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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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Poster of Remembering Gene Wilder
Remembering Gene Wilder
Burton Gilliam was 85 in Remembering Gene Wilder as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 2024
Poster of The Lucky Man
The Lucky Man
Burton Gilliam was 79 in The Lucky Man as 'Pawn Broker - Dad'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 16 2018
Poster of Fire from Below
Fire from Below
Burton Gilliam was 70 in Fire from Below as 'Bubba'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 2007
Poster of Retribution Road
Retribution Road
Burton Gilliam was 69 in Retribution Road as 'Allie'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of Killing Down
Killing Down
Burton Gilliam was 67 in Killing Down as 'Turner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2006
Poster of Drop Dead Sexy
Drop Dead Sexy
Burton Gilliam was 66 in Drop Dead Sexy as 'Big Tex'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of Shtickmen
Shtickmen
Burton Gilliam was 64 in Shtickmen as 'Ray Sellers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 21 2003
Poster of Mi Amigo
Mi Amigo
Burton Gilliam was 63 in Mi Amigo as 'Older Pal Grisham'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 2002
Poster of Drive-In Movie Memories
Drive-In Movie Memories
Burton Gilliam was 63 in Drive-In Movie Memories
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 19 2001
Poster of The Journeyman
The Journeyman
Burton Gilliam was 62 in The Journeyman as 'Silas Bishop'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 2001
Poster of The Love Bug
The Love Bug
Burton Gilliam was 59 in The Love Bug as 'Mecanic Race Announcer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1997
Poster of Victim of Desire
Victim of Desire
Burton Gilliam was 56 in Victim of Desire as 'Lynch'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1995
Poster of The Getaway
The Getaway
Burton Gilliam was 55 in The Getaway as 'Gollie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1994
Poster of Honeymoon in Vegas
Honeymoon in Vegas
Burton Gilliam was 54 in Honeymoon in Vegas as 'Roy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1992
Poster of Quake
Quake
Burton Gilliam was 53 in Quake as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of The Underachievers
The Underachievers
Burton Gilliam was 49 in The Underachievers as 'Red'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Fletch
Fletch
Burton Gilliam was 46 in Fletch as 'Bud'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 21 1981
Poster of The Georgia Peaches
The Georgia Peaches
Burton Gilliam was 42 in The Georgia Peaches as 'Delbert Huggins'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1980
Poster of The Jericho Mile
The Jericho Mile
Burton Gilliam was 42 in The Jericho Mile as 'Jimmy-Jack'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1978
Poster of Telefon
Telefon
Burton Gilliam was 39 in Telefon as 'Gas Station Attendant'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1977
Poster of Gator
Gator
Burton Gilliam was 38 in Gator as 'Smiley'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 08 1975
Poster of Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely
Burton Gilliam was 36 in Farewell, My Lovely as 'Cowboy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1975
Poster of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Burton Gilliam was 35 in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot as 'Welder'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 23 1974
Poster of Remember When
Remember When
Burton Gilliam was 35 in Remember When as 'Zack'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1974
Poster of Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
Burton Gilliam was 35 in Blazing Saddles as 'Lyle'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 07 1974
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Burton Gilliam was 34 in Paper Moon as 'Floyd (Desk Clerk)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1973

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 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of Weird Science
Weird Science
Burton Gilliam was 55+ in Weird Science
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Evening Shade
Evening Shade
Burton Gilliam was 52+ in Evening Shade
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 21 1990
Poster of North and South
North and South
Burton Gilliam was 47+ in North and South as 'Cpl. Strock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 03 1985
Poster of The A-Team
The A-Team
Burton Gilliam was 44+ in The A-Team as 'Sheriff Jeff Lewis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1983
Poster of Mama's Family
Mama's Family
Burton Gilliam was 44+ in Mama's Family as 'Bud'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1983
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Burton Gilliam was 44+ in Knight Rider as 'Trucker Gene'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Flo
Flo
Burton Gilliam was 41+ in Flo
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 06 1977
Poster of Alice
Alice
Burton Gilliam was 38+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Paper Moon
Paper Moon
Burton Gilliam was 36+ in Paper Moon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Burton Gilliam was 34+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Burton Gilliam was 33+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971