Norman Burton

Burton, Norman Actor, Dead at 79 Versatile film, television and stage veteran Norman Burton died in a traffic collision on November 29, 2003. His legacy will live on in his more than forty film performances spanning four decades, and innumerable television appearances. Burton studied at the Actor's Studio under famed acting coach Lee Strasberg. While in New York, he starred in Jose Quintero's production of Behan's "The Quare Fellow." He also was seen in the Broadway productions of "Wedding Breakfast," with Piper Laurie, "Sound of Hunting," and "Anna Christie." Burton appeared in more than forty feature films including supporting and featured roles opposite Paul Newman in "Towering Inferno," Jack Lemmon in "Save the Tiger," Sean Connery in "Diamonds Are Forever," and Jean-Claude Van Damme and Forest Whitaker in "Bloodsport." After retiring from the film industry, Burton relocated to Prescott, Arizona, for a number of years, and thereafter to Ajijic, Mexico, where he spent his final years. In death, he joins his beloved wife Claire. Norman Burton is survived by daughter Nomi Johnson, niece Vivian (Schnall) Linn, nephew Charles Schnall, two grandsons and a multitude of friends and fans whom he entertained. Loved, respected and admired by those who knew him, he will be missed, but will live on through the screen and his accomplishments as a respected actor. Private services are planned in January, 2004. If you need further information, please contact Gregory Gershuni, Esq. at 310-474-6300.