Quick Facts
Born:
1933-11-15
Birthplace:
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Credits:
35 Total Roles
Jack Burns
Acting
The MovieWise Take
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 26, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and producer. During the 1960s he was part of two stand-up comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later Avery Schreiber. By the 1970s he had transitioned to working behind the camera as a writer and producer on such comedy series as The Muppet Show and Hee Haw.
John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 26, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and producer. During the 1960s he was part of two stand-up comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later Avery Schreiber. By the 1970s he had transitioned to working behind the camera as a writer and producer on such comedy series as The Muppet Show and Hee Haw.
Known For
The Simpsons
Edward Christian (voice)
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Beauty and the Beast
Self
The Andy Griffith Show
Warren Ferguson
The Andy Griffith Show
Deputy Warren Ferguson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Sour Grapes
Eulogist
The Partridge Family
Stillman Kelly
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter MOVIE | Himself |
| 2003 | The Pitts TV | Mystery Man #1 |
| 1998 | Sour Grapes MOVIE | Eulogist |
| 1993 | The Detectives TV | Bouncer |
| 1992 | Double Vision MOVIE | Angry Cab Driver |
| 1990 | Sunday Pursuit MOVIE | Taxi driver |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Edward Christian (voice) |
| 1987 | Beauty and the Beast TV | Self |
| 1987 | CBS Summer Playhouse TV | Bud Stone |
| 1984 | Brothers TV | Duke |