Burgess Meredith
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📘 Biography
Burgess Meredith was an American actor, director, producer, and writer whose career spanned over six decades. Known for his extraordinary range and distinctive voice, Meredith earned acclaim on stage, screen, and television.
He made his film debut in Winterset (1936) and gained early recognition for his intense performances in dramas and war films. Meredith was blacklisted during the McCarthy era but rebounded with a series of memorable roles in the 1960s and beyond.
Modern audiences best remember him as Mickey Goldmill, the gritty boxing trainer in the Rocky series, and as The Penguin in the 1960s Batman TV show. He was also a beloved narrator and a four-time guest star on The Twilight Zone.
He received multiple Emmy and Academy Award nominations and remains one of Hollywood’s most versatile and respected character actors.
📽️ Full Filmography
Notable performances by Burgess Meredith include:
- Of Mice and Men (1939) – Portrayed George Milton in the acclaimed adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel.
- Rocky series (1976–1990) – Played Mickey, the iconic boxing trainer in several installments.
- Batman (1966–1968) – Became a pop culture legend as the villainous Penguin.
- The Twilight Zone – Starred in four classic episodes, including “Time Enough at Last.”
- Clash of the Titans (1981) – Played the wise poet Ammon in this fantasy epic.
Note: For a full list of appearances, visit Burgess Meredith’s IMDb filmography.