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Burgess Meredith

Bio: Oliver Burgess Meredith (November 16, 1907 – September 9, 1997), known professionally as Burgess Meredith, was an American actor in theatre, film, and television, who also worked as a director. Active for more than six decades, Meredith has been called "a virtuosic actor" who was "one of the most accomplished actors of the century
Born: Sat, Nov 16 1907
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Death: Tue, Sep 09 1997
Burgess Meredith is 89 years old
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Poster of Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in Arnold & Sly: Rivals, Friends, Icons
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Tue, Apr 23 2024
Poster of Sly
Sly
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in Sly
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sat, Sep 16 2023
Poster of 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in 40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 09 2020
Poster of The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration
as 'Henry Bemis (archive footage)'.
Thu, Nov 14 2019
Poster of Rocky Balboa
Rocky Balboa
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in Rocky Balboa
as 'Micky Goldmill (Archive Footage)'.
Wed, Dec 20 2006
Poster of The Opponents
The Opponents
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in The Opponents
as 'Self (archive footage) / Mickey Goldmill'.
Tue, Dec 05 2006
Poster of Tribute To Burgess Meredith
Tribute To Burgess Meredith
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in Tribute To Burgess Meredith
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Grumpier Old Men
Grumpier Old Men
Burgess Meredith was
88 in Grumpier Old Men
as 'Grandpa Gustafson'.
Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Across the Moon
Across the Moon
Burgess Meredith was
87 in Across the Moon
as 'Barney'.
Tue, Mar 28 1995
Poster of Tall Tale
Tall Tale
Burgess Meredith was
87 in Tall Tale
as 'Old Man (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 24 1995
Poster of Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
Burgess Meredith was
87 in Wild Bill: Hollywood Maverick
as 'Self'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Camp Nowhere
Camp Nowhere
Burgess Meredith was
86 in Camp Nowhere
as 'Fein'.
Fri, Aug 26 1994
Poster of La Classe américaine
La Classe américaine
Burgess Meredith was
86 in La Classe américaine
as 'The Helicopter Man (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 31 1993
Poster of Grumpy Old Men
Grumpy Old Men
Burgess Meredith was
86 in Grumpy Old Men
as 'Grandpa Gustafson'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America
Burgess Meredith was
85 in I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Kurt Weill in America
as 'Guest'.
Thu, Dec 31 1992
Poster of Lincoln
Lincoln
Burgess Meredith was
85 in Lincoln
as 'Winfield Scott (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 26 1992
Poster of Mastergate
Mastergate
Burgess Meredith was
84 in Mastergate
as 'Wiley Slaughter'.
Sun, Nov 01 1992
Poster of The Chaplin Puzzle
The Chaplin Puzzle
Burgess Meredith was
84 in The Chaplin Puzzle
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
Burgess Meredith was
83 in Preminger: Anatomy of a Filmmaker
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 28 1991
Poster of Night of the Hunter
Night of the Hunter
Burgess Meredith was
83 in Night of the Hunter
as 'Birdy'.
Sat, May 04 1991
Poster of Rocky V
Rocky V
Burgess Meredith was
83 in Rocky V
as 'Mickey Goldmill'.
Fri, Nov 16 1990
Poster of State of Grace
State of Grace
Burgess Meredith was
82 in State of Grace
as 'Finn'.
Fri, Sep 14 1990
Poster of Oddball Hall
Oddball Hall
Burgess Meredith was
82 in Oddball Hall
as 'Ingersol'.
Fri, Jun 22 1990
Poster of The Wickedest Witch
The Wickedest Witch
Burgess Meredith was
81 in The Wickedest Witch
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Oct 29 1989
Poster of John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
Burgess Meredith was
81 in John Huston: The Man, the Movies, the Maverick
as 'Prologue Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Full Moon in Blue Water
Full Moon in Blue Water
Burgess Meredith was
81 in Full Moon in Blue Water
as 'The General'.
Wed, Nov 23 1988
Poster of Hot to Trot
Hot to Trot
Burgess Meredith was
80 in Hot to Trot
as 'Don's Dad'.
Fri, Aug 26 1988
Poster of Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Mr. Corbett's Ghost
Burgess Meredith was
80 in Mr. Corbett's Ghost
as 'Mad Tom'.
Thu, Dec 31 1987
Poster of King Lear
King Lear
Burgess Meredith was
79 in King Lear
as 'Don Learo'.
Tue, Sep 15 1987
Poster of G.I. Joe: The Movie
G.I. Joe: The Movie
Burgess Meredith was
79 in G.I. Joe: The Movie
as 'Golobulus (voice)'.
