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John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 β 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.
Filmography
all 44
TV Shows 29
Movies 15
Writer 12
self 8
Voice 2
Producer 1
Sunny Smiles - Game Show Host
Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter (2011)
Movie
Mystery Man #1
The Pitts (2003)
TV
Eulogist
Sour Grapes (1998)
Movie
Bouncer
The Detectives (1993)
TV
Taxi Driver
Sunday Pursuit (1990)
Movie
Stunts
RoboCop 2 (1990)
Movie
5.7
Edward Christian (voice)
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Bud Stone
CBS Summer Playhouse (1987)
TV
Self - Announcer
Fridays (1980)
TV
Writer
Peter Pan (1976)
Movie
Producer / Writer
The Muppet Show (1976)
TV
6.14
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Ralph Kane
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home (1972)
TV
Officer Rudy Colcheck
Getting Together (1971)
TV
Deputy Sheriff Preston Steele / Ralph Kane (voice)
Love, American Style (1969)
TV
Writer
Hee Haw (1969)
TV
Parent in PTA meeting / Writer
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour (1969)
TV
Candy Butcher
The Night They Raided Minsky's (1968)
Movie
Frank Donaldson
The Ghost & Mrs. Muir (1968)
TV
6
Self - Guest
The Dick Cavett Show (1968)
TV
Truck Driver
Goldstein (1965)
Movie
Warren Ferguson / Deputy Warren Ferguson
The Andy Griffith Show (1960)
TV
6
Self / Writer
Kraft Music Hall (1958)
TV
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1933-11-15
Deathday2020-01-26 (86 years old)
Birth NameJohn Francis Burns
Birth PlaceBoston, United States
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsJohn Francis Burns, Burns and Schreiber, Burns & Schreiber
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