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Jack Burns
Jack Burns is best known for The Simpsons, Animaniacs, Saturday Night Live and The Muppet Show. Jack Burns was born on November 15, 1933. Jack Burns died on January 26, 2020 at the age of 86.
- Born
- November 15, 1933
- Place of birth
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Died
- January 26, 2020 (86 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2003The PittsMystery Man #1
- 1993The DetectivesBouncer
- 1993AnimaniacsSid the Squid (voice)
- 1991Darkwing DuckPolice Officer / Bank President (voice)
- 1989The SimpsonsEdward Christian (voice)
- 1987CBS Summer PlayhouseBud Stone
- 1986It's Garry Shandling's ShowWriter
- 1984BrothersDuke
- 1980FridaysSelf - Announcer
- 1976The Muppet ShowWriter
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host
- 1973The Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour
- 1972Wait Till Your Father Gets HomeRalph Kane (voice)
- 1971Getting Together
- 1970Nanny and the Professor
- 1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
- 1970The Partridge FamilyStillman Kelly
- 1969Love, American Style
- 1969The Glen Campbell Goodtime HourParent in PTA meeting
- 1969Hee HawWriter
- 1968That's Life
- 1968The Ghost & Mrs. MuirFrank Donaldson
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1966Occasional Wife
- 1965The Dean Martin Show
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960The Andy Griffith ShowWarren Ferguson
- 1958Kraft Music HallSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Jack Burns been in?
Jack Burns is best known for The Simpsons, Animaniacs, Saturday Night Live and The Muppet Show.
When was Jack Burns born?
Jack Burns was born on November 15, 1933. (Boston, Massachusetts, USA)
How old is Jack Burns?
Jack Burns died on January 26, 2020 at the age of 86.
Updated: October 30, 2026 ·