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Jack Burns

American actor (1933-2020) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 86

John Francis Burns was an American comedian, actor, writer and producer. During the 1960s, he was part of two comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later with Avery Schreiber. He is also known for his short stint as Warren Ferguson, Barney Fife's replacement on The Andy Griffith Show in 1965.

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2020Died26 January 20202011Don Knotts: Tied Up with LaughterFilm, Himself1998Sour GrapesFilm, Eulogist1993AnimaniacsSeries, Sid the Squid (voice)1992Double VisionFilm, Angry Cab Driver1990Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney YearsFilm, WriterSunday PursuitFilm, 1990Taxi driver1989The SimpsonsSeries, Edward Christian (voice)1987Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven DwarfsFilm, Writer1985Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird StuffFilm, Writer1984BrothersSeries, Duke1980FridaysSeriesJohn Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and BodyFilm, 1980Writer1979The Muppet MovieFilm, Writer1976Peter PanFilm, Writer1975Saturday Night LiveSeries1970Nanny and the ProfessorSeries1968The Dick Cavett ShowSeriesThe Night They Raided Minsky'sFilm, 1968Candy Butcher1965The Dean Martin ShowSeriesGoldsteinFilm, 1965Truck Driver / Policeman1961The Mike Douglas ShowSeries1958Kraft Music HallSeries, Writer1933Born15 November 1933

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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.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2020 · aged 86

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