Jack Burns
Jack Burns | |
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Jack Burns in 1971 | |
| Born | John Francis Burns November 15, 1933 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 27, 2020 (aged 86) Los Angeles, California |
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| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1959–2006 |
| Medium | Stand-up, radio, television, film, theatre |
John Francis Burns (November 15, 1933 – January 27, 2020) was an American comedian, actor, writer and producer. During the 1960s, he was part of two comedy partnerships, first with George Carlin and later with Avery Schreiber. He is also known for his short stint as Warren Ferguson, Barney Fife's replacement on The Andy Griffith Show in 1965. By the 1970s, he had transitioned to working behind the camera as a writer and producer on such comedy series as The Muppet Show and Hee Haw.