Sat, Aug 01 1987
Poster of The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard
The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard
Burgess Meredith was
78 in The Blinkins: The Bear and the Blizzard
as 'Mr. Ben the Owl'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Outrage!
Outrage!
Burgess Meredith was
78 in Outrage!
as 'Judge Aaron Klein'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
Burgess Meredith was
78 in Santa Claus: The Making of the Movie
as 'Self'.
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of Santa Claus: The Movie
Santa Claus: The Movie
Burgess Meredith was
77 in Santa Claus: The Movie
as 'Ancient Elf'.
Tue, Oct 29 1985
Poster of Broken Rainbow
Broken Rainbow
Burgess Meredith was
77 in Broken Rainbow
as 'Historical Voice (voice)'.
Sun, May 05 1985
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Burgess Meredith was
77 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Answers
Answers
Burgess Meredith was
77 in Answers
as 'Chas Potter (Segment "The Constituent")'.
Tue, Jan 01 1985
Poster of Wet Gold
Wet Gold
Burgess Meredith was
76 in Wet Gold
as 'Sampson'.
Sun, Oct 28 1984
Poster of Thumbelina
Thumbelina
Burgess Meredith was
76 in Thumbelina
as 'Mr. Mole'.
Mon, Jun 11 1984
Poster of Rocky III
Rocky III
Burgess Meredith was
74 in Rocky III
as 'Mickey Goldmill'.
Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Puff the Magic Dragon: The Incredible Mr. Nobody
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Incredible Mr. Nobody
Burgess Meredith was
74 in Puff the Magic Dragon: The Incredible Mr. Nobody
as 'Puff the Magic Dragon'.
Mon, May 17 1982
Poster of True Confessions
True Confessions
Burgess Meredith was
73 in True Confessions
as 'Msgr. Seamus Fargo'.
Fri, Sep 25 1981
Poster of Clash of the Titans
Clash of the Titans
Burgess Meredith was
73 in Clash of the Titans
as 'Ammon'.
Fri, Jun 12 1981
Poster of The Last Chase
The Last Chase
Burgess Meredith was
73 in The Last Chase
as 'Captain J.G. Williams'.
Wed, Apr 01 1981
Poster of Mr. Griffin and Me
Mr. Griffin and Me
Burgess Meredith was
73 in Mr. Griffin and Me
as 'Kenneth Griffin'.
Fri, Jan 09 1981
Poster of Final Assignment
Final Assignment
Burgess Meredith was
72 in Final Assignment
as 'Zak'.
Wed, Oct 01 1980
Poster of When Time Ran Out...
When Time Ran Out...
Burgess Meredith was
72 in When Time Ran Out...
as 'Rene Valdez'.
Fri, Mar 28 1980
Poster of Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
Burgess Meredith was
72 in Puff the Magic Dragon: The Land of the Living Lies
as 'Puff the Magic Dragon'.
Sat, Nov 17 1979
Poster of Rocky II
Rocky II
Burgess Meredith was
71 in Rocky II
as 'Mickey Goldmill'.
Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of UFOs: It Has Begun
UFOs: It Has Begun
Burgess Meredith was
71 in UFOs: It Has Begun
Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Magic
Magic
Burgess Meredith was
70 in Magic
as 'Ben Greene'.
Wed, Nov 08 1978
Poster of The Great Bank Hoax
The Great Bank Hoax
Burgess Meredith was
70 in The Great Bank Hoax
as 'Jack Stutz'.
Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Puff, the Magic Dragon
Puff, the Magic Dragon
Burgess Meredith was
70 in Puff, the Magic Dragon
as 'Puff'.
Mon, Oct 30 1978
Poster of Foul Play
Foul Play
Burgess Meredith was
70 in Foul Play
as 'Mr. Hennessey'.
Fri, Jul 14 1978
Poster of Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
Burgess Meredith was
70 in Kate Bliss and the Ticker Tape Kid
as 'William Blackstone'.
Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of The Amazing Captain Nemo
The Amazing Captain Nemo
Burgess Meredith was
70 in The Amazing Captain Nemo
as 'Prof. Waldo Cunningham'.
Fri, May 12 1978
Poster of The Manitou
The Manitou
Burgess Meredith was
70 in The Manitou
as 'Dr. Snow'.
Fri, Apr 28 1978
Poster of The Living Sands of Namib
The Living Sands of Namib
Burgess Meredith was
70 in The Living Sands of Namib
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Golden Rendezvous
Golden Rendezvous
Burgess Meredith was
70 in Golden Rendezvous
as 'Van Heurden'.
