Actor

John Burton: Movies & Filmography

films: 42
as director: 2
on screen: 1918–2022

Career at a glance

John Burton's Career in Numbers

John Burton's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres John Burton works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from M’Liss (1918) to Pearl Jam: Live At The Showbox (2003), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.

John Burton Movies by Decade

1910s 2
1930s 11
1940s 20
1950s 6
2000s 2

The 1940s were John Burton's busiest decade, with 20 films.

John Burton Movies by Genre

Drama 14
Adventure 4
Thriller 4
Romance 3
Crime 3
Mystery 3
History 3
Music 2
War 2
Documentary 1

Drama is the genre John Burton has worked in most, with 14 films, ahead of adventure (4).

John Burton Career Milestones

First film: M’Liss 1918
Newest film: Pearl Jam: Live At The Showbox 2003

42 credits

John Burton Filmography: Every Movie

Every film John Burton is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 2 as director and 39 as actor. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Movies Directed by John Burton

John Burton Movies as an Actor

John Burton in Documentaries & Specials

2022 Doug and the Slugs and Me as Self · Documentary

Works with

Who John Burton Makes Movies With

The actors and directors John Burton shares the most films with. Nigel Bruce comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Ian Wolfe (5).

FAQ

John Burton: Questions & Answers

How many movies John Burton has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has John Burton been in?

John Burton is credited on 42 films, from 1918 to 2022. 39 of them as an actor and 2 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is John Burton's newest movie?

The most recent film on John Burton's filmography is Doug and the Slugs and Me (2022), in the role of Self.

Who does John Burton work with most often?

John Burton shares the most films with Nigel Bruce (6 films), Ian Wolfe (5 films) and Basil Rathbone (5 films).

The Best John Burton Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 42 credits.

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