Character actor Don Brockett seldom had more than bit parts in movies and yet still managed to stay gainfully employed in the motion picture and television industry. His film credits include Flashdance (1983), The Silence of the Lambs (1991), and Hoffa (1991). Brockett made his final film appearance in Houseguest (1995). Fans of the long-running PBS children's series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood will know that he spent 30 years on the show appearing as Chef Brockett. In addition to his acting career, Brockett was well-known in Pittsburg for writing, producing and directing musicals and industrial productions for local conventions and trade shows.
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- Has performed in several off-Broadway shows through his career as an actor.
- Was inspired to cook as his father used to dress as a chef to sell stoves.
- Was a advocate about his childhood disabilities and encouraged people to be open and warm about their own difficulties.
- Used to enjoy cooking and baking.
- Founded his own production company Don Brockett Productions.
- Was involved in many local charities, especially the ones involved with Polio research.