Pat McCormick (actor)

Pat McCormick
Born(1927-06-30)June 30, 1927
DiedJuly 29, 2005(2005-07-29) (aged 78)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma materHarvard University
Occupation(s)Actor, comedy writer
Years active1957–1997
Height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
ChildrenBen McCormick

Pat McCormick (June 30, 1927 – July 29, 2005)[1] was an American actor and comedy writer known for playing Big Enos Burdette in Smokey and the Bandit and its two sequels. He wrote for a number of performers such as Red Skelton, Phyllis Diller and Johnny Carson as well as for shows including Get Smart. McCormick had a distinctive appearance being 6'7" tall, weighing 250 lbs and having a walrus mustache.

  1. ^ Although media reports of his death state he was 78, Allmovie.com states that he was born on July 17, 1934. The Social Security Death Index lists a Patrick B. McCormick born June 30, 1927 who died July 29, 2005.