Biography
Harry Bugin (10 March 1929 – 6 October 2005) was an American actor and musician. Born in the Bronx, New York City, he graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began his career as a professional musician, playing string bass and bass guitar with big bands including those led by Tex Beneke, Ray McKinley, Vaughn Monroe and Sammy Kaye between 1947 and 1970.
He appeared in numerous films and television productions, often in supporting roles. Bugin is known for his work in several Coen brothers films, including Barton Fink (1991) as Pete, The Hudsucker Proxy (1994) as Aloysius, and The Big Lebowski (1998) as Arthur Digby Sellers. Other credits include City Hall (1996) as Morty the Waiter and Game 6 (2005) as Dodgie. His stage work included the 1974 production of Twigs and a production of 12 Angry Men.
