Biography
Bob Burns (born May 12, 1935) is an actor, consultant, producer, archivist and historian of props, costumes, and other screen used paraphernalia from some of the greatest (and not so great) science fiction, fantasy, and horror motion pictures. He is best known for his work with and collection of movie props, particularly from horror and science-fiction movies. He has also had numerous smaller acting roles in movies, including Tracy the Gorilla from the 1975 television show The Ghost Busters.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2021
How to Build a Time Machine
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2016
Charlie Gemora: Uncredited
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2016
House of Wax: Unlike Anything You've Seen Before!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2013
The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2013
Auteur on the Campus: Jack Arnold at Universal!
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2012
Men in Suits
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2012
Corman's World
Character: Self - Monster Maker
MOVIE • 2011
The Lovely Bones
Character: Mall Shopper
MOVIE • 2009
Dark and Stormy Night
Character: Kogar the Gorilla
MOVIE • 2009
The Shark Is Still Working: The Impact & Legacy of "Jaws"
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2009
Masters of Magic: The World of Chandu
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
RKO Production 601: The Making of “Kong, the Eighth Wonder of the World”
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Horror’s Missing Link: Rediscovering Dr. Renault’s Secret
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2008
Spine Tingler! The William Castle Story
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2007
07 Spaceys
Character:
MOVIE • 2007
Amazing! Exploring the Far Reaches of Forbidden Planet
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
I Was a Teenage Movie Maker: Don Glut's Amateur Movies
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
The Sci-Fi Boys
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2006
Crew
Crew Credits
Hollywood in the Atomic Age: Monsters! Martians! Mad Scientists!
Role: Thanks
MOVIE • 2021
Halloween... The Happy Haunting of America!
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 1997
Time Machine: The Journey Back
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 1993
The Cliff Monster
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1960
Not of This Earth
Role: Special Effects
MOVIE • 1957
The Monster
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1953
The Monster
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1953