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Smiley Burnette

Acting Born Mar 18, 1911 Summum, Illinois, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1935–1978
44 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Smiley Burnette works in acting. Born March 18, 1911 in Summum, Illinois, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Western von gestern
It's ShowtimeMeanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Green AcresGreen Acres
Petticoat Junction
Prairie Roundup
LaramieRenegades of the SageDesert Vigilante
IdahoKing of the CowboysSilver Spurs
Heart of the Rio GrandeCall of the Canyon
Back in the Saddle
South of the BorderHome on the Prairie
Manhattan Merry-Go-RoundDick Tracy
Sharad of AtlantisOh, SusannaThe Old Corral
Tumbling Tumbleweeds

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Petticoat Junction (1963) as Charley Pratt
  • Green Acres (1965) as Charley Pratt
  • Green Acres (1965) as Charley Pratt (uncredited)
  • Western von gestern (1978) as Frog Millhouse
  • Sharad of Atlantis (1936) as Briny Deep
  • Idaho (1943) as Frog Millhouse
  • King of the Cowboys (1943) as Frog Millhouse
  • Laramie (1949) as Smiley Burnette
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  • Renegades of the Sage (1949) as Smiley
  • South of the Border (1939) as Frog
  • It's Showtime (1976) as Self (archive footage)
  • Desert Vigilante (1949) as Smiley Burnette
  • Tumbling Tumbleweeds (1935) as Smiley
  • Oh, Susanna (1936) as Frog Millhouse
  • Heart of the Rio Grande (1942) as Frog Millhouse
  • Silver Spurs (1943) as Frog Millhouse
  • Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) as Frog - Accordian Player
  • The Old Corral (1936) as Deputy Frog
  • Prairie Roundup (1951) as Smiley Burnette
  • Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch (1976) as (archive footage)
  • Call of the Canyon (1942) as Frog Millhouse
  • Dick Tracy (1937) as Mike McGurk
  • Home on the Prairie (1939) as Frog Millhouse
  • Back in the Saddle (1941) as Frog Milhouse

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Smiley Burnette best known for?

Smiley Burnette is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Petticoat Junction (1963), Poltergeist (1982), Poltergeist (1982), Blue Sunshine (1977).

When and where was Smiley Burnette born?

Smiley Burnette was born on March 18, 1911 in Summum, Illinois, USA.

How many credits does Smiley Burnette have?

Smiley Burnette has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 1978.

What is Smiley Burnette's background in cinema and television?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Alvin Burnett (March 18, 1911 – February 16, 1967), better known as Smiley Burnette, was a popular American country music performer and a comedic actor in Western films and on radio and TV, playing sidekick to Gene Autry and other B-movie cowboys. He was also a prolific sin...

Smiley Burnette by the numbers

24credits
20films
4TV series
1935–1978active years

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