Jack Burns

Info

Role

Actor | Writer

Date of birth

11/15/1933

Date of death

01/27/2020

Place of birth

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Jack Burns

Biography

Appeared on the Andy Griffith show after Don Knotts departed. He played a bumbling deputy in the tradition of Barney Fife. After his partnership with George Carlin ended, he teamed with Avery Schreiber after meeting at Chicago's Second City comedy club. Jack appeared on Saturday Night Live In 1977 and turned to writing In in the 1980's.

Known For

The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
8.4
8.4
Dolly
Dolly
7.6
7.6