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Jack Burns

Acting

2.7 Popularity Nov 15, 1933 (86 years old) Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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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...

Biography

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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 48

2025
The Muppet Script Movie

Original Film Writer

2003
The Pitts TV

as Mystery Man #1

1998
Sour Grapes Movie

as Eulogist

1993
The Detectives TV

as Bouncer

1990
Sunday Pursuit Movie

as Taxi driver

1990
RoboCop 2 Movie

Stunts

1989
The Simpsons TV

as Edward Christian (voice)

1987
CBS Summer Playhouse TV

as Bud Stone

1984
Brothers TV

as Duke

1980
Fridays TV

as Self - Announcer

1979
The Muppet Movie Movie

Writer

1976
Peter Pan Movie

Teleplay

1976
Peter Pan Movie

Writer

Photos 1

Jack Burns Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Male
Birthday November 15, 1933 (86 years old)
Died January 26, 2020
Place of Birth Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Also Known As John Francis Burns, Burns and Schreiber, Burns & Schreiber
Years Active 1958 - 2025
Popularity 2.7
Career Stats
48 Total Credits
5 Movie Roles
28 TV Roles
1 Photos