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Smiley Burnette Facts
| Sign | Pisces |
| Born |
Mar 18, 1911 Summum, IL |
| Died |
Feb 16, 1967 Encino, CA |
| Age | Died at 55 |
| Total Facts | 6 |
Comedian.
Entered films in 1934.
He and his wife adopted four children - Stephen, Linda, Brian, and Carolyn.
He did a lot of traveling, and once received an award from the National Safety Council for having worn out 27 cars without being involved in a single accident.
He was replaced by Pat Buttram as Gene Autry's sidekick in the forties.
Played 100 instruments proficiently.