances.

Kartalian's acting career spanned multiple decades, with some of his most notable roles including appearances in the 1968 science fiction classic, Planet of the Apes, the 1996 action-packed blockbuster, The Rock, and the 1972 sequel, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes.

Beyond his impressive body of work in film, Kartalian's personal life was marked by two significant unions. He was married to Margaret Poloshjian and Mary E. Bannister, both of whom played important roles in his life.

Sadly, Kartalian's life came to a close on May 24, 2016, in Mission Hills, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that would continue to inspire and entertain audiences for generations to come.

Career

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2006
Cattle Call
Cattle Call as Janitor
{"id":50199,"title":"Standing Still","year":"2005","character":"Older Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/standing-still","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_50199.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_50199.jpg"},"released":1}
2005
Standing Still
Standing Still as Older Man
{"id":78970,"title":"Recipe for Disaster","year":"2003","character":"Luigi","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/recipe-for-disaster","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_78970.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_78970.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
{"id":22458,"title":"The Third Wheel","year":"2002","character":"Old Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-third-wheel","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22458.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22458.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":6815,"title":"Tomcats","year":"2001","character":"Grandfather MacDonald","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tomcats","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2jhqpmr2dp80.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2jhqpmr2dp80.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Tomcats
Tomcats as Grandfather MacDonald
{"id":54368,"title":"Magicians","year":"2000","character":"Bagel Shop Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/magicians-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_54368.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_54368.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Magicians
Magicians as Bagel Shop Clerk
{"id":110840,"title":"Pedestrian","year":"2000","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/pedestrian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_110840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_110840.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":6239,"title":"The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas","year":"2000","character":"Old Man at Bronto King","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-flintstones-in-viva-rock-vegas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56f6lqu6t420.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/56f6lqu6t420.jpg"},"released":1}
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas as Old Man at Bronto King
{"id":15,"title":"Curb Your Enthusiasm","year":2000,"character":"Shoe Repair Guy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/curb-your-enthusiasm","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7i9di9kgl0v0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7i9di9kgl0v0.jpg"},"released":1}
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm as Shoe Repair Guy
{"id":6204,"title":"My Favorite Martian","year":"1999","character":"Muscle Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/my-favorite-martian","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1tord71j8t3o.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1tord71j8t3o.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":56333,"title":"Eight Days a Week","year":"1997","character":"Nonno","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/eight-days-a-week","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/aokapnshc8c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/aokapnshc8c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
{"id":1049,"title":"The Rock","year":"1996","character":"Reverend","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-rock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14bh1gmv8bdo.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/14bh1gmv8bdo.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
The Rock
The Rock as Reverend
{"id":57767,"title":"Josh Kirby: Time Warrior! Chap. 3: Trapped on Toyworld","year":"1995","character":"Gepetto","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/josh-kirby-time-warrior-chap-3-trapped-on-toyworld","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_57767.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_57767.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
{"id":178,"title":"Friends","year":1995,"character":"Frankie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/friends","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78h7hl5ol460.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/78h7hl5ol460.jpg"},"released":1}
Friends
Friends as Frankie
{"id":10123,"title":"Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even","year":"1991","character":"Dog Owner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/big-girls-dont-cry-they-get-even","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_10123.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_10123.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
{"id":8546,"title":"Real Men","year":"1987","character":"Produce Hawker","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/real-men","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8546.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8546.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Real Men
Real Men as Produce Hawker
{"id":7570,"title":"Gymkata","year":"1985","character":"The Kahn","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/gymkata","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ljsacsak1ag.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ljsacsak1ag.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
Gymkata
Gymkata as The Kahn
{"id":80748,"title":"The Man with Bogart's Face","year":"1980","character":"Nicky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-with-bogarts-face-1980","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_80748.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_80748.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":6275,"title":"The Outlaw Josey Wales","year":"1976","character":"Shopkeeper","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-outlaw-josey-wales","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3kgr8b1iocjg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3kgr8b1iocjg.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":10194,"title":"Monster Squad","year":1976,"character":"Bruce W. Wolf","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/monster-squad","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10194.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10194.jpg"},"released":1}
Monster Squad
Monster Squad as Bruce W. Wolf
{"id":64747,"title":"Please Don't Eat My Mother!","year":"1973","character":"Henry Fudd","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/please-dont-eat-my-mother-1973","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64747.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64747.jpg"},"released":1}
1973
{"id":7181,"title":"Conquest of the Planet of the Apes","year":"1972","character":"Frank - Gorilla","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/conquest-of-the-planet-of-the-apes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5poa92eonpp0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5poa92eonpp0.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":86984,"title":"Blood Legacy","year":"1971","character":"Igor Garin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blood-legacy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86984.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86984.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Blood Legacy
Blood Legacy as Igor Garin
{"id":64395,"title":"Octaman","year":"1971","character":"Raul","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/octaman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64395.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64395.jpg"},"released":1}
Octaman
Octaman as Raul
{"id":86836,"title":"Goodbye, Raggedy Ann","year":"1971","character":"Tony","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goodbye-raggedy-ann","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86836.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86836.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":81695,"title":"Booby Trap","year":"1970","character":"Scarpo","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/booby-trap","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81695.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81695.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
Booby Trap
Booby Trap as Scarpo
{"id":165900,"title":"Breakout","year":"1970","character":"Hogan","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/breakout-1970","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_165900.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_165900.jpg"},"released":1}
Breakout
Breakout as Hogan
{"id":87090,"title":"Myra Breckinridge","year":"1970","character":"Jeff","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/myra-breckinridge","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87090.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87090.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":65242,"title":"The Acid Eaters","year":"1968","character":"Artie \/ The Devil","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-acid-eaters","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65242.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
The Acid Eaters
The Acid Eaters as Artie / The Devil
{"id":22533,"title":"Stay Away, Joe","year":"1968","character":"Bull Shortgun","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/stay-away-joe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22533.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22533.jpg"},"released":1}
Stay Away, Joe
Stay Away, Joe as Bull Shortgun
{"id":6264,"title":"Planet of the Apes","year":"1968","character":"Julius","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/planet-of-the-apes-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ppeq1ji24h0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ppeq1ji24h0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":22607,"title":"Devil's Angels","year":"1967","character":"Funky","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/devils-angels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22607.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22607.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
{"id":5326,"title":"Cool Hand Luke","year":"1967","character":"Dynamite","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cool-hand-luke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/167tuqrvd27g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/167tuqrvd27g.jpg"},"released":1}
Cool Hand Luke
Cool Hand Luke as Dynamite
{"id":1014,"title":"Batman","year":1966,"character":"John","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/batman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1vqsh3o24qg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/1vqsh3o24qg0.jpg"},"released":1}
1966
Batman
Batman as John
{"id":87704,"title":"Morituri","year":"1965","character":"Merchant Marine (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/morituri","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_87704.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_87704.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Morituri
Morituri as Merchant Marine (uncredited)
{"id":96237,"title":"Sail a Crooked Ship","year":"1961","character":"Finster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sail-a-crooked-ship","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96237.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96237.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":67128,"title":"Cell 2455, Death Row","year":"1955","character":"Monk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cell-2455-death-row","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67128.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67128.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
{"id":66864,"title":"Mister Roberts","year":"1955","character":"Mason","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mister-roberts-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66864.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66864.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":186861,"title":"Mister Universe","year":"1951","character":"Senior Garitzio","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mister-universe","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186861.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186861.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Mister Universe
Mister Universe as Senior Garitzio