Tony Burton

Anthony "Tony" Burton (March 23, 1937 – February 25, 2016) was an American actor, boxer and comedian. He was born in Flint, Michigan. He was best known for his role as Tony "Duke" Evers in the Rocky series of movies. He was also known for his roles as Wells in Assault on Precinct 13 and as Larry Durkin The Shining. 

Burton died on February 25, 2016 at a hospital in Southern California. He died from complications of pneumonia. He was aged 78.

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 Tony Burton 1993 Greater Flint Afro-American Hall of Fame Inductee 
 Tony Burton (Aveleyman)

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