Robert Burton

Robert George Burton (August 13, 1895 – September 29, 1962) was an American film and television actor. Burton was born in Eastman, Georgia. He appeared in over 100 films and television programs, and was best known for playing Tom Gipson in the 1956 film The Brass Legend. He also appeared as a sheriff in the 1957 Gunsmoke episode "What The Whiskey Drummer Heard". He had a recurring role as Dr. Burrage in "The Rifleman" TV series, which aired from 9/30/1958 to 4/8/1963. Burton died in September 1962 in Woodland Hills, California, at the age of 67. According to the detailed memorial written by Lowell Thurgood on Legacy.com, Burton was married to Marguerite Garett from 1920 until his death. They had no children. A lifelong smoker, Burton died of cancer complications following his last major film appearance, which was released posthumously. The memorial cites a number of other notable performances and career highlights. ()