Neal Burns

Neal Burns (June 26, 1892 – October 3, 1969)[1] was an American film actor, screenwriter, and director. He appeared in more than 200 films between 1915 and 1946.

For the cricketer, see Neil Burns.

Neal Burns
Burns in 1923
Born(1892-06-26)June 26, 1892
Bristol, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedOctober 3, 1969(1969-10-03) (aged 77)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Film actor
  • director
  • writer
Years active1915-1946

Burns was born in Bristol, Pennsylvania and attended public schools in Atlantic City.[2] He died in Los Angeles, California. He was the younger brother of fellow actor Eddie Barry.[3]

Burns's work on stage included acting with the Gaiety Company at the Morosco Theater in Los Angeles in 1914.[4]

In 1918, Burns was a drill sergeant in the Army at Camp Lewis.[5]

Selected filmography

References
  1. "Silent Film: Other Actors B". Silent Era. Retrieved October 6, 2010.
  2. "Neal Burns, Nestor Comedian". The Anniston Star. June 9, 1915. p. 11. Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. White, Peter (February 1922). "'Those Burns Boys!'". Picture-Play Magazine. p. 53. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
  4. "A Stubborn Cinderella To Open Second Week". Los Angeles Evening Express. November 14, 1914. p. 6. Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Movie Methods at Camp". Los Angeles Evening Express. August 25, 1918. p. 50. Retrieved May 14, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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