Talk:Victor Buono/Archive 1

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)

Final "Perry Mason" appearance
When his band of juvenile theives strips Perry's Lincoln Continental while he is on an apparent date(!) with Della Street, it soon becomes apparent that Buono's character is based on Charles Dickens' Fagan, and hence the "Twice Told Twist" is in fact Oliver Twist, which seems noteworthy. 2600:1004:B12E:408D:B029:D7E7:58E1:ED64 (talk) 04:30, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

The Brain from Planet Arous
The page previously claimed he had an uncredited role as 'AF Soldier' in 'The Brain from Planet Arous' but I've just watched the film, specifically looking for Buono, and can say he's definitely not in it. The film only has about 25 people on screen in the entire film, including all extras, and so it was pretty easy to check everyone. The best I can figure is that the person who added this credit was confusing Bill Giorgio for Buono, as they look a lot alike. 123.3.144.96 (talk) 11:00, 14 September 2017 (UTC)

Age
Has his year of birth been verified? That makes him awfully young given his physical appearance in Batman, Wild Wild West and his other early work. I saw an interview he gave on a Canadian talk show not long before his death in 1982 and he definitely looked a lot older than early 40s. 68.146.52.234 (talk) 14:20, 15 December 2014 (UTC)
 * I agree. I saw him on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson from 1st January 1975, and he looked a good deal older than 37. I would say at least ten years older.
 * The New York Times says he's 43. Apparent age can be very deceptive in someone who manages their health so poorly. He might have also had heart disease. --Petzl (talk) 06:39, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * http://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/03/obituaries/victor-buono-dies-on-coast-at-43-known-for-portrayals-of-villians.html
 * The California Birth Index confirms 3 Feb 1938 as his birthdate. Muzilon (talk) 12:17, 29 September 2019 (UTC)

Memoir
Victor Buono was my camp counselor one summer in Free Acres, New Jersey, when I was a child, and I will never forget his supportive and kindly advice, and his sharing of a little of his personal history. I do not recall him as being overweight, or acting goofy as he frequently did when acting. David Spector (talk) 13:15, 11 September 2020 (UTC)