DisneyRewind -- February 5, 1919 -- Actor, Comedian, and Songwriter, Red Buttons is Born

On this day in 1919, comedian, actor, and songwriter, Red Buttons was born.

Buttons (born Aaron Chwatt), was an Academy Award winner for his role in the 1957 film, Sayonara.

 How did he get the name "Red Buttons"?  The combination of his red hair and the large, shiny buttons on the bellhop uniforms inspired orchestra leader Charles "Dinty" Moore to call him "Red Buttons," the name under which he would later perform.

He was in many other movies, but Disney fans will know him from the 1977 film, Pete's Dragon, where he played the character, "Hoagy".

In 2006, Red Buttons died of complications from high blood pressure at his home in Century City, Los Angeles, California surrounded by family members.