Kay E Kuter was an American actor best known for his character roles in film and television He was born on April 25 1925 in Los Angeles California Kuter had a career that spanned several decades and he appeared in numerous popular movies and TV shows Kuters acting career began in the 1950s and he made his film debut in the 1952 movie Thunderbirds Over the years he appeared in various genres including dramas comedies and westerns Some of his notable film credits include The Last Starfighter 1984 Warlock 1989 Six Days Seven Nights 1998 and The Princess Diaries 2001 In addition to his work in films Kuter was also a familiar face on television He appeared in numerous TV shows throughout his career often portraying supporting or character roles Some of the notable TV series he appeared in include Gunsmoke The Twilight Zone The Mary Tyler Moore Show MASH and Star Trek The Next Generation He also lent his voice to animated shows such as TaleSpin and Justice League Unlimited One of Kuters most memorable roles was that of the character Reverend Buckshot in the TV series Green Acres 19651971 His portrayal of the bumbling absentminded preacher became a fan favorite and remains one of his most iconic performances Sadly Kay E Kuter passed away on November 12 2003 at the age of 78 in Burbank California Despite his departure his contributions to the entertainment industry and his memorable performances continue to be appreciated by fans of film and television