Burton Gilliam

Burton Gilliam (born August 9, 1938) is an American actor known for his roles in popular 1970s movies. He gained recognition for his memorable performances in films like Blazing Saddles and Paper Moon. Gilliam also made comedic cameos in Back to the Future, Part III and Honeymoon in Vegas. Prior to his acting career, Gilliam was a member of the Coast Guard's boxing team, winning 201 out of 217 fights. He later worked as a referee in California's boxing scene. Gilliam initially appeared in the film Paper Moon while working as a fireman in Dallas. Despite his discomfort with his character's racial slurs in Blazing Saddles, he expressed remorse and apologized to co-star Cleavon Little.