Fred Burns (actor)

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Fred Burns
Burns in Sunset on the Desert (1942)
Born	(1878-04-24)April 24, 1878 Fort Keogh, Montana, U.S.
Died	July 18, 1955(1955-07-18) (aged 77) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Film actor
Years active	1912–1948

Fred Burns (April 24, 1878 – July 18, 1955) was an American actor who mainly appeared in Western films. He appeared in over 265 films before his death in 1955.

Fred Burns was born on April 24, 1878, in Fort Keogh, Montana.^[1] For six years, he was in charge of Buffalo Bill Cody's ranch near Cheyenne, Wyoming. He "broke" wild mustangs for Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show.^[2] He traveled with Buffalo Bill's Wild West show, and later with the 101 Ranch Wild West Show.^[1] Burns was a roping champion for five years in the early 1900s.^[3]

By 1916, he had moved to Hollywood to work in movies full-time. He appeared in 23 movies between 1921 and 1930, and 91 movies during the sound era.^[1] He also was in charge of the stock at Fine Arts Studios.^[4]

Burns died in Los Angeles, California, on July 18, 1955, at age 77.^[1]

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