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Edward Cuthbert Platt (February 14, 1916 – March 19, 1974) was an American actor widely known for his portrayal of the Chief in the 1965–1970 NBC/CBS television series: Get Smart. With his deep voice and mature appearance, he played an eclectic mix of characters over the span of his career.
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.
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, musical background, film and TV roles, family, and death cause.
Edward Cuthbert Platt (February 14, 1916 – March 19, 1974) was an American actor best known for his role as "The Chief" in the 1965-70 NBC/CBS television series Get Smart. With his deep voice and mature countenance, he played an eclectic mix of characters over the span of his career.
The Chief (Edward Platt) is the head of CONTROL. His first name is revealed to be Thaddeus but his surname is never revealed. On some occasions he uses the "code name" "Harold Clark" for outsiders, but this is understood among CONTROL agents not to be his real name.
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.
