Tony Burton
Biography
Tony Burton was an American actor. He was born on March 23, 1937, in Flint, Michigan, USA. Burton is known for his acting career, which spanned multiple films and TV shows. He appeared in various movies, including The Shining and Assault on Precinct 13. Burton's acting credits total 75 known credits. He was a male actor and worked primarily in the entertainment industry. Burton passed away on February 25, 2016, at the age of 78.
Career overview
Tony Burton was an American actor known for his work in film and television. He appeared in a variety of roles throughout his career, which spanned multiple decades. Burton's acting credits include numerous films and television shows.
Some of the notable films in which Burton appeared include The Shining and Assault on Precinct 13. He also played a role in the Rocky film series, specifically as a character named Tony "Duke" Evers. Burton's acting career involved a significant amount of work in the film industry, with a large number of credits to his name.
Burton's acting career was extensive, with a total of 75 known credits. He worked in the film industry for many years, appearing in a variety of roles.
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- 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic (2020) as Self (archive footage)
- The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance (2011) as Self
- Hack! (2007) as Sheriff Stoker
- Rocky Balboa (2006) as Tony 'Duke' Evers
- Shade (2003) as Fedora
- Exorcism (2003) as Bishop Harris
- Knockout (2000) as Sergeant Hawkins
- The Lot (1999) as Jerome Jeter
- The Magnificent Seven (1998) as Tennessee Eban
- Farticus (1997)
- Flipping (1997) as Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Simon Walters
- Black Rose of Harlem (1996) as Turner
- Private Obsession (1995) as Sergeant Jim Lytel
- CyberTracker 2 (1995) as Swain
- Twisted Fate (1995) as Columbus
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Joseph Little
- NYPD Blue (1993) as Floyd Gates
- Renegade (1992) as Ronnie's Friend
- Mission of Justice (1992) as Cedric Williams
- The Bulkin Trail (1992) as Music Teacher
- Hook (1991) as Bill Jukes
- House Party 2 (1991) as Mr. Lee
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Colonel Riley
- Rocky V (1990) as Tony 'Duke' Evers
- Side Out (1990) as Louie
- Police Story (1988)
- Police Story: Cop Killer (1988)
- A Different World (1987) as Cap Connors
- Frank's Place (1987) as Big Arthur
- You Ruined My Life (1987) as Moustache
- On Fire (1987) as Mike Wintchell
- Armed and Dangerous (1986) as Cappy
- Oceans of Fire (1986) as Clay
- Moonlighting (1985)
- Moonlighting (1985) as Bartender
- Rocky IV (1985) as Tony "Duke" Evers
- Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story (1985) as Grif
- Airwolf (1984) as Moose
- The A-Team (1983) as Burke
- Happy (1983) as Lt. J.L. Stevens
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Luther
- Rocky III (1982) as Tony 'Duke' Evers
- Beyond Reason (1982) as Dangerman
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Algebra Jones
- The Greatest American Hero (1981)
- The Shining (1980) as Durkin
- Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (1980)
- Stir Crazy (1980) as Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
- The Hunter (1980) as Garbageman #2
- Skag (1980)
- Inside Moves (1980) as Lucius
- White Mama (1980) as Black Fighter
- Scared Straight! Another Story (1980) as Rafer
- Rocky II (1979) as Tony 'Duke' Evers
- Blackjack (1978) as Charles
- The Incredible Hulk (1977) as Taylor George
- CHiPs (1977) as Avrom
- Heroes (1977) as Chef
- Ransom for Alice! (1977) as Fish Man
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Rocky (1976) as Tony "Duke" Evers
- Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) as Wells
- Trackdown (1976) as Zelds
- The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings (1976) as Issac
- Future Cop (1976) as Second Terrorist
- The River Niger (1976) as Black Policeman
- Baretta (1975)
- Switch (1975) as Joey
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Joe Moran
- The Six Million Dollar Man (1974) as Manager
- Good Times (1974)
- Harry O (1974) as Peter Macklin
- The Black Godfather (1974) as Sonny Spyder Brown
- Kojak (1973) as Eddie Ellis
- Sanford and Son (1972)