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Bobby Burns

Known For
Acting
Born
August 31, 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
January 16, 1966
Active Years
1920–1968 (49 Years)
Total Credits
83 credits in database
Acting Born Aug 31, 1878 Died Jan 16, 1966 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 83 credits
83
Total Credits
1920–1968
49 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Bobby Burns works in acting. Born August 31, 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died January 16, 1966. Archytele tracks 83 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Career timeline

The Best of Laurel and Hardy
The Good Bad Egg
Sister Kenny
The Body SnatcherA Tree Grows in BrooklynOff Again, On Again
Gents Without Cents
This Land Is MineAir Raid Wardens
Loco Boy Makes Good
I'll Never Heil Again
Comin' Round the Mountain
Stanley and Livingstone
My Old Kentucky HomeHealthy, Wealthy and DumbSue My Lawyer
Jail BaitDizzy Doctors
Dummy AcheAm I Having Fun!Disorder in the CourtAnts in the PantryA Pain in the Pullman
Restless KnightsDiamond JimPop Goes the EaselHis Marriage Mix-upSpeed Limited
Babes in ToylandThem Thar HillsThe Dancing MillionaireThe Curtain FallsThree Little Pigskins
Cheating BlondesJustice Takes a HolidayHold Your Temper
Any Old Port!The Thirteenth GuestWashington Merry-Go-RoundShow BusinessSneak Easily
Hollywood Halfbacks
The Laurel-Hardy Murder CaseBelow Zero
Lazy DaysGiftgas
Three Tough Onions
Grandpa's BoyScared Silly
Who Hit Me?
Out Bound
Ball Bearing, But Hard RunningWay Out West · Director
Deviled CrabsHow It Happened
A Pair of SkinsA Pair of Skins · DirectorBehind the FootlightsBehind the Footlights · DirectorBefore the Show
A Pair of BirdsA Pair of Birds · DirectorUps and DownsUps and Downs · Director
She Must Be UglyThe Wrong Hand BagThe Missing Jewels
A Visit to Lively TownWillie, the HunterFixing a Flirt

Full Filmography

83 titles
  • The Best of Laurel and Hardy (1968) as Dental Patient (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Good Bad Egg (1947) as Minister (uncredited)
  • Sister Kenny (1946) as Parent at Clinic (uncredited)
  • The Body Snatcher (1945) as Mourner (uncredited)
  • A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (1945) as Library Patron (uncredited)
  • Off Again, On Again (1945) as Customer (uncredited)
  • Gents Without Cents (1944) as Audience Member (uncredited)
  • This Land Is Mine (1943) as Courtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  • Advertisement
  • Air Raid Wardens (1943) as Townsman in Gymnasium (uncredited)
  • Loco Boy Makes Good (1942) as Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
  • I'll Never Heil Again (1941) as King's Aide (uncredited)
  • Comin' Round the Mountain (1940) as Jed Blower
  • Stanley and Livingstone (1939) as Geographical Society Delegate
  • My Old Kentucky Home (1938) as (uncredited)
  • Healthy, Wealthy and Dumb (1938) as Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
  • Sue My Lawyer (1938) as Asst. Prosecutor
  • Jail Bait (1937) as Warden (uncredited)
  • Dizzy Doctors (1937) as Man in Wheelchair (uncredited)
  • Dummy Ache (1936) as (uncredited)
  • Am I Having Fun! (1936) as The Hotel Manager
  • Disorder in the Court (1936) as Gallery Spectator (uncredited)
  • Ants in the Pantry (1936) as Party Guest With Mouse Down Back (uncredited)
  • A Pain in the Pullman (1936) as Man in Berth (uncredited)
  • Shakedown (1936) as Pawnbroker (uncredited)
  • Restless Knights (1935) as Queen's Ally (uncredited)
  • Diamond Jim (1935) as Waiter
  • Pop Goes the Easel (1935) as Prof. Fuller (uncredited)
  • His Marriage Mix-up (1935)
  • Speed Limited (1935) as Farmer
  • His Bridal Sweet (1935) as Doctor
  • Honeymoon Bridge (1935)
  • Slightly Static (1935) as Member of Stock Company (uncredited)
  • Top Flat (1935) as Water Bomb Victim (uncredited)
  • Babes in Toyland (1934) as Townsman (uncredited)
  • Them Thar Hills (1934) as Officer
  • The Dancing Millionaire (1934) as Squared Circle Maitre D'
  • The Curtain Falls (1934) as Seven Eleven Club Maitre d'
  • Three Little Pigskins (1934) as Third Pedestrian (uncredited)
  • Counsel on De Fence (1934)
  • Cheating Blondes (1933) as Tenement Neighbor
  • Justice Takes a Holiday (1933) as Convict (Uncredited)
  • Hold Your Temper (1933)
  • Any Old Port! (1932) as Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
  • The Thirteenth Guest (1932) as Photographer (uncredited)
  • Washington Merry-Go-Round (1932) as Senate Clerk
  • Show Business (1932) as Train Passenger in Lower Berth (uncredited)
  • Sneak Easily (1932) as Professor Austin
  • Slightly Married (1932) as Minister
  • The Old Bull (1932) as Farm Hand (uncredited)
  • Red Noses (1932) as Lucas' Secretary (uncredited)
  • Helpmates (1932) as Neighbor
  • Mr. Bride (1932) as Bass Fiddler
  • Alum and Eve (1932) as Hospital Patient (uncredited)
  • Hollywood Halfbacks (1931)
  • The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930) as Nervous Relative at Window (uncredited)
  • Below Zero (1930)
  • Lazy Days (1929) as Baby
  • Giftgas (1929) as Pieters Sohn
  • Three Tough Onions (1928) as The Minister
  • Grandpa's Boy (1927) as The Butler
  • Scared Silly (1927)
  • Who Hit Me? (1926)
  • Out Bound (1924) as J. Henderson Bearing
  • Ball Bearing, But Hard Running (1920)
  • Way Out West (1920) Director
  • Deviled Crabs (1917) as Pokes
  • How It Happened (1917) as Pokes
  • A Pair of Skins (1916) as Pokes
  • A Pair of Skins (1916) Director
  • Behind the Footlights (1916) as Pokes
  • Behind the Footlights (1916) Director
  • Before the Show (1916) as Pokes
  • Before the Show (1916) Director
  • A Pair of Birds (1915) as Pokes
  • A Pair of Birds (1915) Director
  • Ups and Downs (1915) as Pokes
  • Ups and Downs (1915) Director
  • She Must Be Ugly (1913)
  • The Wrong Hand Bag (1913)
  • The Missing Jewels (1913) as James Y. Henry
  • A Visit to Lively Town (1912)
  • Willie, the Hunter (1912) as In bear costume
  • Fixing a Flirt (1912) as Cashier

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Bobby Burns best known for?

Bobby Burns is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Damage Report with John Iadarola (2018), Karma (2025), 歷年TVB台慶經典回顧 (1968), Babes in Toyland (1934).

When and where was Bobby Burns born?

Bobby Burns was born on August 31, 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on January 16, 1966.

How many credits does Bobby Burns have?

Bobby Burns has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 1968.

Bobby Burns by the numbers

83credits
83films
0TV series
1912–1968active years

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