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Smiley Burnette

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lester Alvin Burnett (March 18, 1911 – February 16, 1967), better known as Smiley Burnette, was a popular American country music performer and a comedic actor in Western films and on radio and TV, playing sidekick to Gene Autry and other B-movie cowboys. He was also a prolific singer-songwriter who could play as many as 100 musical instruments, some simultaneously

Born: Sat, Mar 18 1911

Birthplace: Summum, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Feb 16 1967

Smiley Burnette is 55 years old

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Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs

Smiley Burnette would have been no older than 55 in Golden Saddles, Silver Spurs as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2000

Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch

Smiley Burnette would have been no older than 55 in Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch as '(archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 01 1976

It's Showtime

Smiley Burnette would have been no older than 55 in It's Showtime as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976

Saginaw Trail

Smiley Burnette was 42 in Saginaw Trail as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 20 1953

Pack Train

Smiley Burnette was 42 in Pack Train as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 04 1953

Goldtown Ghost Riders

Smiley Burnette was 42 in Goldtown Ghost Riders as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953

On Top of Old Smoky

Smiley Burnette was 42 in On Top of Old Smoky as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1953

Winning of the West

Smiley Burnette was 41 in Winning of the West as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

The Kid from Broken Gun

Smiley Burnette was 41 in The Kid from Broken Gun as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 19 1952

Junction City

Smiley Burnette was 41 in Junction City as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 12 1952

The Rough, Tough West

Smiley Burnette was 41 in The Rough, Tough West as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 14 1952

Laramie Mountains

Smiley Burnette was 41 in Laramie Mountains as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1952

The Hawk of Wild River

Smiley Burnette was 40 in The Hawk of Wild River as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 28 1952

Smoky Canyon

Smiley Burnette was 40 in Smoky Canyon as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1952

Pecos River

Smiley Burnette was 40 in Pecos River as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 15 1951

The Kid from Amarillo

Smiley Burnette was 40 in The Kid from Amarillo as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1951

Cyclone Fury

Smiley Burnette was 40 in Cyclone Fury as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 14 1951

Bonanza Town

Smiley Burnette was 40 in Bonanza Town as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1951

Snake River Desperadoes

Smiley Burnette was 40 in Snake River Desperadoes as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 30 1951

Whirlwind

Smiley Burnette was 40 in Whirlwind as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1951

Fort Savage Raiders

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Fort Savage Raiders as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1951

Ridin' the Outlaw Trail

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Ridin' the Outlaw Trail as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1951

Prairie Roundup

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Prairie Roundup as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 15 1951

Frontier Outpost

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Frontier Outpost as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 29 1950

Lightning Guns

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Lightning Guns as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1950

Raiders of Tomahawk Creek

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Raiders of Tomahawk Creek as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1950

Across the Badlands

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Across the Badlands as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 14 1950

Streets of Ghost Town

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Streets of Ghost Town as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 03 1950

Texas Dynamo

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Texas Dynamo as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 1950

Outcasts of Black Mesa

Smiley Burnette was 39 in Outcasts of Black Mesa as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 13 1950

Trail of the Rustlers

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Trail of the Rustlers as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 02 1950

Renegades of the Sage

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Renegades of the Sage as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1949

Horsemen of the Sierras

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Horsemen of the Sierras as 'Sheriff Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 22 1949

Bandits of El Dorado

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Bandits of El Dorado as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 19 1949

South of Death Valley

Smiley Burnette was 38 in South of Death Valley as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 08 1949

The Blazing Trail

Smiley Burnette was 38 in The Blazing Trail as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 1949

Laramie

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Laramie as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1949

Desert Vigilante

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Desert Vigilante as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1949

Challenge of the Range

Smiley Burnette was 38 in Challenge of the Range as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 02 1949

Quick on the Trigger

Smiley Burnette was 37 in Quick on the Trigger as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1948

El Dorado Pass

Smiley Burnette was 37 in El Dorado Pass as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 1948

Trail to Laredo

Smiley Burnette was 37 in Trail to Laredo as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 11 1948

Blazing Across the Pecos

Smiley Burnette was 37 in Blazing Across the Pecos as 'Marshal Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1948

Whirlwind Raiders

Smiley Burnette was 37 in Whirlwind Raiders as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1948

West of Sonora

Smiley Burnette was 37 in West of Sonora as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1948

Phantom Valley

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Phantom Valley as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1948

Six-Gun Law

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Six-Gun Law as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 09 1948

Last Days of Boot Hill

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Last Days of Boot Hill as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1947

Buckaroo from Powder River

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Buckaroo from Powder River as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 13 1947

Riders of the Lone Star

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Riders of the Lone Star as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 14 1947

The Stranger From Ponca City

Smiley Burnette was 36 in The Stranger From Ponca City as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 03 1947

