Portrait of Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam

Bio: Burton Gilliam (born August 9, 1938) is an American actor. He is best known for memorable roles in several popular 1970s movies, such as Blazing Saddles and Paper Moon, as well as comedic cameos in Back to the Future, Part III and Honeymoon in Vegas
Born: Tue, Aug 09 1938
Birthplace: Dallas, Texas, USA
Burton Gilliam is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Remembering Gene Wilder
Remembering Gene Wilder
Burton Gilliam was
85 in Remembering Gene Wilder
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of The Lucky Man
The Lucky Man
Burton Gilliam was
79 in The Lucky Man
as 'Pawn Broker - Dad'.
Tue, Jan 16 2018
Poster of Fire from Below
Fire from Below
Burton Gilliam was
70 in Fire from Below
as 'Bubba'.
Thu, Jan 01 2009
Poster of Cake: A Wedding Story
Cake: A Wedding Story
Burton Gilliam was
69 in Cake: A Wedding Story
as 'Judge'.
Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Retribution Road
Retribution Road
Burton Gilliam was
69 in Retribution Road
as 'Allie'.
Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of Killing Down
Killing Down
Burton Gilliam was
67 in Killing Down
as 'Turner'.
Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Drop Dead Sexy
Drop Dead Sexy
Burton Gilliam was
66 in Drop Dead Sexy
as 'Big Tex'.
Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of Shtickmen
Shtickmen
Burton Gilliam was
64 in Shtickmen
as 'Ray Sellers'.
Fri, Mar 21 2003
Poster of Mi Amigo
Mi Amigo
Burton Gilliam was
63 in Mi Amigo
as 'Older Pal Grisham'.
Mon, Apr 01 2002
Poster of Drive-In Movie Memories
Drive-In Movie Memories
Burton Gilliam was
63 in Drive-In Movie Memories
Fri, Aug 31 2001
Poster of Back in the Saddle
Back in the Saddle
Burton Gilliam was
62 in Back in the Saddle
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of The Journeyman
The Journeyman
Burton Gilliam was
62 in The Journeyman
as 'Silas Bishop'.
Sat, Mar 10 2001
Poster of The Love Bug
The Love Bug
Burton Gilliam was
59 in The Love Bug
as 'Mecanic Race Announcer'.
Sat, Nov 29 1997
Poster of Victim of Desire
Victim of Desire
Burton Gilliam was
56 in Victim of Desire
as 'Lynch'.
Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of The Getaway
The Getaway
Burton Gilliam was
55 in The Getaway
as 'Gollie'.
Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas
Burton Gilliam was
54 in Honeymoon in Vegas
as 'Roy'.
Fri, Aug 28 1992
Poster of Quake
Quake
Burton Gilliam was
53 in Quake
as 'Willie'.
Tue, Jun 23 1992
Poster of The Terror Within II
The Terror Within II
Burton Gilliam was
52 in The Terror Within II
as 'Dewitt'.
Fri, Jan 18 1991
Poster of Back to the Future Part III
Back to the Future Part III
Burton Gilliam was
51 in Back to the Future Part III
as 'Colt Gun Salesman'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of The Underachievers
The Underachievers
Burton Gilliam was
49 in The Underachievers
as 'Red'.
Wed, Jun 01 1988
Poster of Uphill All the Way
Uphill All the Way
Burton Gilliam was
47 in Uphill All the Way
as 'Corporal'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
Burton Gilliam was
46 in Fletch
as 'Bud'.
Fri, May 31 1985
Poster of The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
Burton Gilliam was
42 in The Girl, the Gold Watch & Dynamite
as 'Hoover Hess III'.
Thu, May 21 1981
Poster of The Georgia Peaches
The Georgia Peaches
Burton Gilliam was
42 in The Georgia Peaches
as 'Delbert Huggins'.
Sat, Nov 08 1980
Poster of The Jericho Mile
The Jericho Mile
Burton Gilliam was
42 in The Jericho Mile
as 'Jimmy-Jack'.
