Ray Buktenica
Acting

Ray Buktenica

Born 1943-08-06
New York City, New York, USA
Department: Acting

Biography

Ray Buktenica /bʌkˈtɛniːˈkɑː/ (born August 6, 1943) is an American film and television character actor. He has played numerous roles, primarily on television since 1972. He is best known for playing the character Benny Goodwin, the boyfriend and later fiancé of Brenda Morgenstern on the 1970s sitcom Rhoda, Dr. Solomon on House Calls and Jerry Berkson, Libby's boss on Life Goes On. He provided the voice of Hugo Strange in the character's sole appearance on Batman: The Animated Series. In 1996, he guest-starred on Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman as Leo Nunk, a newspaper reporter. In 1997, he guest-starred on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, in the episode "By Inferno's Light", as Deyos, the Vorta in command of the Dominion's Internment Camp 371.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Ray Buktenica

Heat
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Heat

1995
TMDB4.0
My Girl
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My Girl

1991
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Batman: The Animated Series
TV
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Batman: The Animated Series

1992
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV
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Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

1993
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JAG
TV
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JAG

1995
TMDB3.6
Murder, She Wrote
TV
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Murder, She Wrote

1984
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King Kong
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King Kong

1976
TMDB3.1
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV
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Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman

1993
TMDB3.5
The Love Boat
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The Love Boat

1977
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Magnum, P.I.
TV
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Magnum, P.I.

1980
TMDB3.6

Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (48 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
ShopgirlShopgirlShrinkMovie2005
Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtReturn to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and BurtRobert ButlerMovie2003
Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in HistorySurviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in HistoryDirector #1Movie2001
HeatHeatTimmonsMovie1995
JAGJAGArt SchererTV Series1995
JAGJAGZNN ReporterTV Series1995
CybillCybillBill WitlowTV Series1995
Touched by an AngelTouched by an AngelAllan PoundTV Series1994
MacShayne: Winner Takes AllMacShayne: Winner Takes AllCharlie DearMovie1994
Diagnosis: MurderDiagnosis: MurderMike BakerTV Series1993
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanLeo NunkTV Series1993
CuttersChad ConnersTV Series1993
Star Trek: Deep Space NineStar Trek: Deep Space NineDeyosTV Series1993
Batman: The Animated SeriesBatman: The Animated SeriesHugo Strange (voice)TV Series1992
My GirlMy GirlDannyMovie1991
Civil WarsCivil WarsRonald PeckTV Series1991
BookerBookerMichaelTV Series1989
Police Story: Gladiator SchoolPolice Story: Gladiator SchoolHellerMovie1988
Police StoryHellerTV Series1988
Empty NestEmpty NestAlanTV Series1988
The George McKenna StoryThe George McKenna StoryAlan KeithMovie1988
Designing WomenDesigning WomenSelf / AppearanceTV Series1986
L.A. LawL.A. LawLenny Mullen, Car DealerTV Series1986
MatlockMatlockRon WinfieldTV Series1986
The Twilight ZoneThe Twilight Zone(segment "Take My Life...Please!")TV Series1985
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini StoryHeart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini StoryDave WolfMovie1985
Murder, She WroteMurder, She WroteKyle LaughlinTV Series1984
Imps*Imps*BobMovie1983
Hardcastle and McCormickHardcastle and McCormickSelf / AppearanceTV Series1983
Wait Till Your Mother Gets HomeWait Till Your Mother Gets HomeFredMovie1983
Simon & SimonSimon & SimonSelf / AppearanceTV Series1981
The Adventures of Nellie BlyThe Adventures of Nellie BlyKenny Thompson / NarratorMovie1981
Magnum, P.I.Magnum, P.I.Bruce KunkleTV Series1980
The Jayne Mansfield StoryThe Jayne Mansfield StoryBob GarrettMovie1980
House CallsHouse CallsNormon SolomonTV Series1979
Mary Jane Harper Cried Last NightMary Jane Harper Cried Last NightDr. Mark HandelmanMovie1977
The Love BoatThe Love BoatSimon ScottTV Series1977
The Amazing Howard HughesThe Amazing Howard HughesPublic Relations ManMovie1977
A Circle of ChildrenA Circle of ChildrenDoctor MarinoMovie1977
King KongKing KongNaval OfficerMovie1976
Police WomanPolice WomanSelf / AppearanceTV Series1974
RhodaRhodaBenny GoodwinTV Series1974
HawkinsHawkinsDoctorTV Series1973
The Partridge FamilyThe Partridge FamilyAssistant DirectorTV Series1970
The Partridge FamilyThe Partridge FamilyNewsmanTV Series1970
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OBilly GrunwaldTV Series1969
Hawaii Five-OHawaii Five-OClifford SpragueTV Series1969
The Art of Being NickThe Art of Being NickBobTV Series