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American comedian

Sandy Burns was a comedian. He toured on the T.O.B.A. circuit.

Burns led the Sandy Burns Stock Company. He was married to fellow performer Gretchen Burns.

He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and grew up in Huntsville, Texas.

He performed with Ferdinand “Jelly-Roll” Morton. He performed with Sam “Bill” Russell.

Quintart Miller met his future performing partner Marcus Slayter when both were part of the Burns’ stock company.

Shows

  • The Hunter Hors (1919)
  • Hello Sue (1921)
  • Hot Rhythm (1932)

Filmography

References

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