Pete Burness

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Pete Burness

Directing June 16, 1904

Los Angeles, California, USA

Wilson D. "Pete" Burness (June 16, 1904 – July 21, 1969) was an American animator and animation director. He was perhaps best known for his work on the Mr. Magoo series. He also c…

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Mouse Trouble

Mouse Trouble

7.3 1944 Movie
The Yankee Doodle Mouse

The Yankee Doodle Mouse

7.2 1943 Movie
Baby Puss

Baby Puss

6.8 1943 Movie
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Mouse

7.2 1947 Movie
Fraidy Cat

Fraidy Cat

7.4 1942 Movie
Sufferin' Cats!

Sufferin' Cats!

7.2 1943 Movie
The Mouse Comes to Dinner

The Mouse Comes to Dinner

7.2 1945 Movie
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

7.5 1944 Movie
Tee for Two

Tee for Two

7.3 1945 Movie
The Million Dollar Cat

The Million Dollar Cat

7.1 1944 Movie
The Foghorn Leghorn

The Foghorn Leghorn

7.0 1948 Movie
Fine Feathered Friend

Fine Feathered Friend

7.2 1942 Movie

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Wilson D. "Pete" Burness (June 16, 1904 – July 21, 1969) was an American animator and animation director. He was perhaps best known for his work on the Mr. Magoo series. He also contributed to the Tom and Jerry series, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, and Rocky and His Friends.

Filmography

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  1. 1959
    1001 Arabian Nights

    Movie Story

  2. 1959
    Bwana Magoo

    Movie Story

  3. 1958
    Gumshoe Magoo

    Movie Story

  4. 1958
    Love Comes to Magoo

    Movie Story

  5. 1958
    Magoo’s Cruise

    Movie Producer

  6. 1958
    Magoo’s Three-Point Landing

    Movie Director

  7. 1958
    The Explosive Mr. Magoo

    Movie Director

  8. 1958
    Magoo's Young Manhood

    Movie Director

  9. 1957
    Magoo's Private War

    Movie Producer

  10. 1957
    Rock Hound Magoo

    Movie Director

  11. 1957
    Magoo Saves the Bank

    Movie Producer

  12. 1957
    Magoo's Masquerade

    Movie Producer

  13. 1957
    Magoo's Glorious Fourth

    Movie Director

  14. 1957
    Magoo Breaks Par

    Movie Director

  15. 1957
    Matador Magoo

    Movie Director

  16. 1957
    Magoo Goes Overboard

    Movie Director

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  1. 1956
    Meet Mother Magoo

    Movie Director

  2. 1956
    Magoo's Problem Child

    Movie Director

  3. 1956
    Trailblazer Magoo

    Movie Director

  4. 1956
    Magoo's Puddle Jumper

    Movie Director

  5. 1956
    Magoo Beats the Heat

    Movie Director

  6. 1956
    Calling Doctor Magoo

    Movie Director

  7. 1956
    Magoo Goes West

    Movie Director

  8. 1956
    Magoo's Canine Mutiny

    Movie Director

  9. 1955
    Magoo Makes News

    Movie Director

  10. 1955
    Stage Door Magoo

    Movie Director

  11. 1955
    Madcap Magoo

    Movie Director

  12. 1955
    Magoo Express

    Movie Director

  13. 1955
    Magoo's Check Up

    Movie Director

  14. 1954
    Destination Magoo

    Movie Director

  15. 1954
    Kangaroo Courting

    Movie Director

  16. 1954
    The Fifty-First Dragon

    Movie Director

  17. 1954
    Magoo Goes Skiing

    Movie Director

  18. 1954
    When Magoo Flew

    Movie Director

  19. 1953
    Magoo Slept Here

    Movie Director

  20. 1953
    Magoo's Masterpiece

    Movie Director

  21. 1953
    Safety Spin

    Movie Director

  22. 1952
    Captains Outrageous

    Movie Director

  23. 1952
    Pete Hothead

    Movie Director

  24. 1952
    Pink and Blue Blues

    Movie Director