Pat McCormick
Biography
Subject: Pat McCormick (actor).
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Name: Pat McCormick.
Dates: June 30, 1927 – July 29, 2005.
Age at death: 78 years old.
Nationality/Profession: American actor and comedy writer.
Known for: Playing Big Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit and its two sequels.
Birthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, USA.
Deathplace: Los Angeles, California, USA.
Known credits: 59.
Gender: Male.
Family: Grew up with a twin brother named James.
Education: Attended Rocky River High School (implied by "Po maturitě na Rocky River High...").
Pat McCormick was an American actor and comedy writer. He was born on June 30, 1927, in Lakewood, Ohio, USA. He grew up with a twin brother named James. McCormick is known for playing the role of Big Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit and its two sequels. He has 59 known credits. He passed away on July 29, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, USA, at the age of 78.
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Career overview
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Source [1]: Pat McCormick, Birthday: June 30, 1927, Death: July 29, 2005 (78 years old), Place of Birth: Lakewood, Ohio, USA. Known credits: 59. Known for: Acting.
Source [2]: American actor and comedy writer. Known for playing Big Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit and its two sequels.
Source [4]: Born June 30, 1927, Lakewood, Ohio, USA. Died July 29, 2005, Los Angeles, California, USA. Grew up with twin brother James. Attended Rocky River High School.
Paragraph 1: Biography/Identity. Pat McCormick was an American actor and comedy writer. He was born on June 30, 1927, in Lakewood, Ohio, USA. He grew up with a twin brother named James and attended Rocky River High School. McCormick passed away on July 29, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, USA, at the age of 78.
Paragraph 2: Career/Credits. In his professional career, McCormick was recognized for his work in acting, with 59 known credits. He is specifically known for his role as Big Enos Burdette in the film Smokey and the Bandit, as well as in the two sequels to that film.
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Pat McCormick was an American actor and comedy writer. He was born on June 30, 1927, in Lakewood, Ohio, USA. During his upbringing, he lived with his twin brother, James, and attended Rocky River High School. McCormick died on July 29, 2005, in Los Angeles, California, USA, at the age of 78.
Regarding his professional career, McCormick is recognized for his acting work, which includes 59 known credits. He is most notably known for portraying the character Big Enos Burdette in the movie Smokey and the Bandit and its two subsequent sequels.
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Name: Pat McCormick
Dates: June 30, 1927 - July 29, 2005 (78 years old)
Birthplace: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
Deathplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Occupation: American actor and comedy writer
Known for: Big Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit and its two sequels
Known credits: 59
Brother: Twin brother James
School: Rocky River High School
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Full Filmography
67 titles- Sister, Sister (1994) as Santa
- Broadway Bound (1992) as Announcer (voice)
- Ted & Venus (1991) as Marcia's Elderly Boyfriend
- Sam Kinison: Family Entertainment Hour (1991) as Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
- Cop Rock (1990)
- Sam Kinison: Banned (1990) as Prosecutor
- Chinatown Connection (1990) as Flynn
- Beverly Hills Vamp (1989) as Professor Sommerset
- Nerds of a Feather (1989) as Professor
- The Search for Haunted Hollywood (1989) as Self
- The Search for Haunted Hollywood (1989) Writer
- The Search for Haunted Hollywood (1989) Associate Producer
- Scrooged (1988) as Ghost of Christmas Present (TV)
- Rented Lips (1988) as Winky
- DuckTales (1987)
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) as Senator Godfried
- Sylvan in Paradise (1986)
- Best Chest in the West II (1986) as Host
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Clerk
- Doin' Time (1985) as Fallis
- Apt. 2C (1985) as Biff Doyle
- Apt. 2C (1985) Writer
- Bombs Away (1985) as The Dispatcher
- The Jerk, Too (1984) as Dudley
- E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind (1984) as Sonny Patterson
- Best Chest in the West (1984) as Self - Judge
- The Princess and the Pea (1984) as King Fredrico / Man in Museum
- Smokey and the Bandit Part 3 (1983) as Big Enos
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King Fredrico / Man in Museum
- Rooster (1982) as Sweets McBride
- History of the World: Part I (1981) as Plumbing Salesman - The Roman Empire
- Under the Rainbow (1981) as Tiny
- Under the Rainbow (1981) Writer
- Smokey and the Bandit II (1980) as Big Enos
- The Gong Show Movie (1980) as Himself
- Trapper John, M.D. (1979)
- Mr. Horn (1979) as John Noble
- Scavenger Hunt (1979) as Carnival Barker
- Hot Stuff (1979) as Man with Cigars
- Mr. Horn (1979) as John Noble
- A Wedding (1978) as Mackenzie Goddard
- The Love Boat (1977) as Mr. Stockwell
- Smokey and the Bandit (1977) as Big Enos
- Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses? (1977) as Himself
- Bette Midler: Ol' Red Hair Is Back (1977) Writer
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- The Shaggy D.A. (1976) as Barman
- Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson (1976) as The President of the United States (Grover Cleveland)
- If You Don't Stop It...You'll Go Blind!!! (1975) as Awards Emcee
- The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada (1974) as Himself/Moose
- The Funnier Side of Eastern Canada (1974) Writer
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as The Strange Man
- Sanford and Son (1972)
- The New Bill Cosby Show (1972)
- The Phynx (1970) as Father O'Hoolihan
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Oh Dad, Poor Dad, Mamma's Hung You in the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad (1967) Dialogue
- Get Smart (1965) as Otto (uncredited)
- Get Smart (1965) Writer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) Writer
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) Writer
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) Writer
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) Writer
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pat McCormick best known for?
Pat McCormick is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sister, Sister (1994), What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962), Scrooged (1988), DuckTales (1987).
When and where was Pat McCormick born?
Pat McCormick was born on June 30, 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio, USA. They passed away on July 29, 2005.
How many credits does Pat McCormick have?
Pat McCormick has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1994.
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Subject: Pat McCormick (actor). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points). Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Name: Pat McCormick. Dates: June 30, 1927 – J...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Faerie Tale Theatre (1982) as King Fredrico / Man in Museum — aged about 55
- Get Smart (1965) as Otto (uncredited) — aged about 38
- DuckTales (1987) — aged about 60
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Clerk — aged about 58
- The Bob Newhart Show (1972) as The Strange Man — aged about 45
- Sanford and Son (1972) — aged about 45
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