Sun, Dec 25 1977
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
Burgess Meredith was
70 in The Last Hurrah
as 'Cardinal Burke'.
Wed, Nov 16 1977
Poster of SST: Death Flight
SST: Death Flight
Burgess Meredith was
69 in SST: Death Flight
as 'Willy Basset'.
Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Tail Gunner Joe
Tail Gunner Joe
Burgess Meredith was
69 in Tail Gunner Joe
as 'Joseph Welch'.
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
Burgess Meredith was
69 in Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye
as 'John F. "Honey Fitz" Fitzgerald'.
Thu, Jan 27 1977
Poster of The Sentinel
The Sentinel
Burgess Meredith was
69 in The Sentinel
as 'Charles Chazen'.
Fri, Jan 07 1977
Poster of Rocky
Rocky
Burgess Meredith was
69 in Rocky
as 'Mickey Goldmill'.
Sat, Nov 20 1976
Poster of Burnt Offerings
Burnt Offerings
Burgess Meredith was
68 in Burnt Offerings
as 'Arnold Allardyce'.
Mon, Oct 18 1976
Poster of Circasia
Circasia
Burgess Meredith was
68 in Circasia
as 'Clown'.
Thu, Apr 08 1976
Poster of The Hindenburg
The Hindenburg
Burgess Meredith was
68 in The Hindenburg
as 'Emilio Pajetta'.
Thu, Dec 25 1975
Poster of The Master Gunfighter
The Master Gunfighter
Burgess Meredith was
67 in The Master Gunfighter
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Oct 03 1975
Poster of 92 in the Shade
92 in the Shade
Burgess Meredith was
67 in 92 in the Shade
as 'Goldsboro'.
Fri, Aug 22 1975
Poster of Hay que matar a B.
Hay que matar a B.
Burgess Meredith was
67 in Hay que matar a B.
as 'Hector'.
Sat, Jun 14 1975
Poster of The Day of the Locust
The Day of the Locust
Burgess Meredith was
67 in The Day of the Locust
as 'Harry Greener'.
Wed, May 07 1975
Poster of Golden Needles
Golden Needles
Burgess Meredith was
66 in Golden Needles
as 'Winters'.
Wed, Jul 17 1974
Poster of Old Faithful
Old Faithful
Burgess Meredith was
65 in Old Faithful
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Jan 01 1973
Poster of The Man
The Man
Burgess Meredith was
64 in The Man
as 'Senator Watson'.
Wed, Jul 19 1972
Poster of A Fan's Notes
A Fan's Notes
Burgess Meredith was
64 in A Fan's Notes
as 'Mr. Blue'.
Sun, Jul 02 1972
Poster of Beware! The Blob
Beware! The Blob
Burgess Meredith was
64 in Beware! The Blob
as 'Old Hobo'.
Wed, Jun 21 1972
Poster of The New Healers
The New Healers
Burgess Meredith was
64 in The New Healers
as 'Dr. Simmons'.
Mon, Mar 27 1972
Poster of Probe
Probe
Burgess Meredith was
64 in Probe
as 'V.C.R. Cameron'.
Mon, Feb 21 1972
Poster of Getting Away from It All
Getting Away from It All
Burgess Meredith was
64 in Getting Away from It All
as 'Capt. Frank Coffin'.
Tue, Jan 18 1972
Poster of We the People
We the People
Burgess Meredith was
64 in We the People
as 'Narrator'.
Sat, Jan 01 1972
Poster of Such Good Friends
Such Good Friends
Burgess Meredith was
64 in Such Good Friends
as 'Kalman'.
Thu, Dec 16 1971
Poster of The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove
The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove
Burgess Meredith was
63 in The Strange Monster of Strawberry Cove
as 'Henry Meade'.
Sat, Oct 30 1971
Poster of Lock, Stock and Barrel
Lock, Stock and Barrel
Burgess Meredith was
63 in Lock, Stock and Barrel
as 'Rev. Willie Pursle'.
Fri, Sep 24 1971
Poster of Clay Pigeon
Clay Pigeon
Burgess Meredith was
63 in Clay Pigeon
as 'Freedom Lovelace'.
Sun, Aug 01 1971
Poster of There Was a Crooked Man...
There Was a Crooked Man...
Burgess Meredith was
62 in There Was a Crooked Man...
as 'The Missouri Kid'.
