Bob Burns
Actor | Producer
Bob Burns (born May 12, 1935) is an actor, consultant, producer, archivist and historian of props, costumes, and other screen used paraphernalia from some of the greatest (and not so great) science fiction, fantasy, and horror motion pictures. He is best known for his work with and collection of movie props, particularly from horror and science-fiction movies. He has also had numerous smaller acting roles in movies, including Tracy the Gorilla from the 1975 television show The Ghost Busters.
Filmography - Acting
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Charlie Gemora: Uncredited (2016)
As: Himself
A portrait of painter, sculptor, makeup artist, set designer and inventor Charlie Gemora.
Runtime: 113 min.
Directed by: J. L. Barnett
Stars: Rick Baker | Bob Burns | Robert Short | Karl Silvera | Diana Gemora
Men in Suits (2012)
As: Himself
Godzilla… Predator… Robby the Robot… The Gill Man… These are some of the most iconic characters in cinema, but many people still don't know about the incredible actors who bring these creatures to life!
Runtime: 94 min.
Directed by: Frank H. Woodward
Stars: Brian Steele | Doug Jones | Tom Woodruff Jr. | Haruo Nakajima | Bob Burns
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce (2008)
As: Himself
Nice tribute to Universal make-up legend Jack Pierce who created some of the studios most famous works including Frankenstein's monster, the wolf man, the mummy and countless other creatures. Rick Baker, Tom Savini, Howard Berger, Bob Burns, Scott Essman, Kim Newman and Gregory Nicotero are just a few of the faces who appear and discuss the work of Pierce and why his work has had such a lasting ...
Runtime: 25 min.
Directed by: Constantine Nasr
Stars: Rick Baker | Steve Haberman | Nick Dudman | Kevin Haney | Scott Essman
Witch's Dungeon: 40 Years of Chills (2006)
As: Himself
A look behind the scenes at Cortlandt Hull's "The Witch's Dungeon," a movie-themed Halloween attraction in Bristol, Connecticut -- now the longest-running show of its type in the United States.
Runtime: 118 min.
Directed by: Dennis Vincent
Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman | Karen Allen | Veronica Carlson | Bob Burns | Ricou Browning
The Naked Monster (2005)
As: Admiral Burns / Tracy the Gorilla
Using soundtracks and extensive footage from many old movies, this spoof/homage of 1950's science-fiction films brings back many favorite actors from these classic movies, some reprising their former roles, to help destroy a giant stop-motion monster that is threatening to destroy Los Angeles.
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Wayne Berwick | Ted Newsom
Stars: Brinke Stevens | Kenneth Tobey | John Goodwin | John Agar | R.G. Wilson
It Conquered Hollywood! The Story of American International Pictures (2001)
As: Himself
The story of American International Pictures (AIP)
Runtime: 60 min.
Directed by: John Watkin | Eamon Harrington
Stars: Peter Bogdanovich | Roger Corman | Bob Burns | Samuel Z. Arkoff | Herman Cohen
The Vampire Hunters Club (2001)
As: Bob
No overview found.
Runtime: 30 min.
Directed by: Donald F. Glut
Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman | Daniel Roebuck | William Smith | John Agar | Bob Burns
Back to the Black Lagoon: A Creature Chronicle (2000)
As: Himself
Documentary about the making of and legacy of The Creature from the Black Lagoon included in The Legacy Collection box set.
Runtime: 40 min.
Directed by: David J. Skal
Stars: Julie Adams | Bob Burns | Ricou Browning | Ben Chapman | Bob Furmanek
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Monsters! (2000)
As: Himself
A documentary from Universal about the movie Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. 1948
Runtime: 34 min.
Directed by: David J. Skal
Stars: Bob Burns | David J. Skal | Ron Palumbo | Chris Costello
Attack of the 50 Foot Monster Mania (1999)
As: Himself
Hosted by everyone's favorite vamp, Elvira, this program is a lighthearted look back at the monster movies of the '50s. All the monsters that scared your parents make appearances here including Godzilla and King Kong. Also included are many interviews with the men behind the monsters including special effects wizards and directors. A special look at the monsters of Japan and Great Britain are included as ...
