Burgess Meredith
Actor · Writer · Since 1939
A distinguished American character actor of the stage and screen, Burgess Meredith enjoyed a career of more than half a century. He was a Broadway star and a memorable Penguin on the 1960s 'Batman' television series, but reached his widest fame late in life as the grizzled trainer Mickey in 'Rocky' (1976) and 'Rocky II' (1979), earning an Academy Award nomination. He also drew acclaim for 'The Day of the Locust' (1975). A wiry, gravel-voiced performer of great range, he died in 1997, remembered as one of America's finest character men.
Burgess Meredith
Actor · Writer · Since 1939
81 Movies · 23 Series
A distinguished American character actor of the stage and screen, Burgess Meredith enjoyed a career of more than half a century. He was a Broadway star and a memorable Penguin on the 1960s 'Batman' television series, but reached his widest fame late in life as the grizzled trainer Mickey in 'Rocky' (1976) and 'Rocky II' (1979), earning an Academy Award nomination. He also drew acclaim for 'The Day of the Locust' (1975). A wiry, gravel-voiced performer of great range, he died in 1997, remembered as one of America's finest character men.
Movies
Plays Mickey
Rocky
1976
Plays Mickey Goldmill
Rocky II
1979
Plays Mickey Goldmill
Rocky III
1982
Plays Mickey Goldmill
Rocky V
1990
Plays Ammon
Clash of the Titans
1981
Plays The Penguin
Batman
1966
Plays Mr. Hennessey
Foul Play
1978
Plays Grandpa Gustafson
Grumpier Old Men
1995
Plays Grandpa Gustafson
Grumpy Old Men
1993
Plays Finn
State of Grace
1990
Plays The Storekeeper
Mackenna's Gold
1969
Plays Ben Greene
Magic
1978
Plays Ancient Elf
Santa Claus: The Movie
1985
Plays Wiley Slaughter
Mastergate
1992
Plays Charles Chazen
The Sentinel
1977
Plays Doc Scully
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
1966
Plays Fein
Camp Nowhere
1994
Plays Commander Egan Powell
In Harm's Way
1965
Plays Emilio Pajetta
The Hindenburg
1975
Plays Arnold Allardyce
Burnt Offerings
1976
Writer
Plays Captain Mauger
The Diary of a Chambermaid
1946
Plays Dr. Snow
The Manitou
1978
Plays Golobulus (voice)
G.I. Joe: The Movie
1987
Plays Herbert Gelman
Advise & Consent
1962
Plays Harry Greener
The Day of the Locust
1975
Plays Dan Sullivan
Madame X
1966
Plays Father Halley
The Cardinal
1963
Plays Mad Tom
Mister Corbett's Ghost
1987
Plays The Missouri Kid
There Was a Crooked Man...
1970
Plays Rene Valdez
When Time Ran Out...
1980
Plays Ernie Pyle
Story of G.I. Joe
1945
Plays Old Hobo
Beware! The Blob
1972
Producer
Plays Oliver M. Pease
On Our Merry Way
1948
Plays George Milton
Of Mice and Men
1939
Plays Msgr. Seamus Fargo
True Confessions
1981
Plays Barney
Across the Moon
1994
Plays Dr. Diabolo (Framing Story)
Torture Garden
1967
Director
Plays Joseph Heurtin
The Man on the Eiffel Tower
1949
Plays Don's Dad
Hot to Trot
1988
Plays Charlie Lightcloud
Stay Away, Joe
1968
Plays Steve Rockford
Castle on the Hudson
1940
Plays Hank Taylor
Second Chorus
1941
Plays Alexander Sebastian
That Uncertain Feeling
1941
Plays Puff (voice)
Puff, the Magic Dragon
1978
Plays Freedom Lovelace
Clay Pigeon
1971
Plays The General
Full Moon in Blue Water
1988
Plays Captain J.G. Williams
The Last Chase
1981
Plays Van Heurden
Golden Rendezvous
1977
Plays Kalman
Such Good Friends
1971
Plays Winters
Golden Needles
1974
TV Shows
Plays V.C.R. Cameron
Search
1972
Plays Dr. Willard Adams
Gloria
1982
Plays The Penguin
Batman
1966
Plays Henry Bemis
The Twilight Zone
1959
Plays Judge Cully
In the Heat of the Night
1988
Plays Sidney Wilde
Burke's Law
1963
Plays Principal Martin Woodridge
Mr. Novak
1963
Plays Charlie Finnegan
Night Gallery
1970
Plays Thomas A. Edison
General Electric Theater
1953
Plays Sid Davis
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Harrison Merriweather
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Ramskill
Suspicion
1957
Plays State Party Chairman Mallon
The Bold Ones: The Senator
1970
Plays Dr. Michael Rink
12 O'Clock High
1964
Plays Duncan Kleist
Naked City
1958
Plays Gulley Jimson
Studio One
1948
Plays Alex Hemming
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays David
Lux Video Theatre
1950
Plays Mr. Mole
Faerie Tale Theatre
1982
Plays Owney Duggan
Bonanza
1959
Plays Theodore Booth
The Invaders
1967
Plays Tim Bradbury
The Virginian
1962
Plays Orkney Cadwallader
The Wild Wild West
1965
Latest Trailers
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Grumpier Old Men
Full Filmography 104
Grumpier Old Men
Grandpa Gustafson
1995
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Old Man (uncredited)
1995
Across the Moon
Barney
1994
Camp Nowhere
Fein
1994
Grumpy Old Men
Grandpa Gustafson
1993
In the Heat of the Night
Judge Cully
1993Season 7
Mastergate
Wiley Slaughter
1992
In the Heat of the Night
Judge Cully
1992Season 6
Rocky V
Mickey Goldmill
1990
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burgess Meredith still alive?
Burgess Meredith passed away on September 9, 1997 at age 89.
What are the most famous roles of Burgess Meredith?
Burgess Meredith is best known for roles in Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III.
How many movies has Burgess Meredith been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1935), Burgess Meredith has appeared in 80 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Burgess Meredith's first movie?
The career of Burgess Meredith began with The Scoundrel (1935).
What is Burgess Meredith's most recent movie or series?
Burgess Meredith's most recent release is Grumpier Old Men, which premiered on December 22, 1995.
What TV shows has Burgess Meredith appeared in?
On television, Burgess Meredith has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Batman, Bonanza, Night Gallery.
Burgess Meredith
1907-11-16 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997) was an American movie, television, stage, radio, voice actor, and director. He was known for his roles as The Penguin in the 1960s TV version of Batman, as Mickey Goldmill in Rocky, Rocky II and Rocky III, and as Grandpa Gustafson in Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men. He won two Saturn Awards (in 1978 and in 1981), Tony Awards, and many Emmy Awards.