Fri, Sep 18 1970
Poster of The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
Burgess Meredith was
62 in The Yin and the Yang of Mr. Go
as 'The Dolphin'.
Thu, Jan 01 1970
Poster of The Reivers
The Reivers
Burgess Meredith was
62 in The Reivers
as 'Lucius / Narrator (voice)'.
Sat, Dec 20 1969
Poster of Winter of the Witch
Winter of the Witch
Burgess Meredith was
61 in Winter of the Witch
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Oct 31 1969
Poster of Hard Contract
Hard Contract
Burgess Meredith was
61 in Hard Contract
as 'Ramsey Williams'.
Wed, Apr 30 1969
Poster of The Father
The Father
Burgess Meredith was
61 in The Father
as 'Captain Ned'.
Wed, Apr 16 1969
Poster of Mackenna's Gold
Mackenna's Gold
Burgess Meredith was
61 in Mackenna's Gold
as 'The Storekeeper'.
Tue, Mar 18 1969
Poster of Skidoo
Skidoo
Burgess Meredith was
61 in Skidoo
as 'The Warden'.
Thu, Dec 19 1968
Poster of Stay Away, Joe
Stay Away, Joe
Burgess Meredith was
60 in Stay Away, Joe
as 'Charlie Lightcloud'.
Fri, Mar 08 1968
Poster of Dear Mr. Gable
Dear Mr. Gable
Burgess Meredith was
60 in Dear Mr. Gable
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Mar 05 1968
Poster of Torture Garden
Torture Garden
Burgess Meredith was
59 in Torture Garden
as 'Dr. Diabolo (Framing Story)'.
Wed, Nov 01 1967
Poster of Hurry Sundown
Hurry Sundown
Burgess Meredith was
59 in Hurry Sundown
as 'Judge Purcell'.
Thu, Feb 09 1967
Poster of The Crazy-Quilt
The Crazy-Quilt
Burgess Meredith was
58 in The Crazy-Quilt
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Mon, Oct 03 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Burgess Meredith was
58 in Batman
as 'The Penguin'.
Sat, Jul 30 1966
Poster of A Big Hand for the Little Lady
A Big Hand for the Little Lady
Burgess Meredith was
58 in A Big Hand for the Little Lady
as 'Doc Scully'.
Wed, Jun 08 1966
Poster of Madame X
Madame X
Burgess Meredith was
58 in Madame X
as 'Dan Sullivan'.
Thu, Mar 03 1966
Poster of In Harm's Way
In Harm's Way
Burgess Meredith was
57 in In Harm's Way
as 'Commander Egan Powell'.
Tue, Apr 06 1965
Poster of Fanfare for a Death Scene
Fanfare for a Death Scene
Burgess Meredith was
56 in Fanfare for a Death Scene
as 'Prof. George Bannerman'.
Tue, Sep 01 1964
Poster of The Cardinal
The Cardinal
Burgess Meredith was
56 in The Cardinal
as 'Father Halley'.
Thu, Dec 12 1963
Poster of Advise & Consent
Advise & Consent
Burgess Meredith was
54 in Advise & Consent
as 'Herbert Gelman'.
Wed, Jun 06 1962
Poster of Waiting for Godot
Waiting for Godot
Burgess Meredith was
53 in Waiting for Godot
as 'Vladimir'.
Sun, Jan 01 1961
Poster of Sorcerers' Village
Sorcerers' Village
Burgess Meredith was
50 in Sorcerers' Village
as 'Narrator'.
Wed, Jul 02 1958
Poster of The Kidnappers
The Kidnappers
Burgess Meredith was
50 in The Kidnappers
as 'Louis Halliburton'.
Thu, May 15 1958
Poster of Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer
Burgess Meredith was
50 in Albert Schweitzer
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Nov 22 1957
Poster of Joe Butterfly
Joe Butterfly
Burgess Meredith was
49 in Joe Butterfly
as 'Joe Butterfly'.
Wed, May 29 1957
Poster of Works of Calder
Works of Calder
Burgess Meredith was
43 in Works of Calder
as 'Narrator'.
Sun, Dec 31 1950
Poster of Golden Arrow
Golden Arrow
Burgess Meredith was
42 in Golden Arrow
as 'Dick'.
Sat, Dec 31 1949
Poster of The Man on the Eiffel Tower
The Man on the Eiffel Tower
Burgess Meredith was
42 in The Man on the Eiffel Tower
as 'Joseph Heurtin'.
