Sonny Burnette

Sonny Burnette

Personal Details

Biography

Sonny Burnette, a multifaceted actor-musician, has dedicated his professional life to the entertainment industry. As a musician, he has had the privilege of collaborating with an impressive array of legendary artists, including the likes of Bob Hope, Jerry Lewis, Red Skelton, Ed McMahon, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Lou Rawls, Andrae Crouch, and Amy Grant.

Throughout his career, Burnette has been a versatile and dedicated individual, taking on various roles within the industry. For nearly a decade, he worked as a studio musician for a national television broadcaster, where he honed his skills and gained valuable experience. In addition to his musical endeavors, he has also written comedy sketches and even made appearances as a guest chef.

In recent years, Burnette has expanded his professional horizons to include film acting, making appearances in a range of projects, including TruTV's Missing Persons Unit, CMT's Mabe in America, and SoapNet's Southern Belles: Louisville, as well as numerous independent films.

Those who have had the pleasure of working with Burnette often praise his reliability, strong work ethic, and positive attitude. In fact, it's said that his performances are often elevated when chocolate-covered donuts are on set, a testament to his playful and creative nature.

Career

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2024
Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero as Church Usher
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2017
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6 Feet Below Hell
6 Feet Below Hell as Dr. Samuelson
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2015
{"id":21706,"title":"The Song","year":"2014","character":"Booth Operator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-song","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_21706.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_21706.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
The Song
The Song as Booth Operator
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2013
Hellhounds
Hellhounds as Ed Thornton
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New World OrdeRx
New World OrdeRx as Archbishop Roslen
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2012
Pilgrim Song
Pilgrim Song as Principal Fraley
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2nd Serve
2nd Serve as Judge Simms
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2011
Red River
Red River as Preacher
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2010
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