Donald Buka was an American actor who is best known for The Street with No Name, One Step Beyond, and Watch on the Rhine.
Personal and Family Life
Born on August 17, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, Donald Buka had a diverse family life. He was married three times, first to Irene Maskell Mitchell, then to Joy Weber, with whom he had one child, and finally to Suzanne Marie Josephine (Fischer) Sinaiko until her passing in 1998. Buka was also the father of Dr. Robert Buka and the uncle of Dr. Stephen Buka and David Buka.
Career
Donald Buka had a successful acting career, appearing in numerous films and television shows from the 1940s to the 1980s. He gained recognition for his roles in classic films like The Street with No Name (1948) and Watch on the Rhine (1943), as well as notable television appearances in series like Perry Mason and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Death and Legacy
Buka passed away on July 21, 2009, in Reading, Massachusetts, USA. His contributions to film and television are remembered by fans and colleagues alike. He left behind a legacy as a talented actor who made a mark in both movies and on television during his career.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Street with No Name | 1948-07-14 | Shivvy |
| Between Midnight and Dawn | 1950-10-01 | Ritchie Garris |
| Stolen Identity | 1953-04-03 | Toni Sponer |
| Vendetta | 1950-12-25 | Padrino the Bandit |
| Watch on the Rhine | 1943-08-27 | Joshua |
| A Memory of Two Mondays | 1971-01-28 | Mister Eagle |
| Operation Eichmann | 1961-03-15 | David |
| Shock Treatment | 1964-07-22 | Psychologist |
| New Mexico | 1951-05-18 | Pvt. Van Vechten |
| The Equalizer | 1985-09-18 | Ben Carrigan |
| Great Performances | 1971-01-28 | Mister Eagle |
| The Barbara Stanwyck Show | 1960-09-19 | Maj. Smith |
| Law of the Plainsman | 1959-10-01 | Roy Cameron |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | The Man at the Door |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Clark |
| 77 Sunset Strip | 1958-10-10 | Pierre Leclair |
| Dragnet | 1951-12-16 |