Mon, Dec 12 1949
Poster of Jigsaw
Jigsaw
Burgess Meredith was
41 in Jigsaw
as 'Jack - Bartender (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 11 1949
Poster of On Our Merry Way
On Our Merry Way
Burgess Meredith was
40 in On Our Merry Way
as 'Oliver M. Pease'.
Tue, Feb 03 1948
Poster of A Yank Comes Back
A Yank Comes Back
Burgess Meredith was
40 in A Yank Comes Back
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 1948
Poster of Mine Own Executioner
Mine Own Executioner
Burgess Meredith was
40 in Mine Own Executioner
as 'Felix Milne'.
Sat, Nov 22 1947
Poster of Magnificent Doll
Magnificent Doll
Burgess Meredith was
39 in Magnificent Doll
as 'James Madison'.
Sun, Dec 08 1946
Poster of The Diary of a Chambermaid
The Diary of a Chambermaid
Burgess Meredith was
38 in The Diary of a Chambermaid
as 'Captain Mauger'.
Fri, Feb 15 1946
Poster of A Walk in the Sun
A Walk in the Sun
Burgess Meredith was
38 in A Walk in the Sun
Tue, Dec 25 1945
Poster of Story of G.I. Joe
Story of G.I. Joe
Burgess Meredith was
37 in Story of G.I. Joe
as 'Ernie Pyle'.
Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of Attack: The Battle for New Britain
Attack: The Battle for New Britain
Burgess Meredith was
36 in Attack: The Battle for New Britain
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Tue, Jun 20 1944
Poster of Tunisian Victory
Tunisian Victory
Burgess Meredith was
36 in Tunisian Victory
as 'American soldier (voice)'.
Thu, Mar 23 1944
Poster of Hymn of the Nations
Hymn of the Nations
Burgess Meredith was
36 in Hymn of the Nations
as 'Narrator(voice)'.
Tue, Feb 01 1944
Poster of A Salute to France
A Salute to France
Burgess Meredith was
36 in A Salute to France
as 'Joe - the American Soldier'.
Sun, Jan 02 1944
Poster of Our Country
Our Country
Burgess Meredith was
36 in Our Country
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 02 1944
Poster of The Rear Gunner
The Rear Gunner
Burgess Meredith was
35 in The Rear Gunner
as 'Pvt. L.A. Pee Wee Williams'.
Sat, Apr 10 1943
Poster of The United States Service Bands
The United States Service Bands
Burgess Meredith was
35 in The United States Service Bands
as 'footage from 'The Rear Gunner' (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of A Welcome to Britain
A Welcome to Britain
Burgess Meredith was
35 in A Welcome to Britain
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1943
Poster of Street of Chance
Street of Chance
Burgess Meredith was
34 in Street of Chance
as 'Frank Thompson'.
Sat, Oct 03 1942
Poster of Tom, Dick and Harry
Tom, Dick and Harry
Burgess Meredith was
33 in Tom, Dick and Harry
as 'Harry'.
Fri, Jun 13 1941
Poster of That Uncertain Feeling
That Uncertain Feeling
Burgess Meredith was
33 in That Uncertain Feeling
as 'Alexander Sebastian'.
Sun, Apr 20 1941
Poster of The Forgotten Village
The Forgotten Village
Burgess Meredith was
33 in The Forgotten Village
as 'Narrator'.
Fri, Feb 07 1941
Poster of Second Chorus
Second Chorus
Burgess Meredith was
33 in Second Chorus
as 'Hank Taylor'.
Fri, Jan 03 1941
Poster of San Francisco Docks
San Francisco Docks
Burgess Meredith was
33 in San Francisco Docks
as 'Johnny Barnes'.
Wed, Dec 25 1940
Poster of Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson
Burgess Meredith was
32 in Castle on the Hudson
as 'Steve Rockford'.
Sat, Feb 17 1940
Poster of Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Burgess Meredith was
32 in Of Mice and Men
as 'George'.
Sun, Dec 24 1939
Poster of Idiot's Delight
Idiot's Delight
Burgess Meredith was
31 in Idiot's Delight
as 'Quillary'.
Fri, Jan 27 1939
Poster of Spring Madness
Spring Madness
Burgess Meredith was
30 in Spring Madness
as 'The Lippencott'.
Fri, Nov 11 1938
Poster of There Goes the Groom
There Goes the Groom
Burgess Meredith was
29 in There Goes the Groom
as 'Derek "Dick" Matthews'.
Fri, Oct 29 1937
Poster of Winterset
Winterset
Burgess Meredith was
29 in Winterset
as 'Mio Romagna'.
