Eldon Burke

Biography

Career Overview

Eldon Burke has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1968. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Planet of the Apes with 2 titles. Signature works include Planet of the Apes, Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Farewell to the Planet of the Apes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

16

Birth Date

1935-09-23 00:00:00

Birth Place

Cuyahoga County, Ohio, USA

Known For

• 

  Planet of the Apes
• 

  Beneath the Planet of the Apes
• 

  Farewell to the Planet of the Apes
• 

  The Desperate Mission
• 

  Breakheart Pass
• 

  Blazing Saddles

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

• Planet of the Apes (2 titles)
• Planet of the Apes (Original) Collection (2 titles)
• The Poseidon Adventure Collection (1 titles)
• Butch Cassidy Series (1 titles)
• Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Collection (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Mel Brooks (5 collaborations)
• Terry Leonard (4 collaborations)
• Pierre Boulle (4 collaborations)
• John Chambers (3 collaborations)
• Loren Janes (3 collaborations)
• Jerry Goldsmith (3 collaborations)
• Mort Abrahams (3 collaborations)
• Daniel C. Striepeke (3 collaborations)
• John Morris (3 collaborations)
• Walter M. Scott (2 collaborations)

Credits

• directing (2 credits)

  • The Maker

    second assistant director

    directing
    1997
  • Casino

    second assistant director

    directing
    1980

• actors (9 credits)

  • Farewell to the Planet of the Apes

    Second Trooper

    actor

    actors
    1980
  • Breakheart Pass

    Ferguson (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1975
  • Starsky & Hutch

    - Photo Finish (1978) ... Patrolman actor actors

    - The Action (1978) ... Gambler actor actors
    1975
  • Blazing Saddles

    Desperado (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1974
  • Planet of the Apes

    - Up Above the World So High (1974) ... 2nd Trooper actor actors
    1974
  • Columbo

    - A Friend in Deed (1974) ... Photographer actor actors
    1971
  • Beneath the Planet of the Apes

    Gorilla Sgt.

    actor

    actors
    1970
  • The Desperate Mission

    Galvez

    actor

    actors
    1969
  • Planet of the Apes

    Gorilla (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1968

• crew (5 credits)

  • Breakheart Pass

    stunts

    crew
    1975
  • The Poseidon Adventure

    stunts

    crew
    1972
  • Beneath the Planet of the Apes

    stunts

    crew
    1970
  • Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid

    stunts

    crew
    1969
  • Planet of the Apes

    stunts

    crew
    1968