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Jack Burns
Acting

Jack Burns

Born 1933-11-15
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Department: Acting

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.

Known For

Prominent works featuring Jack Burns

The Simpsons
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The Simpsons

1989
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
TV
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
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RoboCop 2
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RoboCop 2

1990
TMDB3.0
Saturday Night Live
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Saturday Night Live

1975
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Animaniacs
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Animaniacs

1993
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The Mike Douglas Show
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The Mike Douglas Show

1961
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The Muppet Movie
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The Muppet Movie

1979
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The Andy Griffith Show
TV
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The Andy Griffith Show

1960
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The Merv Griffin Show
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The Merv Griffin Show

1962
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Darkwing Duck
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Darkwing Duck

1991
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (51 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
The Muppet ScriptThe Muppet ScriptOriginal Film WriterMovie2025
Don Knotts: Tied Up with LaughterDon Knotts: Tied Up with LaughterHimselfMovie2011
The PittsMystery Man #1TV Series2003
Sour GrapesSour GrapesEulogistMovie1998
AnimaniacsAnimaniacsSid the Squid (voice)TV Series1993
The DetectivesThe DetectivesBouncerTV Series1993
Double VisionDouble VisionAngry Cab DriverMovie1992
Darkwing DuckDarkwing DuckPolice Officer / Bank President (voice)TV Series1991
Sunday PursuitSunday PursuitTaxi driverMovie1990
RoboCop 2RoboCop 2StuntsMovie1990
Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsHappy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsWriterMovie1990
The SimpsonsThe SimpsonsEdward Christian (voice)TV Series1989
CBS Summer PlayhouseCBS Summer PlayhouseBud StoneTV Series1987
Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsGolden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsWriterMovie1987
It's Garry Shandling's ShowIt's Garry Shandling's ShowWriterTV Series1986
Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffGonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffWriterMovie1985
BrothersBrothersDukeTV Series1984
John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and BodyJohn Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and BodyWriterMovie1980
FridaysFridaysSelf - AnnouncerTV Series1980
The Muppet MovieThe Muppet MovieWriterMovie1979
Peter PanPeter PanTeleplayMovie1976
Peter PanPeter PanWriterMovie1976
The Muppet ShowThe Muppet ShowWriterTV Series1976
The Muppet ShowThe Muppet ShowProducerTV Series1976
Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night LiveSelf - HostTV Series1975
The Burns and Schreiber Comedy HourSelf / AppearanceTV Series1973
Wait Till Your Father Gets HomeWait Till Your Father Gets HomeRalph Kane (voice)TV Series1972
Getting TogetherSelf / AppearanceTV Series1971
The Partridge FamilyThe Partridge FamilyStillman KellyTV Series1970
The Flip Wilson ShowThe Flip Wilson ShowSelfTV Series1970
Nanny and the ProfessorNanny and the ProfessorSelf / AppearanceTV Series1970
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleSelf / AppearanceTV Series1969
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleDeputy Sheriff Preston SteeleTV Series1969
Love, American StyleLove, American StyleRalph Kane (voice)TV Series1969
Hee HawHee HawWriterTV Series1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime HourParent in PTA meetingTV Series1969
The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourThe Glen Campbell Goodtime HourWriterTV Series1969
The Night They Raided Minsky'sThe Night They Raided Minsky'sCandy ButcherMovie1968
That's LifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1968
The Ghost & Mrs. MuirThe Ghost & Mrs. MuirFrank DonaldsonTV Series1968
The Dick Cavett ShowThe Dick Cavett ShowSelf - GuestTV Series1968
Occasional WifeOccasional WifeSelf / AppearanceTV Series1966
The Dean Martin ShowThe Dean Martin ShowSelf / AppearanceTV Series1965
GoldsteinGoldsteinTruck Driver / PolicemanMovie1965
The Merv Griffin ShowThe Merv Griffin ShowSelfTV Series1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelfTV Series1962
The Mike Douglas ShowThe Mike Douglas ShowSelfTV Series1961
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Andy Griffith ShowWarren FergusonTV Series1960
The Andy Griffith ShowThe Andy Griffith ShowDeputy Warren FergusonTV Series1960
Kraft Music HallKraft Music HallSelfTV Series1958
Kraft Music HallKraft Music HallWriterTV Series1958
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