Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

November 15, 1933

Died

January 26, 2020 (age 86)

Place of Birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Also Known As

John Francis Burns

Burns and Schreiber

Burns & Schreiber

IMDb

Jack Burns

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.

Filmography

2011FilmDon Knotts: Tied Up with Laughteras Himself 2003TVThe Pittsas Mystery Man #1 1998FilmSour Grapesas Eulogist 1993TVThe Detectivesas Bouncer 1992FilmDouble Visionas Angry Cab Driver 1990FilmSunday Pursuitas Taxi driver 1989TVThe Simpsonsas Edward Christian (voice)1987TVCBS Summer Playhouseas Bud Stone 1984TVBrothersas Duke 1980TVFridaysas Self - Announcer 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host 1973TVThe Burns and Schreiber Comedy Hour 1972TVWait Till Your Father Gets Homeas Ralph Kane (voice)1971TVGetting Together 1970TVThe Partridge Familyas Stillman Kelly 1970TVThe Flip Wilson Showas Self 1970TVNanny and the Professor 1969TVLove, American Style 1969TVThe Glen Campbell Goodtime Houras Parent in PTA meeting 1968FilmThe Night They Raided Minsky'sas Candy Butcher 1968TVThat's Life 1968TVThe Ghost & Mrs. Muiras Frank Donaldson 1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest 1966TVOccasional Wife 1965TVThe Dean Martin Show 1965FilmGoldsteinas Truck Driver / Policeman 1962TVThe Merv Griffin Showas Self 1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self 1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self 1960TVThe Andy Griffith Showas Warren Ferguson 1958TVKraft Music Hallas Self