Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997), known professionally as
Burgess Meredith, was an American actor, director, producer, and writer in theater, film, and television. Active for more than six decades, Meredith has been called "a virtuosic actor" and "one of the most accomplished actors of the century". A life member of
The Actors Studio by invitation, he won several Emmys, was the first male actor to win the
Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor twice, and was nominated for two
Academy Awards.