Burt Mustin
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Burt Mustin (February 8, 1884 - January 28, 1977) was an American salesman and character actor born Burton Hill Mustin 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. His first appearance in film came in 1951, and thereafter he established himself as one of the United States' most familiar character actors. His face was a common appearance on television programs through the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, with credits ranging from single appearances on shows like The Dick Van Dyke Show to multiple appearances on shows like All in the Family. Befitting one who began his acting career at nearly 60 years of age, his typical character was a feisty old-timer. His last role was on the television series, Phyllis in which he played the suitor and later, husband, of Sally "Mother" Dexter.
Mustin died from natural causes on January 28, 1977, at the age of 92, in Glendale, California. He was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California.
[edit] Triva
[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 | |
| 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
- All in the Family - Mr. Justin Quigley (1973-1976)
- Petticoat Junction - Grandpa Jenson (1968)
- Leave it to Beaver - Gus the Fireman (1957-1958)
