David Burns was an American actor who is best known for his roles in The Saint in London, Let’s Make Love, and She Couldn’t Say No. He was a prominent figure in Broadway musicals and earned recognition for his work in both theater and film.
Personal and Family Life
David Burns was born on June 22, 1901, in New York City, New York. He was married to Mildred Todd until his death on March 12, 1971. Their life together was marked by David’s successful career on stage, earning him accolades and fame.
Death and Legacy
David Burns passed away on March 12, 1971, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, due to a heart attack. He left behind a legacy as a talented comic actor, having won two Tony Awards and receiving a posthumous nomination for his work in Lovely Ladies, Kind Gentlemen.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Let’s Make Love | 1960-09-08 | Oliver Burton |
| The Saint in London | 1939-06-30 | Dugan |
| Who Is Harry Kellerman and Why Is He Saying Those Terrible Things About Me? | 1971-06-15 | Leon Soloway |
| Knock on Wood | 1954-04-06 | Marty Brown |
| St. Martin’s Lane | 1938-10-18 | Hackett |
| Hey! Hey! USA | 1938-10-01 | Tony Ricardo |
| The Price | 1971-02-03 | Gregory Solomon |
| All American Drawback | 1935-10-05 | Game Announcer |
| A Girl Must Live | 1939-09-24 | Joe Gold |
| A Gentleman’s Gentleman | 1939-05-17 | Alfred |
| It’s Always Fair Weather | 1955-08-30 | Tim |
| Deep in My Heart | 1954-12-09 | Lazar Berrison, Sr. |
| Just Like a Woman | 1939-11-16 | Pedro |
| De Luxe Annie | 1918-05-19 | Joe – Grocery Clerk |
| Once Upon a Horse… | 1958-09-01 | Bruno de Gruen |
| Crime Over London | 1936-10-21 | Sniffy |
| The Tiger Makes Out | 1967-08-18 | Mr. Ratner |
| Move | 1970-07-31 | Doorman |
| Four Boys and a Gun | 1957-01-11 | Television man |
| The Queen’s Affair | 1934-03-01 | Manager |
| That Goes Double | 1933-07-29 | Manny Stein |
| The Gang’s All Here | 1939-03-04 | Beretti |
| Eggs | 1971-10-01 | (voice) |
| Romance in Rhythm | 1934-01-01 | Mollari |
| Rendezvous | 1935-10-25 | German-Speaking Bellhop (uncredited) |
| The Sky’s the Limit | 1937-01-01 | “Ballyhoo” Bangs |
| Hallmark Hall of Fame | 1951-12-24 | Gregory Solomon |
| Then Came Bronson | 1969-09-17 | |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| The Trials of O’Brien | 1965-09-18 | The Great McGonigle |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self – comedian |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |