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Wilfrid Arthur (Budd) Knapp (January 9, 1913 - August 6, 1982) was a Canadian actor.[1] He was most noted for his supporting performance in the film A Choice of Two, for which he won the ACTRA Award for Best Supporting TV Performance at the 12th ACTRA Awards in 1983.[2]
Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Knapp became an actor "by accident" when he was cast in a stage play while working at Eaton's.[3]
He worked in Hollywood for a number of years, appearing most notably in an occasional supporting role as bank manager Mr. Botkin in Gunsmoke.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Wilfred A. (Budd) Knapp: Accomplished actor familiar face on CBC". The Globe and Mail, August 7, 1982.
- ^ Rick Groen, "Air Farce, Billy Bishop big ACTRA winners". The Globe and Mail, April 18, 1983.
- ^ Audrey M. Ashley, "Budd Knapp—actor by accident". Ottawa Citizen, November 4, 1996.
- ^ "Gunsmoke Is Good Buyer In Field Of Acting". The Modesto Bee, August 16, 1959.