Harry Bugin(1929-2005)
- Actor
Born in the Bronx, New York City, a son of the late
Isidore & Sadie Bugin, he was a graduate of the New York Public School
system and a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New
York City. He played a number of musical instruments including the
base,guitar, tuba, and others. In 1957 he married the former Aphrodite
Manickas of Pawtucket, RI in New York City, at which time Mrs.Bugin
began a career in advertising spanning 30 years. Initially with
McCann-Ericson Advertising Agency and later with Ted Bates &
Company/Advertising from 1958-1987, when Ted Bates became a part of the
Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Agency. While at Ted Bates, she served as
a TV & Radio Commercial Production Business Manager, on national
accounts including Brown & Williamson (Viceroy and Kool cigarettes) ;
U.S. Navy; M&M/Mars (M&M & Snickers accounts); Warner Lambert (Rolaids,
Efferdent & Hall's Cough Drops) among many others. They resided in
Jackson Heights, NY until his death on October 6, 2005. In addition to
a long and accomplished film career, Harry Bugin was also a
professional musician (string bass, bass guitar) with top "Big Bands"
from 1947-1970, including: - Glenn Miller (with Ray Mckinley) 1960's -
Tex Beneke (1956/57) - Ray McKinley (1960's) - Vaughn Monroe (1960's) -
Sammy Kaye (1960's) Harry Bugin's stage credits include: - Twigs 1974
(w/Vivian Blaine) - Swede (National Tour) - Twelves Anger Men - Juror #
10 - Rita Hayworth Theatre)
