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Jack Burns
AKA: John Francis Burns · Burns and Schreiber · Burns & Schreiber
Acting
Born: 1933
Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Biography
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.
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.
Known For
The Pitts
Mystery Man #1
2003 · US
The Detectives
Bouncer
1993 · GB
The Simpsons
Edward Christian (voice)
1989 · US
Brothers
Duke
1984 · US
Fridays
Self - Announcer
1980 · US
The Muppet Show
Producer, Writer
1976 · GB
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
1975 · US
The Partridge Family
Stillman Kelly
1970 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Pitts | 2003 | Mystery Man #1 |
| The Detectives | 1993 | Bouncer |
| The Simpsons | 1989 | Edward Christian (voice) |
| Brothers | 1984 | Duke |
| Fridays | 1980 | Self - Announcer |
| The Muppet Show | 1976 | Producer, Writer |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975 | Self - Host |
| The Partridge Family | 1970 | Stillman Kelly |
| Nanny and the Professor | 1970 | Contributor |
| Love, American Style | 1969 | Ralph Kane (voice) |
| Hee Haw | 1969 | Writer |
| The Ghost & Mrs. Muir | 1968 | Frank Donaldson |
| The Dick Cavett Show | 1968 | Self - Guest |
| The Dean Martin Show | 1965 | Contributor |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960 | Warren Ferguson |
| Kraft Music Hall | 1958 | Self |
| Kraft Music Hall | 1958 | Writer |