Tony Burton
Known for Acting · 75 credits
- Born
- 1937-03-23
- Died
- 2016-02-25
- Place of birth
- Flint, Michigan, USA
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.
Known For
TV Shows (28)
Twin Peaks
1990
as Colonel Riley
The A-Team
1983
as Burke
NYPD Blue
1993
as Floyd Gates
Chicago Hope
1994
as Joseph Little
Quincy, M.E.
1976
The Rockford Files
1974
as Joe Moran
The Six Million Dollar Man
1974
as Manager
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Luther
Renegade
1992
as Ronnie's Friend
Airwolf
1984
as Moose
A Different World
1987
as Cap Connors
The Incredible Hulk
1977
as Taylor George
Moonlighting
1985
as Bartender
Kojak
1973
as Eddie Ellis
The Fall Guy
1981
as Algebra Jones
Baretta
1975
Sanford and Son
1972
CHiPs
1977
as Avrom
Switch
1975
as Joey
Good Times
1974
Harry O
1974
as Peter Macklin
The Magnificent Seven
1998
as Tennessee Eban
The Greatest American Hero
1981
Poltergeist: The Legacy
1996
as Simon Walters
Tenspeed and Brown Shoe
1980
The Lot
1999
as Jerome Jeter
Frank's Place
1987
as Big Arthur
Police Story
1988
Movies (47)
The Shining
1980
as Durkin
Rocky
1976
as Tony "Duke" Evers
Hook
1991
as Bill Jukes
Private Obsession
1995
as Sergeant Jim Lytel
Rocky III
1982
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Rocky IV
1985
as Tony "Duke" Evers
Rocky Balboa
2006
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Rocky V
1990
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Rocky II
1979
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Shade
2003
as Fedora
Assault on Precinct 13
1976
as Wells
Stir Crazy
1980
as Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
Armed and Dangerous
1986
as Cappy
On Fire
1987
as Mike Wintchell
The Hunter
1980
as Garbageman #2
Hack!
2007
as Sheriff Stoker
Heroes
1977
as Chef
Side Out
1990
as Louie
Trackdown
1976
as Zelds
Inside Moves
1980
as Lucius
House Party 2
1991
as Mr. Lee
Mission of Justice
1992
as Cedric Williams
Happy
1983
as Lt. J.L. Stevens
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
1976
as Issac
Skag
1980
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic
2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance
2011
as Self
White Mama
1980
as Black Fighter
Future Cop
1976
as Second Terrorist
The River Niger
1976
as Black Policeman
Exorcism
2003
as Bishop Harris
Ransom for Alice!
1977
as Fish Man
Knockout
2000
as Sergeant Hawkins
CyberTracker 2
1995
as Swain
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story
1985
as Grif
You Ruined My Life
1987
as Moustache
Beyond Reason
1982
as Dangerman
Oceans of Fire
1986
as Clay
Police Story: Cop Killer
1988
Flipping
1997
as Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
Farticus
1997
Twisted Fate
1995
as Columbus
The Bulkin Trail
1992
as Music Teacher
The Black Godfather
1974
as Sonny Spyder Brown
Scared Straight! Another Story
1980
as Rafer
Black Rose of Harlem
1996
as Turner
Blackjack
1978
as Charles
About Tony Burton
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. With 75 credits spanning from 1972 to 2020, Tony Burton has appeared in 47 films and 28 TV shows.
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Most Popular Tony Burton Movies
- The Shining (1980) — as Durkin
- Rocky (1976) — as Tony "Duke" Evers
- Hook (1991) — as Bill Jukes
- Private Obsession (1995) — as Sergeant Jim Lytel
- Rocky III (1982) — as Tony 'Duke' Evers
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