Norman Burton
Known for
Norman Burton is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. He also turns up in 'Diamonds Are Forever'. Work has kept arriving for 70 years, which is its own kind of achievement. Ask a viewer to place Norman Burton and the answer usually comes back 'Planet of the Apes'.
Norman Burton
30 Movies
29 Series
Norman Burton is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. He also turns up in 'Diamonds Are Forever'. Work has kept arriving for 70 years, which is its own kind of achievement. Ask a viewer to place Norman Burton and the answer usually comes back 'Planet of the Apes'.
Movies
Plays Hunt Leader
Planet of the Apes
1968
Plays Helmer
Bloodsport
1988
Plays Giddings
The Towering Inferno
1974
Plays Felix Leiter
Diamonds Are Forever
1971
Plays Army Officer
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
1971
Plays Lou Bateman
Crimes of Passion
1984
Plays Lieutenant Roscoe
The Gumball Rally
1976
Plays Police Commissioner Nelson
Fuzz
1972
Plays Fred Mirrell
Save the Tiger
1973
Plays Marty Berger
Fade to Black
1980
Plays Lt. Anderson
Pray for Death
1985
Plays Caruthers
Amy
1981
Plays Ambassador Halden
American Ninja 5
1993
Plays Det. Capt. Anders
The Terminal Man
1974
Plays General Randolph
Deep Space
1988
Plays Dr. Frederick Spear
The Reincarnation of Peter Proud
1975
Plays Dist. Atty. Willard Rackum
Simon, King of the Witches
1971
Plays Dr. Simon Andrews
Mausoleum
1983
Plays Reporter Thompkins
Fright
1956
Plays The Director
Hit!
1973
Plays Coach McCurdy
R.P.M.
1970
Plays Chief Frank O'Brien
Scorchy
1976
Plays Policeman
Wild Seed
1965
Plays Chief Homicide Investigator
Hand of Death
1962
Plays Captain Watkins
Bad Guys
1986
Plays Bill Courtney
Pretty Boy Floyd
1960
Plays Uncle Hornkel
Jud
1971
TV Shows
Plays Joe Atkinson
Wonder Woman
1975
Plays Burt Dennis
The Ted Knight Show
1978
Plays Ulysses S. Grant
Lincoln
1974
Plays George C. Marshall
War and Remembrance
1988
Plays Yalu
Planet of the Apes
1974
Plays Monsignor Senti
St. Elsewhere
1982
Plays Drew Narramore
Murder, She Wrote
1984
Plays Kessler
CHiPs
1977
Plays Bren
The F.B.I.
1965
Plays Mr. Asher
I Dream of Jeannie
1965
Plays Barnswell
Knight Rider
1982
Plays Captain Friend
Highway to Heaven
1984
Plays Sergeant
Land of the Giants
1968
Plays 'Fish' Fisher
Kojak
1973
Plays Ed
Gunsmoke
1955
Plays Moving Man
Bewitched
1964
Plays Poulos
The New Breed
1961
Plays Malloy (as Normann Burton)
The Magician
1973
Plays Lou Lewis
Checkmate
1960
Plays Melvyn Moss
The Rockford Files
1974
Plays Max
Quincy, M.E.
1976
Plays General Carl Gant
Baa Baa Black Sheep
1976
Plays Max
Kingston: Confidential
1977
Plays Solly
The Untouchables
1959
Plays Franklin Nash
Lou Grant
1977
Plays Dr. Lusk
Harry O
1974
Plays Lt. Warren Jones
Sam Benedict
1962
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American Ninja 5
Full Filmography
American Ninja 5
Ambassador Halden
1993
Film
Highway to Heaven
Captain Friend · 1 episode
1987–1988
TV
War and Remembrance
George C. Marshall · 3 episodes
1988–
TV
Deep Space
General Randolph
1988
Film
Bloodsport
Helmer
1988
Film
St. Elsewhere
Monsignor Senti · 1 episode
1985–1986
TV
Murder, She Wrote
Drew Narramore · 1 episode
1985–1986
TV
Bad Guys
Captain Watkins
1986
Film
Pray for Death
Lt. Anderson
1985
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Norman Burton still alive?
Norman Burton passed away on November 29, 2003 at age 79.
What are the most famous roles of Norman Burton?
Norman Burton is best known for roles in Planet of the Apes, Diamonds Are Forever, Bloodsport.
How many movies has Norman Burton been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1956), Norman Burton has appeared in 30 movies and 29 TV shows.
What was Norman Burton's first movie?
The career of Norman Burton began with Fright (1956).
What is Norman Burton's most recent movie or series?
Norman Burton's most recent release is American Ninja 5, which premiered on April 2, 1993.
What TV shows has Norman Burton appeared in?
On television, Norman Burton has appeared in Knight Rider, The Twilight Zone, I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched.
Norman Burton
1923-12-05 · New York City, New York, USA
Norman Burton was an American film and television actor.