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Bobby Burns

Actor

Bobby Burns

Born August 31, 1878 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USADied January 16, 196676 films

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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn posterFirst watchA Tree Grows in Brooklyn19457.5as Library Patron (uncredited)In Brooklyn circa 1900, the Nolans manage to enjoy life on pennies despite great poverty and Papa's alcoholism. We come to know these people well through big and little troubles: Aunt…View film

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The Body Snatcher poster7.0The Body Snatcher1945Them Thar Hills poster7.5Them Thar Hills1934Helpmates poster7.3Helpmates1932Babes in Toyland poster6.3Babes in Toyland1934This Land Is Mine poster7.1This Land Is Mine1943The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case poster6.9The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case1930Below Zero poster6.6Below Zero1930

Filmography

76 films as actor
  1. 1947The Good Bad EggMinister (uncredited)
  2. 1946Sister KennyParent at Clinic (uncredited)
  3. 1945The Body SnatcherMourner (uncredited)
  4. 1945A Tree Grows in BrooklynLibrary Patron (uncredited)
  5. 1945Off Again, On AgainCustomer (uncredited)
  6. 1944Gents Without CentsAudience Member (uncredited)
  7. 1943This Land Is MineCourtroom Spectator (uncredited)
  8. 1943Air Raid WardensTownsman in Gymnasium (uncredited)
  9. 1942Loco Boy Makes GoodNightclub Patron (uncredited)
  10. 1941I'll Never Heil AgainKing's Aide (uncredited)
  11. 1940Comin' Round the MountainJed Blower
  12. 1939Stanley and LivingstoneGeographical Society Delegate
  13. 1938Sue My LawyerAsst. Prosecutor
  14. 1938Healthy, Wealthy and DumbRoom Service Waiter (uncredited)
  15. 1938My Old Kentucky Home(uncredited)
  16. 1937Dizzy DoctorsMan in Wheelchair (uncredited)
  17. 1937Jail BaitWarden (uncredited)
  18. 1936Am I Having Fun!The Hotel Manager
  19. 1936ShakedownPawnbroker (uncredited)
  20. 1936Dummy Ache(uncredited)
  21. 1936A Pain in the PullmanMan in Berth (uncredited)
  22. 1936Disorder in the CourtGallery Spectator (uncredited)
  23. 1936Ants in the PantryParty Guest With Mouse Down Back (uncredited)
  24. 1935Top FlatWater Bomb Victim (uncredited)
  25. 1935His Marriage Mix-up
  26. 1935Honeymoon Bridge
  27. 1935Slightly StaticMember of Stock Company (uncredited)
  28. 1935Diamond JimWaiter
  29. 1935Pop Goes the EaselProf. Fuller (uncredited)
  30. 1935His Bridal SweetDoctor
  31. 1935Restless KnightsQueen's Ally (uncredited)
  32. 1935Speed LimitedFarmer
  33. 1934Babes in ToylandTownsman (uncredited)
  34. 1934The Dancing MillionaireSquared Circle Maitre D'
  35. 1934Three Little PigskinsThird Pedestrian (uncredited)
  36. 1934Counsel on De Fence
  37. 1934The Curtain FallsSeven Eleven Club Maitre d'
  38. 1934Them Thar HillsOfficer
  39. 1933Hold Your Temper
  40. 1933Cheating BlondesTenement Neighbor
  41. 1933Justice Takes a HolidayConvict (Uncredited)
  42. 1932Mr. BrideBass Fiddler
  43. 1932Sneak EasilyProfessor Austin
  44. 1932Slightly MarriedMinister
  45. 1932Washington Merry-Go-RoundSenate Clerk
  46. 1932Alum and EveHospital Patient (uncredited)
  47. 1932Show BusinessTrain Passenger in Lower Berth (uncredited)
  48. 1932The Thirteenth GuestPhotographer (uncredited)
  49. 1932The Old BullFarm Hand (uncredited)
  50. 1932Red NosesLucas' Secretary (uncredited)
  51. 1932Any Old Port!Justice of the Peace (uncredited)
  52. 1932HelpmatesNeighbor
  53. 1931Hollywood Halfbacks
  54. 1930The Laurel-Hardy Murder CaseNervous Relative at Window (uncredited)
  55. 1930Below Zero
  56. 1929GiftgasPieters Sohn
  57. 1929Lazy DaysBaby
  58. 1928Three Tough OnionsThe Minister
  59. 1927Scared Silly
  60. 1927Grandpa's BoyThe Butler
  61. 1926Who Hit Me?
  62. 1924Out BoundJ. Henderson Bearing
  63. 1920Ball Bearing, But Hard Running
  64. 1917Deviled CrabsPokes
  65. 1917How It HappenedPokes
  66. 1916Before the ShowPokes
  67. 1916Behind the FootlightsPokes
  68. 1916A Pair of SkinsPokes
  69. 1915Ups and DownsPokes
  70. 1915A Pair of BirdsPokes
  71. 1913The Wrong Hand Bag
  72. 1913She Must Be Ugly
  73. 1913The Missing JewelsJames Y. Henry
  74. 1912Fixing a FlirtCashier
  75. 1912A Visit to Lively Town
  76. 1912Willie, the HunterIn bear costume