Talk:Victor Buono/Archives/2013

Cause of death?

The article lists the cause of death as a heart attack with no citation. The categories include 'Deaths by strokes', not Category:Deaths by myocardial infarction. Which did he die of? Elanna-Rose 22:51, 17 September 2007 (UTC)

Other appearances

Though not mentioned here, I believe Victor Buono had a recurring role on Man from Atlantis.

I recall that he did hilarious poetry readings on the Johnny Carson show. RIP Victor.

He published a book of his poetry called "It Could Be Verse". If I can locate my copy of this small hardback, I will include the specifics of publication. He also produced one record album, "HEAVY!", for which he quoted many of his verses before a live audience. I had a copy of this album, but it has been lost over many moves, so I cannot verify its history (I seem to recall it was for the Serabande label?). Before the album disappeared, I did create an audio transcript on my computer; perhaps the comparison of the voice to other of his roles could serve as sufficient proof of its bona fides. My memory tells me that the quotes shown on the main page are accurate; I recall them from the album and the book. I note also that there is no photograph of Mr. Buono; he appears on the cover of his book, and I could scan and upload that, if it is allowed. (Please forgive any lack of decorum or surplus of ignorance; I am a fan of Mr. Buono rather than a regular contributor to Wiki.) 69.207.187.76 (talk) 00:49, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

Mr. Buono had a unique, classy style and an almost British-sounding voice, I am surprised to learn he was American. His characterization as an evil crime lord still evoked a grin from Steve McGarret(Jack Lord) in Hawaii Five-Oh--I believe the only time Lord smiled in the entire show. He was perfect for the role of Jennings in The Wrath of God. He and Mitchum and Langella made the movie a delight.68.231.184.217 (talk) 16:04, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

Contentious material

I have, for the moment, removed material concerning his sexuality on the grounds that it is not sourced at all. I have also removed the catory "Death by strokes" as it conflicts with the article and the only source I could find quickly (The NY Times obituary) in which his lawyer speculates that "his heart gave out". Any help on sourcing would be much appreciated as I fancy doing some work on the biographies from some of the 60s Batman villains (makes a change from the endless music articles!). Blackmetalbaz (talk) 17:29, 12 April 2009 (UTC)

Memories of Victor Buono

Victor Buono was my camp counselor at the community day camp in Free Acres, New Jersey one summer in the mid 1960s. I remember him as intelligent and handsome. For some reason, I do not remember him as overweight. He was very kind to me at a difficult time in my life. When I later saw him in movies and TV, his personality seemed completely different, lacking the compassion and intelligence I remembered. I guess being yourself doesn't get you acting jobs. David Spector (user/talk) 13:19, 28 September 2012 (UTC)