Acting · Boston, Massachusetts, USA · Born November 15, 1933
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.
MovieDon Knotts: Tied Up with Laughter
2011
as Himself
The Pitts
2003
as Mystery Man #1
MovieSour Grapes
1998
as Eulogist
TVAnimaniacs
1993
as Sid the Squid (voice)
TVThe Detectives
1993
as Bouncer
MovieDouble Vision
1992
as Angry Cab Driver
MovieSunday Pursuit
1990
as Taxi driver
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Edward Christian (voice)
TVCBS Summer Playhouse
1987
as Bud Stone
TVBrothers
1984
as Duke
TVFridays
1980
as Self - Announcer
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour
1973
TVWait Till Your Father Gets Home
1972
as Ralph Kane (voice)
Getting Together
1971
TVThe Partridge Family
1970
as Stillman Kelly
TVThe Flip Wilson Show
1970
as Self
TVNanny and the Professor
1970
TVLove, American Style
1969
TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
1969
as Parent in PTA meeting
MovieThe Night They Raided Minsky's
1968
as Candy Butcher
That's Life
1968
TVThe Ghost & Mrs. Muir
1968
as Frank Donaldson
TVThe Dick Cavett Show
1968
as Self - Guest
TVOccasional Wife
1966
TVThe Dean Martin Show
1965
MovieGoldstein
1965
as Truck Driver / Policeman
TVThe Merv Griffin Show
1962
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962
as Self
TVThe Mike Douglas Show
1961
as Self
TVThe Andy Griffith Show
1960
as Warren Ferguson
TVKraft Music Hall
1958
as Self
