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Bob Burns

Acting Born May 12, 1935 24 credits

Biography

Bob Burns (born May 12, 1935) is an actor, consultant, producer, archivist and historian of props, costumes, and other screen used paraphernalia from some of the greatest (and not so great) science fiction, fantasy, and horror motion pictures. He is best known for his work with and collection of movie props, particularly from horror and science-fiction movies. He has also had numerous smaller acting roles in movies, including Tracy the Gorilla from the 1975 television show The Ghost Busters.

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Full filmography

  • The Lucy Show (1962) as Werewolf
  • The Lovely Bones (2009) as Mall Shopper
  • The Ghost Busters (1975) as Tracy the Gorilla
  • Corman's World (2011) as Self - Monster Maker
  • Drive (1997) as Doctor/Co-Pilot
  • 07 Spaceys (2007)
  • The Sci-Fi Boys (2006) as Self
  • Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957) as Saucer Man
  • The Shark Is Still Working (2009) as Self
  • Men in Suits (2012) as Self
  • The Naked Monster (2005) as Admiral Burns / Tracy the Gorilla
  • Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story (2007) as Self
  • Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet (2006) as Self
  • Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists! (2021) as Self
  • The Alien Legacy (1999) as Self
  • The Vampire Hunters Club (2001) as Bob
  • Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999) as Himself
  • Dark and Stormy Night (2009) as Kogar the Gorilla
  • RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World” (2008) as Self
  • He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008) as Self
  • Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000) as Self
  • Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006) as Self
  • Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man (2004) as Self
  • It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001) as Self