James Burton
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
21 Aug 1939
Age
87 Years
Born In
Dubberly, Louisiana, USA
Total Projects
24
Years Active
69 Yrs
Avg Rating
7.4 ★
Overview
James Edward Burton (born August 21, 1939, in Dubberly, Louisiana) is an American guitarist. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 2001 (his induction speech was given by longtime fan Keith Richards), Burton has also been recognized by the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum. Critic Mark Deming writes that...
Known For
Classic Albums
1997
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
2026
Heart Like a Wheel
1983
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
1988
Revolution #9
2002
Elvis on Tour
1972
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
1970
Carnival Rock
1957
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
2010
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
1973
Filmography
movie
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Elvis: A Life in Music
Elvis: A Life in Music
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
Elvis Presley: Meet Me In Memphis
as lead guitar
movie
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
Classic Albums: The Chirping Crickets
as Self
movie
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
Roy Orbison: Black and White Night 30
as Self
movie
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
as Self
movie
Elvis In Concert Remastered
Elvis In Concert Remastered
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
movie
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
Elvis: #1 Hit Performances
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
Elvis: The King of Rock 'n' Roll
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert
as Self
movie
Revolution #9
Revolution #9
as Therapist Fuller
movie
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
Elvis: The Ultimate Live Collection
as self
tv
Classic Albums
Classic Albums
as Self
movie
Elvis: The Lost Performances
Elvis: The Lost Performances
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
Roy Orbison and Friends: A Black and White Night
as Self - Guitar
movie
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
Red Shoes In the Land of the Midnight Sun: Elvis Costello & The Confederates Live in Tokyo
as Self - Performer
movie
Heart Like a Wheel
Heart Like a Wheel
as Guitar Player, Tex's Band
movie
Elvis in Concert
Elvis in Concert
as Self - lead guitar (uncredited)
movie
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
Elvis - Aloha from Hawaii
as Self - Guitar
movie
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii - Rehearsal Concert
as Self - lead guitar
movie
Elvis on Tour
Elvis on Tour
as Self - Guitar
movie
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
Elvis Live at Madison Square Garden
as Self - Lead Guitar
movie
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Elvis: That's the Way It Is
as Self - Musician
movie
Carnival Rock
Carnival Rock
as Guitar Player (uncredited)