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Jim Burton

Jim Burton: 58, Male
Tucson, Az., United States

Home Town City:: Quincy

Hometown State:: Illinois

Current Location City :: Tucson

Current Location State:: Az.

About Me:: Where to begin........I did the usual crimes as a kid. Joined the Navy in 68', picked up a Guided Missile Destroyer and went to Nam. Went to Hospital Corps School and then to a locked Psych. unit in NYC. WOW When they were done with me there I got shipped to GTMO where I displeased the powers that were and spent the next 13 months with the US Marines in the minefields. BOOM!!! Fortunately for us I never had to drag anybody out of one of them. At this point I decided it was time to leave that Sunny clime and returned to civilian life, with the blessing of my Uncle SAM. I took up a challenge from several friends and moved to Phoenix, Az. by way of MARDI GRAS. There I found employment at a Maximum Security mental facility. Who had the keys and who were the inmates??? After a few years there I found that I was needed at my home in Ill. After returning there I resumed employment in the construction field, which I had done while in H.S. The next 20+ years were spent insulating power generating systems, drinking, carousing and generally cutting up. During this time I married, had 2 sons and worked my ass off. At some point after reaching the ripe old age of 55 we decided to chuck it all and move back to Az.. At this time I got a job as a prop-builder on the feature "the KINGDOM". That was IT now I had the notion I should be in pictures. Since then I have been in several films as an extra. I've also been in a few student films and shorts. I know I'm not a young new face but I'm the guy that can make you laugh and possibly cause personal accidents but all in good fun. You see as a kid I was always called a clown and now I can become what I was destined to be.
So here I am and here I'll stay if you want to we can all go out and play.

MySpace: www.myspace.com/jcburton13

Agency / Representation Website 1: www.helenwheels.net/jcburton13

What industry function are you involved in?: Production

What is your profession or specialization?: Actor, Extra, Set Decorator, Set Dresser, Boom Operator, Driver, other

How did you find out about FilMixer?: Word of Mouth

Favorite Actor:: Dwight Frye

Favorite Album:: Breezy Stories

Are you a Gamer?: No

Favorite Fictional Novel: Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas

Favorite Non-Fictional Novel: All the Presidents Men

Favorite Author: Sam Clemons

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At 6:25pm on June 16th, 2008, DOUG COOK said…: Hey Jim ! It was good getting to talk to you a little around the Sam Mendez project. I hope are paths cross again soon.

At 11:45am on May 10th, 2008, Jim Burton said…: So what do you think want to give it a try? I have powder and NERVE.

At 10:51am on May 10th, 2008, Jim Burton said…: This is really FUN because no one knows which PLAYER will WIN. If you like something different for your next GATHERING this will separate the normal folks from the NUTS.

At 10:48am on May 10th, 2008, Jim Burton said…: This is the way it works. First you should be somewhat intoxicated and it must be at night, a dark night. You then place a paper plate on level ground. Put a pile of BLACK POWDER in the middle, the size of the pile depends on your comfort with explosives!! Not too big!!!! Each participant sits on the ground around the plate. Each player is then given a book of matches......................Then one at a time you strike a match and toss it at the plate................ The PAY OFF?????????????

At 10:46am on May 10th, 2008, Tina Randolph McCulloch said…: Yes, I know what Black Powder is.

At 10:25am on May 10th, 2008, Tina Randolph McCulloch said…: OK so I bite! Tell me about Flash Game. I like the idea of danger.

At 6:46am on May 1st, 2008, Jim Burton said…: Thanks to all for the generous welcome. I'm looking forward to working with you all soon.

At 8:09am on April 14th, 2008, Bryan McCormick said…: Jim that pic is awesome man! hahahah

At 11:05am on March 30th, 2008, Katie Fox said…: Hey Jim! Great to see you here and hope all is well in Tucson. We are almost finished with post from Chris Haskell's shoot with me down there at the Gem & Jam. I'll let you know as soon as the links are available! Hope all is well! KT