James Catusi (1939-2009) was an actor who appeared on Sesame Street as Jim, half of the comedy duo Buddy and Jim. Catusi served as associate producer, along with "Buddy and Jim" partner Brandon Maggart, for the 1970 Broadway revival Hay Fever and played the part of a Swiss Cheese in the 1963 play Mother Courage and Her Children. He also acted in several films, including Parades, Death Play and The Line.