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Tony Burton
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

Filmography

  1. 2007Hack!Film: Sheriff Stoker
  2. 2006Rocky BalboaFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
  3. 2003ExorcismFilm: Bishop Harris
  4. 2003ShadeFilm: Fedora
  5. 2000KnockoutFilm: Sergeant Hawkins
  6. 1999The LotSeries: Jerome Jeter (1 episode)
  7. 1998The Magnificent SevenSeries: Tennessee Eban (2 episodes)
  8. 1997FlippingFilm: Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
  9. 1997FarticusFilm
  10. 1996Poltergeist: The LegacySeries: Simon Walters (1 episode)
  11. 1996Black Rose of HarlemFilm: Turner
  12. 1995CyberTracker 2Film: Swain
  13. 1995Private ObsessionFilm: Sergeant Jim Lytel
  14. 1995Twisted FateFilm: Columbus
  15. 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Joseph Little (1 episode)
  16. 1993NYPD BlueSeries: Floyd Gates (1 episode)
  17. 1992Mission of JusticeFilm: Cedric Williams
  18. 1992RenegadeSeries: Ronnie's Friend (1 episode)
  19. 1992The Bulkin TrailFilm: Music Teacher
  20. 1991House Party 2Film: Mr. Lee
  21. 1991HookFilm: Bill Jukes
  22. 1990Rocky VFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
  23. 1990Twin PeaksSeries: Colonel Riley (1 episode)
  24. 1990Side OutFilm: Louie
  25. 1988Police StorySeries (1 episode)
  26. 1988Police Story: Cop KillerFilm
  27. 1987A Different WorldSeries: Cap Connors (1 episode)
  28. 1987Frank's PlaceSeries: Big Arthur (22 episodes)
  29. 1987You Ruined My LifeFilm: Moustache
  30. 1987On FireFilm: Mike Wintchell
  31. 1986Oceans of FireFilm: Clay
  32. 1986Armed and DangerousFilm: Cappy
  33. 1985Rocky IVFilm: Tony "Duke" Evers
  34. 1985Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini StoryFilm: Grif
  35. 1985MoonlightingSeries: Bartender
  36. 1984AirwolfSeries: Moose (1 episode)
  37. 1983HappyFilm: Lt. J.L. Stevens
  38. 1983The A-TeamSeries: Burke (1 episode)
  39. 1982Rocky IIIFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
  40. 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Luther (1 episode)
  41. 1982Beyond ReasonFilm: Dangerman
  42. 1981The Fall GuySeries: Algebra Jones (1 episode)
  43. 1981The Greatest American HeroSeries (1 episode)
  44. 1980Inside MovesFilm: Lucius
  45. 1980Stir CrazyFilm: Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
  46. 1980Scared Straight! Another StoryFilm: Rafer
  47. 1980The HunterFilm: Garbageman #2
  48. 1980The ShiningFilm: Durkin
  49. 1980White MamaFilm: Black Fighter
  50. 1980Tenspeed and Brown ShoeSeries (1 episode)
  51. 1980SkagFilm
  52. 1979Rocky IIFilm: Tony 'Duke' Evers
  53. 1978BlackjackFilm: Charles
  54. 1977HeroesFilm: Chef
  55. 1977The Incredible HulkSeries: Taylor George (1 episode)
  56. 1977CHiPsSeries: Avrom (1 episode)
  57. 1977Ransom for Alice!Film: Fish Man
  58. 1976RockyFilm: Tony "Duke" Evers
  59. 1976Assault on Precinct 13Film: Wells
  60. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series (1 episode)
  61. 1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor KingsFilm: Issac
  62. 1976TrackdownFilm: Zelds
  63. 1976Future CopFilm: Second Terrorist
  64. 1976The River NigerFilm: Black Policeman
  65. 1975SwitchSeries: Joey (1 episode)
  66. 1975BarettaSeries (1 episode)
  67. 1974The Rockford FilesSeries: Joe Moran (1 episode)
  68. 1974Harry OSeries: Peter Macklin (1 episode)
  69. 1974The Black GodfatherFilm: Sonny Spyder Brown
  70. 1974Good TimesSeries (1 episode)
  71. 1974The Six Million Dollar ManSeries: Manager (1 episode)
  72. 1973KojakSeries: Eddie Ellis (1 episode)
  73. 1972Sanford and SonSeries (1 episode)

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