Born February 3, 1938· San Diego, California, United States
† Died January 1, 1982
40Roles★ 6.9Average rating
Born into a troubled family-his father a former police officer later imprisoned-Buono started on local radio and TV before joining San Diego’s Globe Theater Players at eighteen, where his Falstaff earned critical notice. A Warner Bros. scout saw him, leading to a screen test and a debut on 77 Sunset Strip; he soon became known for menacing roles in series such as The Untouchables. His turn as Edwi…
