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Tony Burton

89 yearsMarch 23, 1937Flint, Michigan, USAPopularity 0.7

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.

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Known For

The Shining poster
8.2
The Shining
1980
as Durkin
Rocky poster
7.8
Rocky
1976
as Tony "Duke" Evers
Hook poster
6.8
Hook
1991
as Bill Jukes

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.

Career

Filmography

Hook poster
6.8
Hook
1991
as Bill Jukes
The Shining poster
8.2
The Shining
1980
as Durkin
Rocky poster
7.8
Rocky
1976
as Tony "Duke" Evers
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