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Tony Burton

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Tony Burton

Tony Burton is an actor born on March 23, 1937 in Flint, Michigan, USA. He died on February 25, 2016, aged 78. He is known for Rocky II, Rocky Balboa and Assault on Precinct 13. GloboWatch shows where to watch one of his movies and TV shows, country by country.

Known for
Acting
Born
March 23, 1937
Place of birth
Flint, Michigan, USA
Died
February 25, 2016

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.

Filmography

  1. 202040 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classicas Self (archive footage)
  2. 2011The Rocky Saga: Going the Distanceas Self
  3. 2007Hack!as Sheriff Stoker
  4. 2006Rocky Balboaas Tony 'Duke' Evers
  5. 2003Exorcismas Bishop Harris
  6. 2003Shadeas Fedora
  7. 1998The Magnificent Sevenas Tennessee Eban · 2 episodes
  8. 1997Flippingas Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
  9. 1996Poltergeist: The Legacyas Simon Walters · 1 episode
  10. 1996Black Rose of Harlemas Turner
  11. 1995CyberTracker 2as Swain
  12. 1995Private Obsessionas Sergeant Jim Lytel
  13. 1994Chicago Hopeas Joseph Little · 1 episode
  14. 1993NYPD Blueas Floyd Gates · 1 episode
  15. 1992Mission of Justiceas Cedric Williams
  16. 1992Renegadeas Ronnie's Friend · 1 episode
  17. 1991House Party 2as Mr. Lee
  18. 1991Hookas Bill Jukes
  19. 1990Rocky Vas Tony 'Duke' Evers
  20. 1990Twin Peaksas Colonel Riley · 1 episode
  21. 1990Side Outas Louie
  22. 1987A Different Worldas Cap Connors · 1 episode
  23. 1987Frank's Placeas Big Arthur · 22 episodes
  24. 1987You Ruined My Lifeas Moustache
  25. 1986Oceans of Fireas Clay
  26. 1986Armed and Dangerousas Cappy
  27. 1985Rocky IVas Tony "Duke" Evers
  28. 1985Moonlightingas Bartender · 1 episode
  29. 1984Airwolfas Moose · 1 episode
  30. 1983The A-Teamas Burke · 1 episode
  31. 1982Rocky IIIas Tony 'Duke' Evers
  32. 1982T. J. Hookeras Luther · 1 episode
  33. 1981The Fall Guyas Algebra Jones · 1 episode
  34. 1981The Greatest American Hero1 episode
  35. 1980Inside Movesas Lucius
  36. 1980Stir Crazyas Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
  37. 1980The Hunteras Garbageman #2
  38. 1980The Shiningas Durkin
  39. 1980White Mamaas Black Fighter
  40. 1980Tenspeed and Brown Shoe1 episode
  41. 1979Rocky IIas Tony 'Duke' Evers
  42. 1978Blackjackas Charles
  43. 1977Heroesas Chef
  44. 1977The Incredible Hulkas Taylor George · 1 episode
  45. 1977CHiPsas Avrom · 1 episode
  46. 1976Rockyas Tony "Duke" Evers
  47. 1976Assault on Precinct 13as Wells
  48. 1976Quincy, M.E.1 episode
  49. 1976The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kingsas Issac
  50. 1976Trackdownas Zelds
  51. 1976The River Nigeras Black Policeman
  52. 1975Switchas Joey · 1 episode
  53. 1975Baretta1 episode
  54. 1974The Rockford Filesas Joe Moran · 1 episode
  55. 1974Harry Oas Peter Macklin · 1 episode
  56. 1974The Black Godfatheras Sonny Spyder Brown
  57. 1974Good Times1 episode
  58. 1974The Six Million Dollar Manas Manager · 1 episode
  59. 1973Kojakas Eddie Ellis · 1 episode
  60. 1972Sanford and Son1 episode