Tony Burton
Acting
Biography
Anthony "Tony" Burton (March 23, 1937 – February 25, 2016) was an American actor and boxer, best known for his role as Tony "Duke" Evers in the Rocky films. He also appeared in The Shining, Assault on Precinct 13, and other films and TV shows.
Born: March 23, 1937
Place of Birth: Flint, Michigan, USA
Known For
Twin Peaks
The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.
The Shining
Jack Torrance accepts a caretaker job at the Overlook Hotel, where he, along with his wife Wendy and their son Danny, must live isolated from the rest of the world for the winter. But they aren't prepared for the madness that lurks within.
White Mama
A poor, elderly white woman living in a tenement in a black ghetto is befriended by a neighborhood boy, and the two of them form a mutually beneficial relationship: he provides her companionship and protection, and she becomes the mother he never had.
Good Times
Good Times is an American sitcom that originally aired from February 8, 1974, until August 1, 1979, on the CBS television network. It was created by Eric Monte and Mike Evans, and developed by Norman Lear, the series' primary executive producer. Good Times is a spin-off of Maude, which is itself a spin-off of All in the Family along with The Jeffersons. The series is set in Chicago. The first two seasons were taped at CBS Television City in Hollywood. In the fall of 1975, the show moved to Metromedia Square, where Norman Lear's own production company was housed.
Rocky
Rocky Balboa is a Philadelphia club fighter who seems to be going nowhere. But when a stroke of fate puts him in the ring with a world heavyweight champion, Rocky knows that it's his one shot at the big time — a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go the distance and come out a winner!
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
Sylvester Stallone and John G. Avildsen narrate behind-the-scenes footage from the making of "Rocky" to mark the film's 40th anniversary.
The Fall Guy
Hollywood stuntman Colt Seavers picks up some extra pocket money by using his rough-and-tumble skills to track and capture bail jumpers.
The Rockford Files
Cranky but likable L.A. PI Jim Rockford pulls no punches (but takes plenty of them). An ex-con sent to the slammer for a crime he didn't commit, Rockford takes on cases others don't want, aided by his tough old man, his lawyer girlfriend and some shady associates from his past.
Airwolf
As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.
Moonlighting
After being duped and going bankrupt, model Maddie is convinced by David to become a partner in a detective agency. Together they solve various cases, while getting comfortable with each other.
Filmography
as Self (archive footage)
as Sheriff Stoker
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
as Bishop Harris
as Fedora
as Sergeant Hawkins
as Jerome Jeter
as Tennessee Eban
as Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
as Simon Walters
as Turner
as Swain
as Sergeant Jim Lytel
as Columbus
as Joseph Little
as Floyd Gates
as Cedric Williams
as Ronnie's Friend
as Mr. Lee
as Bill Jukes
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
as Colonel Riley
as Louie
as Cap Connors
as Big Arthur
as Moustache
as Mike Wintchell
as Clay
as Cappy
as Tony "Duke" Evers
as Bartender
as Moose
as Lt. J.L. Stevens
as Burke
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
as Luther
as Dangerman
as Lucius
as Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
as Rafer
as Garbageman #2
as Durkin
as Black Fighter
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
as Charles
as Taylor George
as Chef
as Avrom
as Fish Man
as Tony "Duke" Evers
as Wells
as Zelds
as Second Terrorist
as Black Policeman
as Joey
as Joe Moran
as Sonny Spyder Brown
as Manager
as Eddie Ellis