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Don Brockett Born January 30, 1930 Died May 2, 1995 (aged 65)
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaYears active 1983–1995 Spouse Leslie Brockett (? - ?) Don Brockett (January 30, 1930 – May 2, 1995) was an American actor, comedian, and producer and director from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known for his portrayal of Chef Brockett on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. He had small parts in many major films including Flashdance, Fletch Lives, The Silence of the Lambs, and Bob Roberts.
Don Brockett played a zombie in the 1985 George A. Romero film Day of the Dead.[1]
Brockett was one-half of the popular Pittsburgh comedy team, "Brockett and Barbara". He was also known for his annual comedic cinematic look at Pittsburgh, Forbidden Pittsburgh.
Brockett also had bit parts in the box-office smashes Flashdance and Houseguest, both of which were filmed in Pittsburgh. Barely six months after the release of Houseguest, Brockett died of a heart attack. Prior to his death, Brockett had been heavily involved in local charities, particularly with polio research. Brockett himself had been stricken with the disease as a child. His grave is located at Allegheny Cemetery.
References
- ^ George A. Romero in the documentary on the making of the film, The Many Days of Day of the Dead
External links
- Don Brockett at Find a Grave
- Don Brockett at the Internet Movie Database
- Don Brockett at AllRovi
- Don Brockett Obituary, New York Daily News
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Cast Chuck Aber · Betty Aberlin · Don Brockett · François Clemmons · Keith David · Maxine Miller · Joe Negri · David Newell · Mary Rawson · John Reardon · Bob TrowCrew Seasons 1 · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11 · 12 · 13 · 14 · 15 · 16 · 17 · 18 · 19 · 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 · 24 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30 · 31Related articles National Educational Television · Public Broadcasting Service · WQED · Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship · Speedy Delivery · Josie Carey · Children's Museum of Pittsburgh · University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences · Idlewild and Soak Zone · "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood" · 26858 Misterrogers · JoybubblesCategories:- 1930 births
- 1995 deaths
- Actors from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Deaths from myocardial infarction
- American screen actor, 1930s birth stubs
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