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Tony Burton
Actor · Crew· Flint, Michigan, USA
Tony Burton, an American actor and former boxer, left an indelible mark on the screen, particularly as Tony "Duke" Evers in the Rocky film series. His career spanned diverse projects, from the eerie halls of The Shining to the tense corridors of Assault on Precinct 13. Burton's versatility shone through his gritty, no-nonsense performances, anchoring him as a reliable presence in both boxing rings and Hollywood sets until his death in 2016.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
33 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance | Self | Film |
| 2007 | Hack! | Sheriff Stoker | Film |
| 2006 | Rocky Balboa | Tony 'Duke' Evers | Film |
| 2000 | Knockout | Sergeant Hawkins | Film |
| 1997 | Flipping | Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager | Film |
| 1996 | Black Rose of Harlem | Turner | Film |
| 1995 | Private Obsession | Sergeant Jim Lytel | Film |
| 1995 | CyberTracker 2 | Swain | Film |
| 1991 | House Party 2 | Mr. Lee | Film |
| 1990 | Rocky V | Tony 'Duke' Evers | Film |
| 1990 | Side Out | Louie | Film |
| 1988 | Police Story: Cop Killer | Film | |
| 1987 | Frank's Place | Big Arthur | TV |
| 1987 | You Ruined My Life | Moustache | Film |
| 1986 | Armed and Dangerous | Cappy | Film |
| 1986 | Oceans of Fire | Clay | Film |
| 1985 | Rocky IV | Tony "Duke" Evers | Film |
| 1985 | Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story | Grif | Film |
| 1983 | Happy | Lt. J.L. Stevens | Film |
| 1982 | Beyond Reason | Dangerman | Film |
| 1982 | Rocky III | Tony 'Duke' Evers | Film |
| 1980 | White Mama | Black Fighter | Film |
| 1980 | Inside Moves | Lucius | Film |
| 1980 | The Shining | Durkin | Film |
| 1979 | Rocky II | Tony 'Duke' Evers | Film |
| 1978 | Blackjack | Charles | Film |
| 1977 | Heroes | Chef | Film |
| 1976 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Wells | Film |
| 1976 | The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings | Issac | Film |
| 1976 | The River Niger | Black Policeman | Film |
| 1976 | Trackdown | Zelds | Film |
| 1976 | Rocky | Tony "Duke" Evers | Film |
| 1974 | The Black Godfather | Sonny Spyder Brown | Film |
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