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The Absent-Minded Waiter is a 1977 short film starring Steve Martin, Teri Garr, and Buck Henry. It was written by Martin and directed by Carl Gottlieb. The film was produced by William E. McEuen, who would go on to produce Steve Martin's next six films.
Original Release
07/13/1977
US Release
07/13/1977
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Buck Henry | Bernie Cates |
| Teri Garr | Susan Cates |
| Ivor Barry | Carl |
| Naomi Stevens | Naomi |
| Peter Elbling | Cook #1 |
| Kurt Taylor | Cook |
| Beans Morocco | Cook |
| Steve Martin | Steven |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Buck Henry | Bernie Cates |
| Teri Garr | Susan Cates |
| Ivor Barry | Carl |
| Naomi Stevens | Naomi |
| Peter Elbling | Cook #1 |
| Kurt Taylor | Cook |
| Beans Morocco | Cook |
| Steve Martin | Steven |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| William E. McEuen | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1978 | Oscar | Best Short Film, Live Action | Nominated |
