Fred Burns (actor)
| Fred Burns | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 24, 1878 Fort Keogh, Montana |
| Died | July 18, 1955 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1912-1948 |
Fred Burns (April 24, 1878 – July 18, 1955) was an American actor who mainly appeared in Westerns. He appeared in over 265 films before his death in 1955.
Biography
Fred Burns was born on April 24, 1878 in Fort Keogh, Montana.[1] For six years, he was in charge of Buffalo Bill Cody's ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming. He "broke" wild mustangs for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.[2] He traveled with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and later with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show.[1]
By 1916 he had moved to Hollywood to work in movies full time. He appeared in 23 movies between 1921 and 1930, and 91 movies during the sound era.[1]
Burns died on July 18, 1955 at age 77.[1]
Partial filmography
- During the Round-Up (1913) - the foreman
- An Indian's Loyalty (1913) - the Ranch Hand
- Sold for Marriage (1916)
- The Good Bad Man (1916)
- The Hero of the Hour (1917)
- The Fighting Trail (1917)
- Bound in Morocco (1918)
- Ruth of the Rockies (1920)
- Wild West (1925)
- Queen of the Northwoods (1929)
- Branded (1931)
- Freighters of Destiny (1931)
- The Dude Bandit (1933)
- The Law of 45's (1935)
- Oh, Susanna! (1936)
- Springtime in the Rockies (1937)
- Days of Jesse James
- Thundering Frontier (1940)
- Colorado (1940)
- Carolina Moon (1940)
- Sons of the Pioneers (1942)
- Silver River (1948)
References
- 1 2 3 4 Katchmer, George A. A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 44–45. ISBN 9780786446933. Retrieved 15 January 2016.
- ↑ "Worked for Buffalo Bill". Junction City Daily Union. 3 February 1919. p. 2. Retrieved 15 January 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
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