Prairie Raiders

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Prairie Raiders as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1947

Law of the Canyon

Smiley Burnette was 36 in Law of the Canyon as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 23 1947

West of Dodge City

Smiley Burnette was 36 in West of Dodge City as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 26 1947

The Lone Hand Texan

Smiley Burnette was 35 in The Lone Hand Texan as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1947

South of the Chisholm Trail

Smiley Burnette was 35 in South of the Chisholm Trail as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 1947

The Fighting Frontiersman

Smiley Burnette was 35 in The Fighting Frontiersman as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 10 1946

Terror Trail

Smiley Burnette was 35 in Terror Trail as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 21 1946

Landrush

Smiley Burnette was 35 in Landrush as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 18 1946

Heading West

Smiley Burnette was 35 in Heading West as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 1946

The Desert Horseman

Smiley Burnette was 35 in The Desert Horseman as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1946

Two-Fisted Stranger

Smiley Burnette was 35 in Two-Fisted Stranger as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 30 1946

Galloping Thunder

Smiley Burnette was 35 in Galloping Thunder as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 1946

Gunning for Vengeance

Smiley Burnette was 35 in Gunning for Vengeance as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1946

Roaring Rangers

Smiley Burnette was 34 in Roaring Rangers as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 14 1946

Firebrands of Arizona

Smiley Burnette was 33 in Firebrands of Arizona as 'Frog / Beefsteak Discoe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1944

Code of the Prairie

Smiley Burnette was 33 in Code of the Prairie as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1944

Bordertown Trail

Smiley Burnette was 33 in Bordertown Trail as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 1944

Call of the Rockies

Smiley Burnette was 33 in Call of the Rockies as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1944

The Laramie Trail

Smiley Burnette was 33 in The Laramie Trail as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 03 1944

Beneath Western Skies

Smiley Burnette was 32 in Beneath Western Skies as 'Sheriff Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1944

Pride of the Plains

Smiley Burnette was 32 in Pride of the Plains as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1944

Raiders of Sunset Pass

Smiley Burnette was 32 in Raiders of Sunset Pass as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 30 1943

Beyond the Last Frontier

Smiley Burnette was 32 in Beyond the Last Frontier as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 18 1943

Silver Spurs

Smiley Burnette was 32 in Silver Spurs as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 1943

King of the Cowboys

Smiley Burnette was 32 in King of the Cowboys as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1943

Idaho

Smiley Burnette was 31 in Idaho as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1943

Heart of the Golden West

Smiley Burnette was 31 in Heart of the Golden West as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1942

Bells of Capistrano

Smiley Burnette was 31 in Bells of Capistrano as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 15 1942

Call of the Canyon

Smiley Burnette was 31 in Call of the Canyon as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 17 1942

Stardust on the Sage

Smiley Burnette was 31 in Stardust on the Sage as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 25 1942

Home in Wyomin'

Smiley Burnette was 31 in Home in Wyomin' as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 29 1942

Heart of the Rio Grande

Smiley Burnette was 30 in Heart of the Rio Grande as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1942

Cowboy Serenade

Smiley Burnette was 30 in Cowboy Serenade as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1942

Sierra Sue

Smiley Burnette was 30 in Sierra Sue as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 12 1941

Down Mexico Way

Smiley Burnette was 30 in Down Mexico Way as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 15 1941

Under Fiesta Stars

Smiley Burnette was 30 in Under Fiesta Stars as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 25 1941

Sunset in Wyoming

Smiley Burnette was 30 in Sunset in Wyoming as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 15 1941

The Singing Hill

Smiley Burnette was 30 in The Singing Hill as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 25 1941

Back in the Saddle

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Back in the Saddle as 'Frog Milhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

Ridin' on a Rainbow

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Ridin' on a Rainbow as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 24 1941

Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1940

Carolina Moon

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Carolina Moon as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1940

Gaucho Serenade

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Gaucho Serenade as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 1940

Men with Steel Faces

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Men with Steel Faces as 'Oscar (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1940

Rancho Grande

Smiley Burnette was 29 in Rancho Grande as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1940

South of the Border

Smiley Burnette was 28 in South of the Border as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939

Rovin' Tumbleweeds

Smiley Burnette was 28 in Rovin' Tumbleweeds as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 16 1939

In Old Monterey

Smiley Burnette was 28 in In Old Monterey as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 14 1939

Colorado Sunset

Smiley Burnette was 28 in Colorado Sunset as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1939

Mountain Rhythm

Smiley Burnette was 28 in Mountain Rhythm as 'Frog Milhouse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 08 1939

S.O.S Tidal Wave

Smiley Burnette was 28 in S.O.S Tidal Wave as 'Voice of Felix the Dummy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 02 1939

Blue Montana Skies

Smiley Burnette was 28 in Blue Montana Skies as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1939

