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Jack Burns

Jack Burns

WriterActorCrewProducer Nov 15 (died age 86) Boston, Massachusetts, USA 1958–2025 (67 year career)
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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.

Known For

The Muppet Movie
Film

The Muppet Movie

Writer
The Muppet Show
Film

The Muppet Show

Producer
RoboCop 2
Film

RoboCop 2

Stunts
The Simpsons
Film

The Simpsons

Edward Christian (voice)
It's Garry Shandling's Show
Film

It's Garry Shandling's Show

Writer
Sour Grapes
Film

Sour Grapes

Eulogist
The Night They Raided Minsky's
Film

The Night They Raided Minsky's

Candy Butcher
Wait Till Your Father Gets Home
Film

Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

Ralph Kane (voice)

Filmography