- Date of Birth: 18 March, 1911
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- Biography: Lester Alvin Burnett (March 18, 1911–February 16, 1967), better known as Smiley Burnette, was a popular American country music performer and a comedic actor in Western films, playing sidekick to Gene Autry and other B-movie cowboys, and on radio and TV. He was also a prolific singer-songwriter who could play... Read more
Filmography
- Dick Tracy (1990)
- Sharad of Atlantis (1966)
- Ranch Party (1958)
- Last of the Pony Riders (1953)
- Saginaw Trail (1953)
- Pack Train (1953)
- Goldtown Ghost Riders (1953)
- On Top of Old Smoky (1953)
- Winning of the West (1953)
- Junction City (1952)
- The Rough, Tough West (1952)
- Laramie Mountains (1952)
News
Gene Autry stars in the 1951 sagebrusher Whirlwind. In this outing, Autry plays a frontier postal inspector known for his lightning speed in the saddle (hence the title). ... Full Article


Dominic's Fun Facts-Smiley Burnette
Dominic's Fun Facts-Smiley Burnette
YouTube Smiley Burnette It's My Lazy Day
Interview With Smiley Burnette in 1957, Jim Reeves
