Burton Cummings

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Musician

Birth Date: December 31, 1947

Age: 77 years old

Birth Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Burton Cummings brought his musical talents to a variety of films over the course of his Hollywood career. Cummings began his entertainment career with his music featured in films like the romance "Voices" (1978) with Michael Ontkean, "Curtains" (1983) and the Jim Carrey dramatic comedy "The Cable Guy" (1996). Though known first for his music, Cummings also acted in "Melanie" (1983).

In the nineties and the early 2000s, Cummings's music continued to appear on the silver screen, including in films like the Kevin Spacey hit comedic drama "American Beauty" (1999), the Mike Myers hit comedy sequel "Austin Powers: the Spy Who Shagged Me" (1999) and the Don McKellar dramedy "Last Night" (1999). His work was also in "Almost Famous" (2000). Cummings's music was also featured in the Seth Rogen blockbuster comedy "Superbad" (2007) and the comedic drama "Take this Waltz" (2012) with Michelle Williams. Most recently, Cummings appeared on "Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon" (2014) with Alice Cooper.

Credits

CBC Music Presents: Live at Massey Hall

Music Performer
Show
2023

Canada's New Year's Eve: Countdown to 2019

Music Performer
Show
2018

The 2016 JUNO Awards

Music Performer
Show
2016

Q With Jian Ghomeshi

Music Performer
Show
2011

George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight

Guest
Show
2010

Entertainment Tonight Canada

Guest
Show
2005

Melanie

Actor
Rick
Movie
1982

Canada AM

Music Performer
Show
1972