Jack Burns

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Jack Burns

Acting November 15, 1933

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 26, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and producer. During the 196…

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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

8.0 1989 TV Show
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

7.5 1962 TV Show
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

6.9 1975 TV Show
RoboCop 2

RoboCop 2

6.0 1990 Movie
The Mike Douglas Show

The Mike Douglas Show

5.8 1961 TV Show
Animaniacs

Animaniacs

8.0 1993 TV Show
The Muppet Movie

The Muppet Movie

7.2 1979 Movie
The Merv Griffin Show

The Merv Griffin Show

6.8 1962 TV Show
The Andy Griffith Show

The Andy Griffith Show

7.6 1960 TV Show
The Dick Cavett Show

The Dick Cavett Show

6.8 1968 TV Show
Darkwing Duck

Darkwing Duck

7.4 1991 TV Show
Love, American Style

Love, American Style

6.2 1969 TV Show

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – 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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2025
    The Muppet Script

    Movie Original Film Writer

  2. 2011
    Don Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter

    Movie Himself

  3. 2003
    The Pitts

    TV show Mystery Man #1

  4. 1998
    Sour Grapes

    Movie Eulogist

  5. 1993
    Animaniacs

    TV show Sid the Squid (voice)

  6. 1993
    The Detectives

    TV show Bouncer

  7. 1992
    Double Vision

    Movie Angry Cab Driver

  8. 1991
    Darkwing Duck

    TV show Police Officer / Bank President (voice)

  9. 1990
    Sunday Pursuit

    Movie Taxi driver

  10. 1990
    RoboCop 2

    Movie Stunts

  11. 1990
    Happy Birthday, Bugs! 50 Looney Years

    Movie Writer

  12. 1989
    The Simpsons

    TV show Edward Christian (voice)

  13. 1987
    CBS Summer Playhouse

    TV show Bud Stone

  14. 1987
    Golden Anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Movie Writer

  15. 1986
    It's Garry Shandling's Show

    TV show Writer

  16. 1985
    Gonzo Presents Muppet Weird Stuff

    Movie Writer

More credits
  1. 1984
    Brothers

    TV show Duke

  2. 1980
    John Ritter: Being of Sound Mind and Body

    Movie Writer

  3. 1980
    Fridays

    TV show Self - Announcer

  4. 1979
    The Muppet Movie

    Movie Writer

  5. 1976
    Peter Pan

    Movie Teleplay

  6. 1976
    The Muppet Show

    TV show Producer

  7. 1975
    Saturday Night Live

    TV show Self - Host

  8. 1973
    The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour

    TV show

  9. 1972
    Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

    TV show Ralph Kane (voice)

  10. 1971
    Getting Together

    TV show

  11. 1970
    The Partridge Family

    TV show Stillman Kelly

  12. 1970
    The Flip Wilson Show

    TV show Self

  13. 1970
    Nanny and the Professor

    TV show

  14. 1969
    Love, American Style

    TV show

  15. 1969
    Hee Haw

    TV show Writer

  16. 1969
    The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

    TV show Parent in PTA meeting

  17. 1968
    The Night They Raided Minsky's

    Movie Candy Butcher

  18. 1968
    That's Life

    TV show

  19. 1968
    The Ghost & Mrs. Muir

    TV show Frank Donaldson

  20. 1968
    The Dick Cavett Show

    TV show Self - Guest

  21. 1966
    Occasional Wife

    TV show

  22. 1965
    The Dean Martin Show

    TV show

  23. 1965
    Goldstein

    Movie Truck Driver / Policeman

  24. 1962
    The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

    TV show Self