Pete Burness

Biography

Wilson D. "Pete" Burness (June 16, 1904 – July 21, 1969) was an American animator and animation director. He was perhaps best known for his work on the Mr. Magoo series. He also contributed to the Tom and Jerry series, Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, and Rocky and His Friends.

Directed

1. When Magoo Flew (1954) — Director
2. Magoo's Puddle Jumper (1956) — Director
3. Pink and Blue Blues (1952) — Director
4. Trouble Indemnity (1950) — Director
5. Kangaroo Courting (1954) — Director
6. Stage Door Magoo (1955) — Director
7. Magoo Express (1955) — Director
8. Magoo's Canine Mutiny (1956) — Director
9. Magoo Goes Overboard (1957) — Director
10. Grizzly Golfer (1951) — Director
11. Captains Outrageous (1952) — Director
12. Magoo's Glorious Fourth (1957) — Director
13. Magoo's Check Up (1955) — Director
14. Destination Magoo (1954) — Director
15. Magoo Makes News (1955) — Director
16. Madcap Magoo (1955) — Director
17. Magoo Goes West (1956) — Director
18. Magoo Saves the Bank (1957) — Director
19. Bungled Bungalow (1951) — Director
20. Spellbound Hound (1950) — Director
21. Pete Hothead (1952) — Director
22. The Dog Snatcher (1952) — Director
23. Sloppy Jalopy (1952) — Director
24. Safety Spin (1953) — Director
25. Magoo Slept Here (1953) — Director
26. Magoo's Masterpiece (1953) — Director
27. Magoo Goes Skiing (1954) — Director
28. Calling Doctor Magoo (1956) — Director
29. Magoo Beats the Heat (1956) — Director
30. Trailblazer Magoo (1956) — Director
31. Meet Mother Magoo (1956) — Director
32. Magoo's Problem Child (1956) — Director
33. Rock Hound Magoo (1957) — Director
34. Magoo's Young Manhood (1958) — Director
35. Magoo Breaks Par (1957) — Director
36. Matador Magoo (1957) — Director
37. The Explosive Mr. Magoo (1958) — Director
38. Magoo’s Three-Point Landing (1958) — Director
39. The Fifty-First Dragon (1954) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Rats in Spats (1941) — G-Man