Robert Burton
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Robert Burton is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. The career now covers more than 101 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Big Heat', playing Det. Gus Burke. Among the rest of the work, 'Compulsion' stands out. The filmography leans toward drama.
Robert Burton
53 Movies
8 Series
Robert Burton is one of the more persistent actors of his generation whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. The career now covers more than 101 years. The single most recognizable credit is 'The Big Heat', playing Det. Gus Burke. Among the rest of the work, 'Compulsion' stands out. The filmography leans toward drama.
Movies
Plays Dr. Grant
Jubal
1956
Plays Mac Andrews
Broken Lance
1954
Plays Det. Gus Burke
The Big Heat
1953
Plays Charles Straus
Compulsion
1959
Plays General Crook
Taza, Son of Cochise
1954
Plays Roy Geiger
The Gallant Hours
1960
Plays Tenvoorde
The Tall T
1957
Plays Asa Whorten
All the Brothers Were Valiant
1953
Plays Guard Ambrose
Riot in Cell Block 11
1954
Plays Dr. Karlton
I Was a Teenage Frankenstein
1957
Plays Eavens
Seven Ways from Sundown
1960
Plays Dr. Willis Shoop
Confidentially Connie
1953
Plays Madison
Billy Rose's Jumbo
1962
Plays Rev. Marvin
The Left Hand of God
1955
Plays Gen. Samuel E. Roberts
Above and Beyond
1953
Plays Col. Ira Hansen
The Rack
1956
Plays Colonel Dowling
Wake Me When It's Over
1960
Plays Warden Keeley
Cry of the Hunted
1953
Plays John Ashmond
The Girl Who Had Everything
1953
Plays District Attorney Nordeau
The Story on Page One
1959
Plays Gen. Charles E. Hargrave
A Private's Affair
1959
Plays Nathan Conroy
The Hired Gun
1957
Plays Sheriff Jake Kessing
Ransom!
1956
Plays Prof. Galbraith
The Slime People
1963
Plays Sheriff Hacker
The Hard Man
1957
Plays Burt Burton
Man or Gun
1958
Plays Customer
Sky Full of Moon
1952
Plays Dr. Frederick Wilson
Terror in the Midnight Sun
1959
Plays Sheriff
Inferno
1953
Plays Sheriff
My Man and I
1952
Plays Tom Gipson
The Brass Legend
1956
Plays Sheriff
The Siege at Red River
1954
Plays Pete
The Road to Denver
1955
Plays Comdr. Tydings
Mardi Gras
1958
Plays General Ballard
Lay That Rifle Down
1955
Plays Dr. Charles
Everything I Have Is Yours
1952
Plays First General
The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock
1959
Plays Mr. Peyton
A Man Called Peter
1955
Plays W.L. Dietz
Three Brave Men
1956
Plays Jeb Cantrell
Reprisal!
1956
Plays Mr. Cumberly
Latin Lovers
1953
Plays Police captain
A Slight Case of Larceny
1953
Plays Owen Gillman
Fearless Fagan
1952
Plays Sheriff Travers
Domino Kid
1957
Plays Wayne Langmuir
Desperate Search
1952
TV Shows
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The Slime People
Full Filmography
The Slime People
Prof. Galbraith
1963
Film
Billy Rose's Jumbo
Madison
1962
Film
Birdman of Alcatraz
Sen. Ham Lewis (uncredited)
1962
Film
Who Killed Julie Greer?
Policeman (uncredited)
1961
Film
Seven Ways from Sundown
Eavens
1960
Film
Checkmate
Theodore Walters · 1 episode
1960–
TV
The Gallant Hours
Roy Geiger
1960
Film
Wake Me When It's Over
Colonel Dowling
1960
Film
The Story on Page One
District Attorney Nordeau
1959
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Robert Burton still alive?
Robert Burton passed away on September 29, 1962 at age 67.
What are the most famous roles of Robert Burton?
Robert Burton is best known for roles in The Big Heat, Birdman of Alcatraz, The Bad and the Beautiful.
How many movies has Robert Burton been in?
Over a 37-year career (since 1925), Robert Burton has appeared in 53 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was Robert Burton's first movie?
The career of Robert Burton began with The Trailer (1925).
What is Robert Burton's most recent movie or series?
Robert Burton's most recent release is The Slime People, which premiered on March 29, 1963.
What TV shows has Robert Burton appeared in?
On television, Robert Burton has appeared in The Twilight Zone, Gunsmoke, Lassie, The Rifleman.
Robert Burton
1895-08-12 · Eastman, Georgia, USA
Robert Burton was an actor.