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Edward Platt
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Platt (sitting in desk) in Cause trailer, 1955
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Edward Cuthbert Platt
February 14, 1916 |
| Died | March 19, 1974 (aged 58) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Juilliard School |
| Alma mater | Princeton University |
| Years active | 1949 – 1974 |
| Known for | The Chief in Get Smart |
| Spouse(s) |
Suzanne Belcher (m. 1954–1974)
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Edward Cuthbert Platt (February 14, 1916 – March 19, 1974) was an American actor best known for his role as "The Chief" in the 1965-70 NBC/CBS television series Get Smart. With his deep voice and mature countenance, he played an eclectic mix of characters over the span of his career.
Platt was born on February 14, 1916 in Staten Island, New York City. He studied at Juilliard School of Music and at Princeton University.
Platt was married to Suzanne Belcher from 1954 until his death in 1974. They had four children. Platt died on March 19, 1974 in Santa Monica, California from a heart attack, aged 58.