Paul E. Burns

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Characters played by Paul E. Burns

Waiter (uncredited) — Broadway Melody of 1940 (1940)

Uncredited staff member serving food and drinks.

Lucky — Men of the Timberland (1941)

O'Hara's close friend and companion. He is fatally shot during a violent confrontation with Jean Collet at a local bar, which motivates O'Hara to pursue revenge and fully commit to dismantling the logging conspiracy.

Jim, the Caretaker — The Mummy's Tomb (1942)

Cemetery worker who serves as Kharis's handler and brews the tana leaf potion.

Furniture Company Move — Michael Shayne: Private Detective (1940)

Crew or entity involved in transporting furniture during a scene.

Shen - Neighbor — Dragon Seed (1944)

Shen is a neighbor who brings urgent news to Ling Tan's household: enemy soldiers are searching the village for young men to enslave. His report helps prompt the family to prepare to confront the soldiers rather than submit to them.

The Night Watchman — Blind Spot (1947)

The night watchman takes Jeffrey Andrews to the bartender's apartment after Andrews goes looking for him, where Andrews discovers the bartender has been killed. The watchman shoots Andrews, who escapes, and later tells the police that the bartender had placed Lloyd Harrison at the bar on the night of Small's murder. He confronts Harrison with a gun before Andrews disarms him.

Organ Grinder (Uncredited) — The Saint Strikes Back (1939)

Street musician.

Hotel Clerk — The Return of the Cisco Kid (1939)

Staff member managing a local hotel.

Ebenezer Hawkins — Son of Paleface (1952)

Townsman or creditor in Sawbuck Pass.

Sheriff — My Dog Shep (1946)

The Sheriff becomes involved after Carter sends a telegram to the estate attorney, giving officials a way to locate Danny. When Danny and Lorna are kidnapped, the Sheriff follows Carter to find the boy, contributing to the successful rescue of both children.

Uncle Jan — Desperate (1947)

Uncle Jan is one of Anne’s relatives and welcomes Steve and Anne to the family farm when they reach it during their flight. His hospitality gives the couple a temporary refuge, where villagers gather for a traditional wedding celebration and they briefly feel safer.

Edward Stillwell — Mysterious Intruder (1946)

Aged music store owner hiring a detective to find a missing heir.

Career Overview

Paul E. Burns has 145 screen credits in a career dating back to 1930. Their work spans 16 cinematic universes — most prominently The Paleface Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Purity Squad, The Big Gusher, Men of the Timberland. 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
145
Birth Date
1881-01-25
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 16 universes

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