Jack Burns

Jack Burns

Deceased · Born: Nov 15, 1933 · Died: Jan 27, 2020

Personal Details

BornNov 15, 1933 Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Biography

Following the departure of Don Knotts from the iconic Andy Griffith Show, a new character emerged to fill the void of comedic bumbling. This individual, who shared a striking resemblance to Barney Fife, brought their own unique brand of humor to the role of a well-meaning but hapless deputy.

Before becoming a household name, this talented performer had the privilege of sharing the stage with the incomparable George Carlin. Although their partnership ultimately came to an end, they soon discovered a new creative outlet by teaming up with the hilarious Avery Schreiber, whom they met at the esteemed Second City comedy club in Chicago.

As the 1970s drew to a close, this comedian's star continued to rise. In 1977, they made a memorable appearance on Saturday Night Live, leaving audiences in stitches with their signature wit and charm. However, as the 1980s dawned, they began to shift their focus towards writing, utilizing their impressive comedic skills to craft engaging and entertaining stories for the masses.

Career

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1999
The Simpsons
The Simpsons as Edward Christian (voice)
{"id":9183,"title":"Sour Grapes","year":"1998","character":"Eulogist","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sour-grapes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_9183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_9183.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Sour Grapes
Sour Grapes as Eulogist
{"id":160014,"title":"Sunday Pursuit","year":"1990","character":"Taxi driver","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sunday-pursuit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_160014.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_160014.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Sunday Pursuit
Sunday Pursuit as Taxi driver
{"id":6739,"title":"Wait Till Your Father Gets Home","year":1972,"character":"Ralph Kane","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/wait-till-your-father-gets-home","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6739.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6739.jpg"},"released":1}
1972
{"id":30470,"title":"The Night They Raided Minsky's","year":"1968","character":"Candy Butcher","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-night-they-raided-minskys","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/qhio7696umo0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/qhio7696umo0.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
{"id":65707,"title":"Goldstein","year":"1965","character":"Truck Driver \/ Policeman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/goldstein","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65707.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65707.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Goldstein
Goldstein as Truck Driver / Policeman
{"id":10394,"title":"The Andy Griffith Show","year":1965,"character":"Warren Ferguson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-andy-griffith-show","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10394.jpg"},"released":1}
The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show as Warren Ferguson
{"id":42983,"title":"Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter","year":"2011","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/don-knotts-tied-up-with-laughter","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_42983.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_42983.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
{"id":10075,"title":"Fridays","year":1981,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/fridays","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10075.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10075.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":196,"title":"Saturday Night Live","year":1976,"character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/saturday-night-live","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/r89ce0uhh4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
{"id":167968,"title":"Happy Birthday, Bugs!: 50 Looney Years","year":"1990","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/happy-birthday-bugs-50-looney-years","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_167968.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_167968.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
{"id":161169,"title":"Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs","year":"1987","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/golden-anniversary-of-snow-white-and-the-seven-dwarfs","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_161169.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_161169.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
{"id":200816,"title":"John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body","year":"1980","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/john-ritter-being-of-sound-mind-and-body","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_200816.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_200816.jpg"},"released":1}
1980
{"id":5979,"title":"The Muppet Movie","year":"1979","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-muppet-movie","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dk3jqbplpgg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3dk3jqbplpgg.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":164145,"title":"Peter Pan","year":"1976","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/peter-pan-1976","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_164145.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_164145.jpg"},"released":1}
1976
Peter Pan
Peter Pan as Writer