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Frank Burns(1916-1984)

  • Producer
  • Director
  • Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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Frank Burns was born on 1 March 1916 in New York City, New York, USA. Frank was a producer and director, known for Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949), Fireball Fun-for-All (1949) and The Buick Circus Hour (1952). Frank was married to Mary Lou Deweese. Frank died on 22 August 1984.
BornMarch 1, 1916
DiedAugust 22, 1984(68)
BornMarch 1, 1916
DiedAugust 22, 1984(68)
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Known for

Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949)
Martin Kane, Private Eye
6.7
TV Series
  • Producer
Fireball Fun-for-All
6.2
TV Series
  • Director
The Buick Circus Hour (1952)
The Buick Circus Hour
6.0
TV Series
  • Director
  • 1952

Credits

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Producer



  • Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949)
    Martin Kane, Private Eye
    6.7
    TV Series
    • producer
    • produced by
    • 1950–1953

Director



  • Martin Kane, Private Eye (1949)
    Martin Kane, Private Eye
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Director
    • directed by
    • 1950–1952
  • The Buick Circus Hour (1952)
    The Buick Circus Hour
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Director
    • 1952
  • Fireball Fun-for-All
    6.2
    TV Series
    • television director
    • 1949

Second Unit or Assistant Director



  • The Buick Circus Hour (1952)
    The Buick Circus Hour
    6.0
    TV Series
    • television director
    • 1952

Personal details

  • Born
    • March 1, 1916
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Died
    • August 22, 1984
  • Spouse
    • Mary Lou DeweeseDecember 25, 1938 - August 22, 1984 (his death, 2 children)
  • Children
    • Michael Burns

Did you know

  • Trivia
    A pioneer at NBC; his son Michael Burns was a child actor.

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