Tony Burton
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- March 23, 1937
- Died
- February 25, 2016
- Birthplace
- Flint, Michigan, USA
Anthony "Tony" Burton (March 23, 1937 – February 25, 2016) was an American actor and boxer, best known for his role as Tony "Duke" Evers in the Rocky films. He also appeared in The Shining, Assault on Precinct 13, and other films and TV shows.
Filmography
40 Years of Rocky: The Birth of a Classic 2020
as Self (archive footage)
The Rocky Saga: Going the Distance 2011
as Self
Hack! 2007
as Sheriff Stoker
Rocky Balboa 2006
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Exorcism 2003
as Bishop Harris
Shade 2003
as Fedora
Knockout 2000
as Sergeant Hawkins
Flipping 1997
as Chuckie, 2-2 Card Club Manager
Farticus 1997
Actor
Black Rose of Harlem 1996
as Turner
CyberTracker 2 1995
as Swain
Private Obsession 1995
as Sergeant Jim Lytel
Twisted Fate 1995
as Columbus
Mission of Justice 1992
as Cedric Williams
- The Bulkin Trail
The Bulkin Trail 1992
as Music Teacher
House Party 2 1991
as Mr. Lee
Hook 1991
as Bill Jukes
Rocky V 1990
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Side Out 1990
as Louie
Police Story: Cop Killer 1988
Actor
You Ruined My Life 1987
as Moustache
On Fire 1987
as Mike Wintchell
Oceans of Fire 1986
as Clay
Armed and Dangerous 1986
as Cappy
Rocky IV 1985
as Tony "Duke" Evers
Heart of a Champion: The Ray Mancini Story 1985
as Grif
Happy 1983
as Lt. J.L. Stevens
Rocky III 1982
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Beyond Reason 1982
as Dangerman
Inside Moves 1980
as Lucius
Stir Crazy 1980
as Guy who Punches Big Mean (uncredited)
Scared Straight! Another Story 1980
as Rafer
The Hunter 1980
as Garbageman #2
The Shining 1980
as Durkin
White Mama 1980
as Black Fighter
Skag 1980
Actor
Rocky II 1979
as Tony 'Duke' Evers
Blackjack 1978
as Charles
Heroes 1977
as Chef
Ransom for Alice! 1977
as Fish Man
Rocky 1976
as Apollo's Trainer
Assault on Precinct 13 1976
as Wells
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings 1976
as Issac
Trackdown 1976
as Zelds
Future Cop 1976
as Second Terrorist
The River Niger 1976
as Black Policeman
The Black Godfather 1974
as Sonny Spyder Brown
Credits from TMDB.