
Actor
Tony Burton
23 Mar 1937Born
25 Feb 2016Died
78Age at death
73Credits
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.
Known for
The ShiningDurkin8.2
RockyTony "Duke" Evers7.8
HookBill Jukes6.8
Rocky IVTony "Duke" Evers7.1
Rocky IITony 'Duke' Evers7.3
Rocky IIITony 'Duke' Evers6.9
Rocky BalboaTony 'Duke' Evers6.9
Rocky VTony 'Duke' Evers5.8
Twin PeaksColonel Riley8.3
Assault on Precinct 13Wells7.3
The A-TeamBurke7.5
The Incredible HulkTaylor George7.2
Filmography
- 2007Hack!Film: Sheriff Stoker
- 2006Rocky BalboaFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
- 2003ExorcismFilm: Bishop Harris
- 2003ShadeFilm: Fedora
- 2000KnockoutFilm: Sergeant Hawkins
- 1999The LotSeries: Jerome Jeter (1 episode)
- 1998The Magnificent SevenSeries: Tennessee Eban (2 episodes)
- 1997FlippingFilm: Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
- 1997FarticusFilm
- 1996Poltergeist: The LegacySeries: Simon Walters (1 episode)
- 1996Black Rose of HarlemFilm: Turner
- 1995CyberTracker 2Film: Swain
- 1995Private ObsessionFilm: Sergeant Jim Lytel
- 1995Twisted FateFilm: Columbus
- 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Joseph Little (1 episode)
- 1993NYPD BlueSeries: Floyd Gates (1 episode)
- 1992Mission of JusticeFilm: Cedric Williams
- 1992RenegadeSeries: Ronnie's Friend (1 episode)
- 1992The Bulkin TrailFilm: Music Teacher
- 1991House Party 2Film: Mr. Lee
- 1991HookFilm: Bill Jukes
- 1990Rocky VFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
- 1990Twin PeaksSeries: Colonel Riley (1 episode)
- 1990Side OutFilm: Louie
- 1988Police StorySeries (1 episode)
- 1988Police Story: Cop KillerFilm
- 1987A Different WorldSeries: Cap Connors (1 episode)
- 1987Frank's PlaceSeries: Big Arthur (22 episodes)
- 1987You Ruined My LifeFilm: Moustache
- 1987On FireFilm: Mike Wintchell
- 1986Oceans of FireFilm: Clay
- 1986Armed and DangerousFilm: Cappy
- 1985Rocky IVFilm: Tony "Duke" Evers
- 1985Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini StoryFilm: Grif
- 1985MoonlightingSeries: Bartender
- 1984AirwolfSeries: Moose (1 episode)
- 1983HappyFilm: Lt. J.L. Stevens
- 1983The A-TeamSeries: Burke (1 episode)
- 1982Rocky IIIFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
- 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Luther (1 episode)
- 1982Beyond ReasonFilm: Dangerman
- 1981The Fall GuySeries: Algebra Jones (1 episode)
- 1981The Greatest American HeroSeries (1 episode)
- 1980Inside MovesFilm: Lucius
- 1980Stir CrazyFilm: Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
- 1980Scared Straight! Another StoryFilm: Rafer
- 1980The HunterFilm: Garbageman #2
- 1980The ShiningFilm: Durkin
- 1980White MamaFilm: Black Fighter
- 1980Tenspeed and Brown ShoeSeries (1 episode)
- 1980SkagFilm
- 1979Rocky IIFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
- 1978BlackjackFilm: Charles
- 1977HeroesFilm: Chef
- 1977The Incredible HulkSeries: Taylor George (1 episode)
- 1977CHiPsSeries: Avrom (1 episode)
- 1977Ransom for Alice!Film: Fish Man
- 1976RockyFilm: Tony "Duke" Evers
- 1976Assault on Precinct 13Film: Wells
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Series (1 episode)
- 1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsFilm: Issac
- 1976TrackdownFilm: Zelds
- 1976Future CopFilm: Second Terrorist
- 1976The River NigerFilm: Black Policeman
- 1975SwitchSeries: Joey (1 episode)
- 1975BarettaSeries (1 episode)
- 1974The Rockford FilesSeries: Joe Moran (1 episode)
- 1974Harry OSeries: Peter Macklin (1 episode)
- 1974The Black GodfatherFilm: Sonny Spyder Brown
- 1974Good TimesSeries (1 episode)
- 1974The Six Million Dollar ManSeries: Manager (1 episode)
- 1973KojakSeries: Eddie Ellis (1 episode)
- 1972Sanford and SonSeries (1 episode)
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