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Don Brockett

Known for

Acting

Born

January 30, 1930

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Died

May 2, 1990 (aged 60)

Biography

Don Brockett (January 30, 1930 – May 2, 1995) was an American actor, comedian, producer, and director from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was 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.

Best known work

The Silence of the Lambs
The Silence of the Lambs
1991
Flashdance
Flashdance
1983
Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead
1985
Night of the Living Dead
Night of the Living Dead
1990
Hoffa
Hoffa
1992
Fletch Lives
Fletch Lives
1989
Mobsters
Mobsters
1991
Bob Roberts
Bob Roberts
1992
Houseguest
Houseguest
1995
Lady Beware
Lady Beware
1987

Filmography

  1. 1995

    Houseguest

    as Happy Marcelli

  2. 1992

    Hoffa

    as Police Captain

  3. 1992

    Bob Roberts

    as Chairman

  4. 1992

    Passed Away

    as Froggie

  5. 1992

    Against Her Will: An Incident in Baltimore

    as Judge Mulligan

  6. 1991

    Mobsters

    as Irish Politician

  7. 1991

    Bloodsucking Pharaohs in Pittsburgh

    as Police Chief 'Buzz Saw' Ryan

  8. 1991

    The Silence of the Lambs

    as Friendly Psychopath

  9. 1990

    Night of the Living Dead

    as Zombie (uncredited)

  10. 1990

    Criminal Justice

    as Judge Mulino

  11. 1989

    Simple Justice

    as George

  12. 1989

    Fletch Lives

    as Sheriff

  13. 1987

    Lady Beware

    as Locksmith

  14. 1985

    Day of the Dead

    as Featured Zombie

  15. 1985

    Rappin'

    as Store Manager

  16. 1983

    Heart of Steel

    as Bill

  17. 1983

    Flashdance

    as Pete

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