Charles Victor Buono (February 3, 1938 - January 1, 1982) was an Academy Award- and Golden Globe-nominated American actor and comic.

Was highly regarded as a gourmet chef.

Was a frequent guest on talk shows, reciting his own original poetry. Ultimately, in 1971, he recorded some of this poetry on the album "Heavy" on a small label.

Will always be remembered by baby-boomers for his role as the villainous King Tut and Count Manzeppi on the "Batman" (1966) and "Wild Wild West, The" (1965) TV series, respectively.