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Humphrey Burton

Bio: Author, broadcaster, director and producer. First Head of Music and Arts for BBC Television 1965-1967
Born: Sat, Mar 21 1931
Birthplace: Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, UK

Death: Wed, Dec 17 2025
Humphrey Burton is 94 years old
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Poster of The Opera House
The Opera House
Humphrey Burton was 86 in The Opera House as 'Self - BBC Arts Reporter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 01 2017
Poster of Karajan's Magic and Myth
Karajan's Magic and Myth
Humphrey Burton was 83 in Karajan's Magic and Myth as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2014
Poster of Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould
Humphrey Burton was 78 in Genius Within: The Inner Life of Glenn Gould as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2009
Poster of Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen
Humphrey Burton was 77 in Herbert von Karajan: Maestro for the Screen as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 2008
Poster of Glenn Gould: Hereafter
Glenn Gould: Hereafter
Humphrey Burton was 75 in Glenn Gould: Hereafter as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2006
Poster of La Stupenda
La Stupenda
Humphrey Burton was 60 in La Stupenda as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1991
Poster of Marevna and Marika
Marevna and Marika
Humphrey Burton was 46 in Marevna and Marika as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 09 1978
Poster of The Story of Pantomime
The Story of Pantomime
Humphrey Burton was 45 in The Story of Pantomime as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 23 1976
Poster of New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By
New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By
Humphrey Burton was 45 in New York, New York - Saturday in SoHo/Watching My Name Go By as 'Presenter'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1976
Poster of Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema
Humphrey Burton was 45 in Signs of Vigorous Life: The New German Cinema as 'Self - Host'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 02 1976
Poster of Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
Elton John: Mr. Superfunk
Humphrey Burton was 40 in Elton John: Mr. Superfunk as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 03 1971
Poster of The Golden Ring
The Golden Ring
Humphrey Burton was 34 in The Golden Ring as 'Himself - Narrator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1965
Poster of Gordon Jacob
Gordon Jacob
Humphrey Burton was 28 in Gordon Jacob as 'Commentator'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 29 1959

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of How the BBC Began
How the BBC Began
Humphrey Burton was 91+ in How the BBC Began as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 22 2022
Poster of BBC Young Musician
BBC Young Musician
Humphrey Burton was 46+ in BBC Young Musician as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 07 1978
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Humphrey Burton was 36+ in Omnibus as 'Self - Presenter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 13 1967
Poster of Conversations with Glenn Gould
Conversations with Glenn Gould
Humphrey Burton was 35+ in Conversations with Glenn Gould as 'Interviewer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1966