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Fred Burns (actor)

February 15, 2024

Fred Burns (April 24, 1878 – July 18, 1955) was an American actor who mainly appeared in Western films. He appeared in over 265 films before his death in 1955.

Fred Burns
Born(1878-04-24)April 24, 1878
Fort Keogh, Montana, U.S.
DiedJuly 18, 1955(1955-07-18) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1912–1948

Biography edit

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] Burns was a roping champion for five years in the early 1900s.[3]

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] He also was in charge of the stock at Fine Arts Studios.[4]

Burns died in Los Angeles, California, on July 18, 1955, at age 77.[1]

Partial filmography edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d Katchmer, George A. (September 22, 2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. pp. 44–45. ISBN 978-0-7864-4693-3. Retrieved January 15, 2016.
  2. ^ "Worked for Buffalo Bill". Junction City Daily Union. February 3, 1919. p. 2. Retrieved January 15, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Cowboy Play at Clune' Broadway Is Filled With Thrilling Scenes". Los Angeles Evening Express. October 8, 1917. p. 11. Retrieved June 10, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Which kiddie could ride? Why, little Beulah Burns!". The Journal and Tribune. Tennessee, Knoxville. November 19, 1916. p. 28. Retrieved June 10, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.

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