Thu, Dec 03 1936
Poster of The Scoundrel
The Scoundrel
Burgess Meredith was
27 in The Scoundrel
as 'Flop House Bum'.
Tue, Apr 30 1935

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of National Archives WWII: Air War
National Archives WWII: Air War
Burgess Meredith would have been no older than
89 in National Archives WWII: Air War
First Air Date
Sat, May 06 2006
Poster of In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Burgess Meredith was
80+ in In the Heat of the Night
as 'Judge Cully'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Gloria
Gloria
Burgess Meredith was
74+ in Gloria
as 'Dr. Willard Adams'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Burgess Meredith was
74+ in Faerie Tale Theatre
as 'Mr. Mole'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Burgess Meredith was
66+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Korg: 70,000 B.C.
Korg: 70,000 B.C.
Burgess Meredith was
66+ in Korg: 70,000 B.C.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Search
Search
Burgess Meredith was
64+ in Search
as 'V.C.R. Cameron'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 13 1972
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Burgess Meredith was
63+ in Night Gallery
as 'Charlie Finnegan'.
First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Burgess Meredith was
61+ in Love, American Style
as 'Harrison Merriweather'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Burgess Meredith was
61+ in Room 222
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Burgess Meredith was
59+ in Mannix
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Burgess Meredith was
59+ in Ironside
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Burgess Meredith was
59+ in The Invaders
as 'Theodore Booth'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Burgess Meredith was
58+ in The Monkees
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Batman
Batman
Burgess Meredith was
58+ in Batman
as 'The Penguin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 12 1966
Poster of The Loner
The Loner
Burgess Meredith was
57+ in The Loner
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Laredo
Laredo
Burgess Meredith was
57+ in Laredo
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of Branded
Branded
Burgess Meredith was
57+ in Branded
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Poster of Profiles in Courage
Profiles in Courage
Burgess Meredith was
56+ in Profiles in Courage
as 'John Peter Altgeld'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 08 1964
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Burgess Meredith was
56+ in Daniel Boone
as 'Alex Hemming'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of 12 O'Clock High
12 O'Clock High
Burgess Meredith was
56+ in 12 O'Clock High
as 'Dr. Michael Rink'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
Burgess Meredith was
55+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963
Poster of Mr. Novak
Mr. Novak
Burgess Meredith was
55+ in Mr. Novak
as 'Principal Martin Woodridge'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Burgess Meredith was
55+ in Burke's Law
as 'Sidney Wilde, Burton Reese, Harold Harold'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of Sam Benedict
Sam Benedict
Burgess Meredith was
54+ in Sam Benedict
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Burgess Meredith was
54+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Burgess Meredith was
53+ in Ben Casey
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Burgess Meredith was
51+ in The Twilight Zone
as 'Henry Bemis, Mr. Smith, Luther Dingle, Romney Wordsworth'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Burgess Meredith was
51+ in Bonanza
as 'Owney Duggan'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Burgess Meredith was
51+ in The Bell Telephone Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Rawhide
Rawhide
Burgess Meredith was
51+ in Rawhide
as 'Tom Gwynn, Matthew Higgins, Hannibal H. Plew'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Burgess Meredith was
50+ in Naked City
as 'Duncan Kleist'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Suspicion
Suspicion
Burgess Meredith was
49+ in Suspicion
as 'Ramskill'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 30 1957
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Burgess Meredith was
45+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Thomas A. Edison, Velvet Pants'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Burgess Meredith was
44+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Sid Davis, Cardinal Burke'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Tales of Tomorrow
Tales of Tomorrow
Burgess Meredith was
43+ in Tales of Tomorrow
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 03 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Burgess Meredith was
42+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'David'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Burgess Meredith was
42+ in Your Show of Shows
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Burgess Meredith was
42+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Panelist'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Robert Montgomery Presents
Robert Montgomery Presents
Burgess Meredith was
42+ in Robert Montgomery Presents
as 'Self - Guest Host / Frank Hugo, Stage Manager'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 30 1950
Poster of The Big Story
The Big Story
Burgess Meredith was
41+ in The Big Story
as ', Narrator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1949
Poster of Lights Out
Lights Out
Burgess Meredith was
41+ in Lights Out
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 1949
Poster of Lamp Unto My Feet
Lamp Unto My Feet
Burgess Meredith was
41+ in Lamp Unto My Feet
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 21 1948
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Burgess Meredith was
40+ in Studio One
as 'Gulley Jimson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Burgess Meredith was
40+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948