Don Brockett

Don Brockett (January 30, 1930 – 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, The Silence of the Lambs, and Bob Roberts.

Don Brockett played a zombie in the 1985 George Romero film "Day Of The Dead".^[1]

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 box-office smashes "Flashdance" and "Houseguest", both of which were filmed in Pittsburgh. Barely six months after "Houseguest"'s release, Brockett died of a heart attack. Prior to his death, Brockett had been heavily involved in local charities, particularly with polio research. Brockett himself had been stricken with the disease as a child. His grave is located at Allegheny Cemetery.

References

External links

• Don Brockett at Find a Grave
• Don Brockett at the Internet Movie Database
• Don Brockett at Allmovie
• Don Brockett Obituary, New York Daily News

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