Lou Cutell

Lou Cutell (born October 6, 1930) is an American film, television and theatre actor.

Life and career[]

Cutell was born in New York^[1] to Sicilian parents.^[2] He moved to Los Angeles, California with his family, where he received his bachelor's degree in University of California.^[1]

Cutell began his career in 1961, as appearing in the Broadway play The Young Abe Lincoln, playing the role of "William Berry".^[3]

Later in his career, Cutell began his television career in 1964, as guest-starring in The Dick Van Dyke Show, playing the role of "Vinnie".^[4][5] He continued his career, mainly appearing in film and television, over the years.

In 1970s–1990s, Cutell appeared and guest-starred in numerous film and television programs, including, Seinfeld, The Love Boat, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, Alice, The Bob Newhart Show, Rhinoceros, The World's Greatest Lover, The Wild Wild West, The Mary Tyler Moore Show (and its spin-off Lou Grant), Barney Miller, The Black Marble, The Odd Couple II, Pee-wee's Big Adventure, My Mom's a Werewolf and Bridget Loves Bernie.^[5]

In 1990s–2000s, Cutell co-wrote and appeared in the Broadway play Sicilan Bachelor, which he played the role of "Don Cola" and co-wrote the play with Norma Helms and Tino Trischitta.^[6][7]

In 2010, Cutell co-wrote with Joao Machado and starred in the Broadway play Viagara Falls.^[8][9] He played the role of "Charley Millhouse" and starred with Bernie Kopell, who played the role of "Moe Crubbs".^[10]

Cutell also still continued appearing in film and television. He played a recurring role in Betty White's Off Their Rockers and mainly guest-starred in television.^[2]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Television[]

References[]

External links[]

• Lou Cutell at IMDb
• Lou Cutell at the TCM Movie Database
• Lou Cutell at AllMovie
• Lou Cutell at the Internet Broadway Database
• Rotten Tomatoes profile