Mexicali Rose

Smiley Burnette was 28 in Mexicali Rose as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 26 1939

Home on the Prairie

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Home on the Prairie as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1939

Western Jamboree

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Western Jamboree as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938

Rhythm of the Saddle

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Rhythm of the Saddle as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 06 1938

Prairie Moon

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Prairie Moon as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 07 1938

Billy The Kid Returns

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Billy The Kid Returns as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 04 1938

Man from Music Mountain

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Man from Music Mountain as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 1938

Gold Mine in the Sky

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Gold Mine in the Sky as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 04 1938

Under Western Stars

Smiley Burnette was 27 in Under Western Stars as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1938

Hollywood Stadium Mystery

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Hollywood Stadium Mystery as 'Smiley Burnette'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 21 1938

The Old Barn Dance

Smiley Burnette was 26 in The Old Barn Dance as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 29 1938

Manhattan Merry-Go-Round

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Manhattan Merry-Go-Round as 'Frog - Accordian Player'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937

Springtime in the Rockies

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Springtime in the Rockies as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 13 1937

Boots and Saddles

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Boots and Saddles as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1937

Meet the Boy Friend

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Meet the Boy Friend as 'Band Leader'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 12 1937

Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge as 'Colonel Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1937

Public Cowboy No. 1

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Public Cowboy No. 1 as 'Helen Morgan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1937

Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Rootin' Tootin' Rhythm as 'Frog Milhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 12 1937

Git Along Little Dogies

Smiley Burnette was 26 in Git Along Little Dogies as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1937

Round-Up Time in Texas

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Round-Up Time in Texas as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 28 1937

Dick Tracy

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Dick Tracy as 'Mike McGurk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937

Larceny on the Air

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Larceny on the Air as 'Jimmy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 11 1937

A Man Betrayed

Smiley Burnette was 25 in A Man Betrayed as 'Hillbilly'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 27 1936

The Old Corral

Smiley Burnette was 25 in The Old Corral as 'Deputy Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 21 1936

Ride, Ranger, Ride

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Ride, Ranger, Ride as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1936

The Big Show

Smiley Burnette was 25 in The Big Show as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 1936

Oh, Susanna

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Oh, Susanna as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 19 1936

Guns and Guitars

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Guns and Guitars as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 22 1936

The Border Patrolman

Smiley Burnette was 25 in The Border Patrolman as 'Chuck Owens'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 20 1936

Sharad of Atlantis

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Sharad of Atlantis as 'Briny Deep'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1936

Hearts in Bondage

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Hearts in Bondage as 'Rammer'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 26 1936

The Singing Cowboy

Smiley Burnette was 25 in The Singing Cowboy as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 11 1936

Comin' 'Round the Mountain

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Comin' 'Round the Mountain as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 13 1936

Doughnuts and Society

Smiley Burnette was 25 in Doughnuts and Society as 'Mover #2'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1936

Red River Valley

Smiley Burnette was 24 in Red River Valley as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 02 1936

The Singing Vagabond

Smiley Burnette was 24 in The Singing Vagabond as 'Frog'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 16 1935

The Sagebrush Troubadour

Smiley Burnette was 24 in The Sagebrush Troubadour as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 02 1935

Harmony Lane

Smiley Burnette was 24 in Harmony Lane as 'Singer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 22 1935

Melody Trail

Smiley Burnette was 24 in Melody Trail as 'Frog Millhouse'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 21 1935

Waterfront Lady

Smiley Burnette was 24 in Waterfront Lady as 'Musician'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 04 1935

Tumbling Tumbleweeds

Smiley Burnette was 24 in Tumbling Tumbleweeds as 'Smiley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 05 1935

The Adventures of Rex and Rinty

Smiley Burnette was 24 in The Adventures of Rex and Rinty as 'Jensen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 1935

The Kids in the Shoe

Smiley Burnette was 24 in The Kids in the Shoe as 'Singing little boy'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1935

The Phantom Empire

Smiley Burnette was 23 in The Phantom Empire as 'Oscar (as Lester 'Smiley' Burnett)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935

Arizona Bad Man

Smiley Burnette was 23 in Arizona Bad Man as 'Credits Singer'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 01 1935

Mystery Mountain

Smiley Burnette was 23 in Mystery Mountain as 'Lake Teamster (ch's 6-7) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 1934

In Old Santa Fe

Smiley Burnette was 23 in In Old Santa Fe as 'Accordionist-Singer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1934

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

Western von gestern

Smiley Burnette would have been no older than 55 in Western von gestern as 'Frog Millhouse'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 05 1978

Green Acres

Smiley Burnette was 54+ in Green Acres as 'Charley Pratt, Charley Pratt (uncredited)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965

Petticoat Junction

Smiley Burnette was 52+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Charley Pratt'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963