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Born:
1935-05-12

Birthplace:
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Credits:
53 Total Roles

Bob Burns

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Biography

Bob Burns (born May 12, 1935) is an actor, consultant, producer, archivist and historian of props, costumes, and other screen used paraphernalia from some of the greatest (and not so great) science fiction, fantasy, and horror motion pictures. He is best known for his work with and collection of movie props, particularly from horror and science-fiction movies. He has also had numerous smaller acting roles in movies, including Tracy the Gorilla from the 1975 television show The Ghost Busters.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2021 Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! MOVIE Self
2016 How to Build a Time Machine MOVIE Self
2016 Charlie Gemora: Uncredited MOVIE Himself
2013 House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before! MOVIE Self
2013 The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' MOVIE Self
2012 Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal! MOVIE Self
2012 Men in Suits MOVIE Self
2011 Corman's World MOVIE Self - Monster Maker
2009 The Lovely Bones MOVIE Mall Shopper
2009 Dark and Stormy Night MOVIE Kogar the Gorilla

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