Biography

Burr Caruth was born on June 15, 1865 in Carbondale, Illinois, as Samuel Burr Caruth. He was an actor, known for New Frontier (1939), Under Western Stars (1938) and Ghost-Town Gold (1936). He died on June 2, 1953 in Los Angeles County, California.

Known For

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Townsend (uncredited)

Dark Command

Minister

The Pride of the Yankees

Village Storekeeper (uncredited)

New Frontier

Dr. William Hall

Mills of the Gods

Gateman

The Pursuit of Happiness

Rev. Myles

Calling Wild Bill Elliott

Grandpa Culver

The Voice of Bugle Ann

Judge (uncredited)