Don Brockett (January 30, 1930 â€" May 2, 1995) was an American actor,
comedian, and producer and director from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
known for his portrayal of Chef Brockett on Mister Rogers'
Neighborhood. He had small parts in many major films including
Flashdance, Fletch Lives, The Silence of the Lambs, and Bob
Roberts.Don Brockett played a zombie in the 1985 George A. Romero film
Day of the Dead.Brockett was one-half of the popular Pittsburgh comedy
team, "Brockett and Barbara". He was also known for his annual comedic
cinematic look at Pittsburgh, Forbidden Pittsburgh.Brockett also had
bit parts in the movies Flashdance and Houseguest, both of which were
filmed in Pittsburgh. Barely six months after the release of
Houseguest, Brockett died of a heart attack. Prior to his death,
Brockett had been heavily involved in local charities, particularly
with polio research. His grave is located at Allegheny Cemetery.
comedian, and producer and director from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
known for his portrayal of Chef Brockett on Mister Rogers'
Neighborhood. He had small parts in many major films including
Flashdance, Fletch Lives, The Silence of the Lambs, and Bob
Roberts.Don Brockett played a zombie in the 1985 George A. Romero film
Day of the Dead.Brockett was one-half of the popular Pittsburgh comedy
team, "Brockett and Barbara". He was also known for his annual comedic
cinematic look at Pittsburgh, Forbidden Pittsburgh.Brockett also had
bit parts in the movies Flashdance and Houseguest, both of which were
filmed in Pittsburgh. Barely six months after the release of
Houseguest, Brockett died of a heart attack. Prior to his death,
Brockett had been heavily involved in local charities, particularly
with polio research. His grave is located at Allegheny Cemetery.
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