Portrait of Bob Burns

Bob Burns

Bio: Bob Burns (born May 12, 1935) is an actor, consultant, producer, archivist and historian of props, costumes, and other screen used paraphernalia from some of the greatest (and not so great) science fiction, fantasy, and horror motion pictures. He is best known for his work with and collection of movie props, particularly from horror and science-fiction movies
Born: Sun, May 12 1935
Bob Burns is 89 years old
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Poster of Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Bob Burns was
85 in Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 13 2021
Poster of How to Build a Time Machine
How to Build a Time Machine
Bob Burns was
80 in How to Build a Time Machine
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 02 2016
Poster of Charlie Gemora: Uncredited
Charlie Gemora: Uncredited
Bob Burns was
80 in Charlie Gemora: Uncredited
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Apr 15 2016
Poster of House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
Bob Burns was
78 in House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 01 2013
Poster of The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
Bob Burns was
77 in The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal!
Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal!
Bob Burns was
77 in Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal!
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 04 2012
Poster of Men in Suits
Men in Suits
Bob Burns was
77 in Men in Suits
as 'Self'.
Wed, Nov 28 2012
Poster of Corman's World
Corman's World
Bob Burns was
76 in Corman's World
as 'Self - Monster Maker'.
Fri, Dec 16 2011
Poster of The Lovely Bones
The Lovely Bones
Bob Burns was
74 in The Lovely Bones
as 'Mall Shopper'.
Sat, Dec 26 2009
Poster of Dark and Stormy Night
Dark and Stormy Night
Bob Burns was
74 in Dark and Stormy Night
as 'Kogar the Gorilla'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Bob Burns was
73 in The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
as 'Self'.
Sat, May 02 2009
Poster of Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu
Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu
Bob Burns was
73 in Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu
as 'Self'.
Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Horror’s Missing Link: Rediscovering Dr. Renault’s Secret
Horror’s Missing Link: Rediscovering Dr. Renault’s Secret
Bob Burns was
73 in Horror’s Missing Link: Rediscovering Dr. Renault’s Secret
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Bob Burns was
73 in He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 09 2008
Poster of Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Bob Burns was
72 in Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 08 2007
Poster of 07 Spaceys
07 Spaceys
Bob Burns was
71 in 07 Spaceys
Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Bob Burns was
71 in Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 14 2006
Poster of I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
Bob Burns was
71 in I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
as 'Self'.
Tue, Oct 03 2006
Poster of Return to Bronson Canyon
Return to Bronson Canyon
Bob Burns was
70 in Return to Bronson Canyon
as 'Ro-Man'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
Bob Burns was
70 in Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Whatever Happened to Ro-Man?
Whatever Happened to Ro-Man?
Bob Burns was
70 in Whatever Happened to Ro-Man?
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
Bob Burns was
70 in RKO Production 601: The Making of 'Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 22 2005
Poster of The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds'
The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds'
Bob Burns was
70 in The Sky Is Falling: Making 'The War of the Worlds'
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 01 2005
Poster of The Naked Monster
The Naked Monster
Bob Burns was
69 in The Naked Monster
as 'Admiral Burns / Tracy the Gorilla'.
Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of The Brundle Museum of Natural History
The Brundle Museum of Natural History
Bob Burns was
69 in The Brundle Museum of Natural History
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
Bob Burns was
68 in Creature Feature: 50 Years of the Gill-Man
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Apr 13 2004
Poster of Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots
Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots
Bob Burns was
68 in Dr. Horror's Erotic House of Idiots
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Apr 10 2004
Poster of The Universe According to Universal
The Universe According to Universal
Bob Burns was
67 in The Universe According to Universal
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 21 2002
Poster of It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
Bob Burns was
65 in It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 01 2001
Poster of The Vampire Hunters Club
The Vampire Hunters Club
Bob Burns was
65 in The Vampire Hunters Club
as 'Bob'.
Thu, Feb 01 2001
Poster of Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
Bob Burns was
65 in Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle
as 'Self'.
Tue, Aug 29 2000
Poster of Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
Bob Burns was
64 in Abbott and Costello Meet the Monsters!
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of The Alien Legacy
The Alien Legacy
Bob Burns was
64 in The Alien Legacy
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 01 1999
Poster of Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
Bob Burns was
63 in Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Drive
Drive
Bob Burns was
62 in Drive
as 'Doctor/Co-Pilot'.
Wed, Aug 06 1997
Poster of Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Bob Burns was
61 in Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
as 'Co-Host / Kogar'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Hollywood Goes Ape!
Hollywood Goes Ape!
Bob Burns was
58 in Hollywood Goes Ape!
as 'Himself'.
Sat, Jan 01 1994
Poster of Time Machine: The Journey Back
Time Machine: The Journey Back
Bob Burns was
58 in Time Machine: The Journey Back
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Aug 25 1993
Poster of Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here
Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here
Bob Burns was
53 in Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here
as 'Muffo'.
Mon, Aug 22 1988
Poster of Superbman: The Other Movie
Superbman: The Other Movie
Bob Burns was
45 in Superbman: The Other Movie
as 'Tracy the Gorilla'.
Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of Terror in the Jungle
Terror in the Jungle
Bob Burns was
33 in Terror in the Jungle
Fri, Nov 01 1968
Poster of Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
Bob Burns was
33 in Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters
as 'Kogar the Gorilla'.
Sat, Sep 28 1968
Poster of Rat Pfink a Boo Boo
Rat Pfink a Boo Boo
Bob Burns was
31 in Rat Pfink a Boo Boo
as 'Kogar the Gorilla'.
Thu, Sep 01 1966
Poster of Captain America vs. The Mutant
Captain America vs. The Mutant
Bob Burns was
28 in Captain America vs. The Mutant
as 'Metaluna Mutant'.
Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Adventures of the Spirit
The Adventures of the Spirit
Bob Burns was
27 in The Adventures of the Spirit
as 'Mad Mummy/Captain America/Superman'.
Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of The Cliff Monster
The Cliff Monster
Bob Burns was
24 in The Cliff Monster
Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of Invasion of the Saucer-Men
Invasion of the Saucer-Men
Bob Burns was
22 in Invasion of the Saucer-Men
as 'Saucer Man'.
Sat, Jun 01 1957
Poster of The Monster
The Monster
Bob Burns was
17 in The Monster
as 'Scientist'.
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of Ghost Town Riders
Ghost Town Riders
Bob Burns was
3 in Ghost Town Riders
Fri, Dec 16 1938

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Ghost Busters
The Ghost Busters
Bob Burns was
40+ in The Ghost Busters
as 'Tracy the Gorilla'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1975
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Bob Burns was
27+ in The Lucy Show
as 'Werewolf'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962