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Paul E. Burns

1881 – 1967

American film and television actor

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Lived 1881 – 1967 (aged 86). Paul E. Burns was an American actor and television actor.

Paul E. Burns (January 26, 1881 – May 17, 1967) was an American actor, who had a very lengthy career on film and television, although mostly in bit parts.

He played Ebenezer Hawkins in Son of Paleface (1952), Latitude Bucket in The Royal Mounted Rides Again (1945), and Jim the Caretaker in The Mummy's Tomb (1942).

On television, he appeared in multiple episodes of the series Alfred Hitchcock Presents between 1956–1960.

Partial filmography Jesse James (1939) – Hank Rose of Washington Square (1939) – Chump Men of the Timberland (1941) – Lucky Saboteur (1942) – Farmer's Wife (uncredited) The Mystery of Marie Roget (1942) – Gardener The Mummy's Tomb (1942) – Jim Young Ideas (1943) – Gardener/Caretaker (uncredited) The Royal Mounted Rides Again (1945) – Latitude Bucket The Devil's Mask (1946) – Leon Hartman The Pilgrim Lady (1947) – Oscar Smoky River Serenade (1947) – Pop Robinson Unconquered (1947) – Dan McCoy Adventures in Silverado (1948) – Sam Perkins The Wreck of the Hesperus (1948) – Rudolph Zeiss Storm Warning (1950) – Frank Hauser The Big Gusher (1951) – Cappy Groves Son of Paleface (1952) – Ebenezer Hawkins Adventures of Superman (Season 1 Episode 20: "The Riddle of the Chinese Jade") (1953) – Lu Sung (Season 2 Episode 24: "Star of Fate") (1954) – Mr. Whitlock Apache (1954) – General Store Proprietor Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1956) (Season 1 Episode 36: "Mink") – Furrier Assistant Love Me Tender (1956) – Jethro Fury at Gunsight Pass (1956) – Squint The Proud Ones (1956) – Billy Smith (uncredited) Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1959) (Season 5 Episode 8: "The Blessington Method") – Fisherman Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1960) (Season 5 Episode 21: "Hitch Hike") – Restaurant Proprietor Spartacus (1960) – Fimbria (uncredited)

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Paul Edward Bunz

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul E. Burns?

American film and television actor (1881-1967)

When was Paul E. Burns born?

Paul E. Burns was born on 26 January 1881 in Philadelphia.

When did Paul E. Burns die?

Paul E. Burns died on 17 May 1967 in Van Nuys.

What was Paul E. Burns's occupation?

Paul E. Burns was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Paul E. Burns?

Paul E. Burns was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul E. Burns

· Wikidata: Q16005775

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