Longtime Old Guy TV Character Actor Burt Mustin as a 1903 Pennsylvania Military College Cadet

Longtime Old Guy TV Character Actor Burt Mustin as a 1903 Pennsylvania Military College Cadet

Here is just part of a fascinating story:

While playing a small part in a local production of Detective Story, the director of the movie version of the same play (starring Kirk Douglas) asked Mustin to play the same role in the movie. This experience represented Mustin's entrance into professional acting in 1951 at the age of 67. Mustin and his wife moved to California, and Mustin began to play many bit parts in television and movies. Describing himself as the "he-went-that-a-way guy," Mustin became a well-recognized character actor on television and in the movies during his 20-year career. Perhaps his most famous role was Justin Quigley on All in the Family. Mustin's last role was on the CBS television show Phyllis, in which his character married the character Mother Dexter; the show aired a few months before his death. By the end of his career, Burt Mustin had appeared in nearly 400 television shows, 70 movies, and dozens of commercials.

Comments

[Brian]

Wow, even in this ancient and blurry photo of him as a much younger person, I can TOTALLY recognize Burt Mustin's funny face. I had no idea he was a "late bloomer". Thanks for this bit of trivia, Tom, and happy new year to you.

[Edward]

I've been a fan of Burt for many years! Great character actor! Always amazed at how spry and active his mind was! Thanks!

[Phil]

mr mustin was a guest on johnny carson's tonight show; where he told a joke that caused the audience to roar with laughter longer than any other joke on television. This was online a few months ago, but has ceased to exist.Can it be found again?

[carol miller]

I am looking for the johnny carson episode with burt mustin where burt tells a story about a boy fishing with worms. can anyone help me?hilarious

[Don Muston]

Johnny Carson show may be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LXQcRPYDkY

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