Tony Burton (I) (1937–2016) |
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Tony Burton, who is famous for playing the corner man in six "Rocky" movies, was himself, in real life, a professional heavyweight boxer. Boxing in such avenues as Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and Hollywood, California, the 6 feet 200 pound Burton knocked-out among others, Bob Smith and Denny Chaney. His most important match was an April 4, 1959 6th...
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Born:in Flint, Michigan, USADied:(age 78) in Menifee, California, USA |
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Actor (95 credits)
Actor (95 credits)
1998
The Magnificent Seven
(TV Series)
Tennessee Eban
Tennessee Eban
- Ghosts of the Confederacy
(1998)
... Tennessee Eban
1990
In the Heat of the Night
(TV Series)
Conrad 'King' Baylor
Conrad 'King' Baylor
- King's Ransom
(1990)
... Conrad 'King' Baylor
1987-1988
Frank's Place
(TV Series)
Big Arthur
Big Arthur
- The King of Wall Street
(1988)
... Big Arthur (credit only)
- The Recruiting Game
(1988)
... Big Arthur (credit only)
- Cultural Exchange
(1988)
... Big Arthur
- Frank's Place - The Movie
(1988)
... Big Arthur (credit only)
- Shorty's Belle
(1988)
... Big Arthur
1982-1986
The Fall Guy
(TV Series)
Eddie Barber / Algebra Jones
Eddie Barber / Algebra Jones
- The Bigger They Are
(1986)
... Eddie Barber
- Ladies on the Ropes
(1982)
... Algebra Jones
1982
Bret Maverick
(TV Series)
Arthur
Arthur
- Faith, Hope and Clarity: Part 2
(1982)
... Arthur
- Faith, Hope and Clarity: Part 1
(1982)
... Arthur
1980
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
(TV Series)
Skeeter McClintock
Skeeter McClintock
- Savage Says: There's No Free Lunch
(1980)
... Skeeter McClintock
1978
The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries
(TV Series)
Gilmore Lee
Gilmore Lee
- The Lady on Thursday at Ten
(1978)
... Gilmore Lee
1976
Arthur Hailey's the Moneychangers
(TV Mini Series)
Karl
Karl
- Part II
(1976)
... Karl
- Part I
(1976)
... Karl
1976
Delvecchio
(TV Series)
Clarence
Clarence
- Board of Rights
(1976)
... (uncredited)
- The Avenger
(1976)
... Clarence
- Delvecchio
(1976)
... Clarence
1975
The Invisible Man
(TV Series)
3rd Prisoner
3rd Prisoner
- Go Directly to Jail
(1975)
... 3rd Prisoner (as Tony D. Burton)
1969
The Red Skelton Hour
(TV Series)
Bum
Bum
- Vagrancy Is Just Loitering That Takes a Little Longer
(1969)
... Bum
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Self (2 credits)
Self (2 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
Alternate Names:
Tony D. BurtonHeight:
6' (1.83 m)Spouse:
Aurelain "Rae" Burton (his death) (4 children)
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