Biography
Edward Byrne Breitenberger, known professionally as Edd Byrnes, was an American actor and singer best known for his starring role as Kookie in the television series 77 Sunset Strip (1958–1964). He also charted a Billboard 100 recording, "Kookie, Kookie ", with Connie Stevens (1958). He was featured in the 1978 film Grease as TV dance show host Vince Fontaine.
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Awards & recognition
- Grammy Award — Best New Artist · 1960 · nominated
Filmography34 titles
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Married... with Children
Murder, She Wrote
Quincy, M.E.
Grease
Fear Strikes Out
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
Adam-12
Police Story
CHiPs
Thriller
Maverick
Mannix
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
Simon & Simon
Charlie's Angels
Fantasy Island
The Virginian
Darby's Rangers
Telephone Time
Police Woman
Up Periscope
The Love Boat
Any Gun Can Play
Yellowstone Kelly
Cheyenne
Back to the Beach
Professionals for a Massacre
The Secret Invasion
Troop Beverly Hills
The Master
Reform School Girl
The Adventures of Jim Bowie
Party Line