Burt Mustin
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| Burt Mustin | |
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| Born | Burton Hill Mustin February 8, 1884 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | January 28, 1977 (aged 92) Glendale, California |
Burton Hill Mustin (February 8, 1884 — January 28, 1977) was an American character actor born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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[edit] Biography
Mustin was a 1903 graduate of the Pennsylvania Military College, earning his degree in civil engineering. An automobile salesman, he was also an amateur actor, appearing frequently in productions of the Pittsburgh Savoyards (a Gilbert and Sullivan troupe).
His first appearance in film came in 1951 at the age of 67, and thereafter he established himself as one of the most familiar character actors in the United States. His face was a common appearance on television programs through the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, with credits ranging from single appearances on shows such as The Dick Van Dyke Show to multiple appearances on shows such as The Andy Griffith Show and All in the Family. Befitting one who began his acting career at nearly 70 years of age, his typical character was a feisty old-timer. His last continuing role was on the television series Phyllis, in which he played the suitor, and later husband, of Sally "Mother" Dexter.
He had a recurring role as the wise but often sleepy Gus the fireman on Leave It to Beaver; and on Dragnet in the 1960s, where his roles ranged from an aged, unrepentant cat burglar to a pitiable victim of a "bank examiner" swindle, as well as a retired deputy police chief from Chicago. He guest starred in many series, including the short-lived CBS sitcom from 1966, Run, Buddy, Run, starring Jack Sheldon.
Mustin died from natural causes on January 28, 1977, at the age of 92, at Glendale Memorial Hospital in Glendale, California. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California.
[edit] Trivia
[edit] Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Baker's Hawk | General | |
| 1975 | Train Ride to Hollywood | George | |
| 1974 | Mame | Uncle Jeff | |
| 1969 | A Time for Dying | Ed | |
| 1968 | The Shakiest Gun in the West | Old Artimus | |
| 1968 | Speedway | Coffee Shop Janitor | |
| 1964 | The Killers | Elderly Man | |
| 1963 | Son of Flubber | Bailiff | |
| 1961 | Snow White and the Three Stooges | Farmer | |
| 1958 | Rally 'Round the Flag, Boys! | Town Moderator | |
| 1956 | Edge of Hell | Mr. Morrison | |
| 1954 | Cattle Queen of Montana | Dan |
[edit] Selected television roles
- Leave it to Beaver - Gus the Fireman (1957 – 1958)
- The Andy Griffith Show - Jud Crowley (1961 – 1966)
- Dragnet-Pensioner (1967)
- Petticoat Junction - Grandpa Jenson (1968)
- The Brady Bunch - Jethroe Collins (Man whose father was killed by Jesse James) (1973)
- All in the Family - Harry Feeney and Justin Quigley (1971 – 1976)