Fri, Oct 31 1980
Poster of The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything
The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything
Burton Gilliam was
41 in The Girl, the Gold Watch & Everything
as 'Hoover Hess'.
Fri, Jun 13 1980
Poster of Where the Ladies Go
Where the Ladies Go
Burton Gilliam was
41 in Where the Ladies Go
as 'Stotts'.
Fri, Mar 14 1980
Poster of The $5.20 an Hour Dream
The $5.20 an Hour Dream
Burton Gilliam was
41 in The $5.20 an Hour Dream
as 'Turnvil'.
Sat, Jan 26 1980
Poster of Lawman Without a Gun
Lawman Without a Gun
Burton Gilliam was
40 in Lawman Without a Gun
as 'Rev. Farrell'.
Wed, May 30 1979
Poster of Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
Burton Gilliam was
39 in Big Bob Johnson and His Fantastic Speed Circus
as 'Half-Moon Muldoon'.
Tue, Jun 27 1978
Poster of The Beasts Are on the Streets
The Beasts Are on the Streets
Burton Gilliam was
39 in The Beasts Are on the Streets
as 'Al Loring'.
Thu, May 18 1978
Poster of Telefon
Telefon
Burton Gilliam was
39 in Telefon
as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
Fri, Dec 16 1977
Poster of Another Man, Another Chance
Another Man, Another Chance
Burton Gilliam was
39 in Another Man, Another Chance
as 'Sheriff Murphy'.
Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Gator
Gator
Burton Gilliam was
38 in Gator
as 'Smiley'.
Wed, Aug 25 1976
Poster of The Ransom of Red Chief
The Ransom of Red Chief
Burton Gilliam was
37 in The Ransom of Red Chief
as 'Ebenezer Dorset'.
Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of The Night That Panicked America
The Night That Panicked America
Burton Gilliam was
37 in The Night That Panicked America
as 'Tex'.
Fri, Oct 31 1975
Poster of Hearts of the West
Hearts of the West
Burton Gilliam was
37 in Hearts of the West
as 'Lester'.
Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely
Burton Gilliam was
36 in Farewell, My Lovely
as 'Cowboy'.
Fri, Aug 08 1975
Poster of At Long Last Love
At Long Last Love
Burton Gilliam was
36 in At Long Last Love
as 'Man at Racetrack'.
Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Burton Gilliam was
35 in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
as 'Welder'.
Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of Remember When
Remember When
Burton Gilliam was
35 in Remember When
as 'Zack'.
Sat, Mar 23 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Burton Gilliam was
35 in Blazing Saddles
as 'Lyle'.
Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Burton Gilliam was
34 in Paper Moon
as 'Floyd (Desk Clerk)'.
Wed, May 09 1973

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Inspector Mom
Inspector Mom
Burton Gilliam was
68+ in Inspector Mom
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Sat, Nov 18 2006
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
Burton Gilliam was
56+ in Sliders
as 'Stage Driver'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
Burton Gilliam was
55+ in Weird Science
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 05 1994
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Burton Gilliam was
54+ in Walker, Texas Ranger
as 'Frank'.
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Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Evening Shade
Evening Shade
Burton Gilliam was
52+ in Evening Shade
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Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of North and South
North and South
Burton Gilliam was
47+ in North and South
as 'Cpl. Strock'.
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Sun, Nov 03 1985
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Burton Gilliam was
44+ in The A-Team
as 'Sheriff Jeff Lewis'.
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Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Mama's Family
Mama's Family
Burton Gilliam was
44+ in Mama's Family
as 'Bud'.
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Sat, Jan 22 1983
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Burton Gilliam was
44+ in Knight Rider
as 'Trucker Gene'.
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Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Flo
Flo
Burton Gilliam was
41+ in Flo
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 21 1980
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
Burton Gilliam was
38+ in How the West Was Won
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Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of Alice
Alice
Burton Gilliam was
38+ in Alice
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Burton Gilliam was
36+ in Paper Moon
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Burton Gilliam was
34+ in The Waltons
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Burton Gilliam was
33+ in Cannon
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971