Runtime: 56 min.
Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman | Ray Harryhausen | Cassandra Peterson | Bob Burns | Bill Mumy
Drive (1997)
As: Doctor / Co-pilot
Drive follows Toby Wong (Mark Dacascos), whose employers at Hong Kong's Leung Corporation have implanted in his chest a bio-energy module that enhances his physical abilities. Toby has escaped from the Leung Corporation's control and is making his way to Los Angeles, where a competing company has offered to remove the implant and give him his life back.After arriving in San Francisco, Toby encounters ...
Runtime: 100 min.
Directed by: Steve Wang
Stars: Tracey Walter | John Pyper-Ferguson | Mark Dacascos | Brittany Murphy | Kadeem Hardison
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America (1997)
As: Co-Host / Kogar
No overview found.
Runtime: 50 min.
Directed by: Daniel Roebuck | Chuck Williams
Stars: Daniel Roebuck | Doug Bradley | Jeff Burr | Bob Burns | Chuck Williams
Hollywood Goes Ape! (1994)
As: Himself
A documentary covering the history of Apes in the movies. Written and Directed by Donald F. Glut.
Directed by: Donald F. Glut
Stars: Forrest J. Ackerman | Ray Harryhausen | Bob Burns | Ashley Austin | George E. Turner
Invasion Earth: The Aliens Are Here (1988)
As: Muffo
Insect-like aliens invade a small town. The local teenagers have been watching a sci-fi marathon in the local theater, and from those films they get ideas on how to fight the creatures.
Runtime: 82 min.
Directed by: Robert Skotak
Stars: Larry Bagby | Bob Burns | Mel Welles | Janice Fabian | Christian Lee
Superbman: The Other Movie (1981)
As: Tracy the Gorilla
Facing impending doom on the planet Krapton, Kid-O, infant son of Jel-O, is sent to earth where he is found and adopted by Ma and Pa Cant. Eventually, the Kraptonian now known as Clark, becomes a newspaper reporter for the Daily Comet. Together with fellow reporter Lois Lame, they uncover a sinister plot by Rex Ruthor, to destroy the world.
Runtime: 30 min.
Stars: Kirk Alyn | Vern Dietsche | Nathan Douglas | David Gerrold | Patricia Matthews
Rat Pfink a Boo Boo (1966)
As: Kogar the Gorilla
It starts off seriously enough, with three thugs robbing an innocent young woman at night in the city, but then switches to Vin Saxon and Carolyn Brandt doing a goofy Elvis-like rock 'n roll number (very charming though). The next day the thugs are bored. Picking a name at random out of the phone book, they decide to terrorize Carolyn Brandt. After some campy dramatic scenes, she is kidnapped by the goons. ...
Runtime: 72 min.
Directed by: Ray Dennis Steckler
Stars: Titus Moede | Carolyn Brandt | Ron Haydock | Mike Kannon | George Caldwell
Lemon Grove Kids Meet the Monsters (1965)
As: Korgar the Gorilla
The adventures of the Lemon Grove Kids in this Bowery Boys inspired kiddie film.
Runtime: 78 min.
Directed by: Peter Balakoff | Ray Dennis Steckler | Ed McWatters
Stars: Ray Dennis Steckler | Carolyn Brandt | Coleman Francis | Mike Kannon | Don Snyder
Invasion of the Saucer Men (1957)
As: Saucer Man
A teenage couple making out in the woods accidentally runs over an alien creature with their car. The creature's hand falls off, but it comes alive, and, with an eye growing out of it, begins to stalk the teens. Meanwhile, Joe the town drunk wants to store the body in his refrigerator, but some of the alien's buddies inject alcohol into his system, and Joe dies of an overdose.
Runtime: 69 min.
Directed by: Edward L. Cahn
Stars: Frank Gorshin | Raymond Hatton | Steven Terrell | Gloria Castillo | Lyn Osborn