Sonny Burnette November 2011
Permanent address: (SAG eligible)
Georgetown College
400 E. College St.
Georgetown, KY 40324-1696
502-863-8112 Cell: 502-542-1911
Sonny_Burnette@georgetowncollege.edu SBurn1234@juno.com
AGE RANGE: 50-60 H: 6‟-2” W: 210 EYES: green-gray HAIR: bald/graying
VIDEO CLIPS AND PHOTOS: SonnyBurnette.com
TV/FILM/WEB
Three Tears on Ol‟ Skinner Evansville, Ind., Cinephreak Pictures,
Bloodstained Flesh Jakob Bilinski, dir. (2011)
The Breakup Self Richmond, KY, Toni Sprague, prod.
(2011)
The Victim Jack the Ripper Louisville, Frozen Mercury Productions,
Irvin Severs, prod. (2011)
Fluffy 1947 Grandpa Richmond, KY, Righteous Insanity
Films, John Cosper (2011)
Monkey Mocha Barista Judge Louisville, Wallace Films, William
Fantastique Wallace, dir. (2011)
Obliquity Prof. Gabana Chee Cincinnati, Trippy Tran Films,
Anthony Rory Tran, prod. (2011)
Another Apocalyptic Madeoff Executive Harrodsburg, KY, Lura Ketchledge,
Zombie Movie dir. (2011)
Neptune Special Agent McCarthy Knoxville, TN, Lampblack Label,
Daniel Coy, dir. (2011)
Pilgrim Song Brian Fraley Louisville, Paper Moon Films, Memphis,
Martha Stephens, dir. (2011)
Too Old?? Frederick Carson Cincinnati, P.L.O.T.T. Performers,
Renee Maria, prod. (2011)
Breakfast Impossible Rex Kaliber Lexington, KY, Catnippery Productions,
LLC; Claude Miles, prod. (2011)
Tan Lines Judge Simms Louisville, The Group Entertainment,
Tim Kirkman, dir. (2011)
Villany Legacy Mr. Kyle Cincinnati, Pokket Filmz, Iabou
Windimer, prod. (2011)
Ricochet Charles Beaumont Lexington, KY; Henry Hanberg, prod;
(2011)
Blood Feud Football Coach Frankfort, KY, Curtain Call Pictures,
Boston, MA; Mike Goodreau, (2011)
The Complex Oscar Louisville, Transcendent Prods., Bryan
Dobson, dir./prod. (2011)
Impulse Bob Shattered Dreams Productions, Chase
Dudley, prod. (2011)
The Edge Paps / Ninja Salt Lick, KY,DBC Entertainment (2011)
The Last Race D.O.E. liaison to the Pres., Cincinnati, David Garrison Productions;
Randall Rupert Scott Wegener, prod. (2011)
Last Look Pops Lexington, KY, Rob Thomas, prod.
(2011)
Which Die Is That Marvin Cincinnati, Noobtastic Prods., Nathan
Again? Grauwelman, prod. (2010)
Roots as Red as Henry Hatcher Red River Gorge, KY, Clan Spencer
Blood Productions, Jo Spencer, prod.
(2010)
Primate Bill Stanton, KY, Jett Dudley Productions,
Chase Dudley, prod. (2010)
Swordbearer Latacolc Lexington, Cineline Productions,
Stephen Zimmer, prod. (2010)
Stand Like a Mountain Deputy Allen Caldwell Harlan, KY, Terry Muncy, prod. (2010)
The Importance of Don Thornton Louisville, Good Water Pictures, Hillary
Explosions Rust, prod. (2010)
A Time for Healing Rev. McCarty Lexington, KY, Chris Kelder, prod.,
(2010)
Haunted Lake Detective Cincinnati, ACE Productions, Amy
Chapman, prod. (2010)
Spiritual Vows Wesley Stevens Cincinnati, PLOTT Performers,
Brandon Berning, prod. (2010)
Stuck with You Uncle Elmer Richmond, KY, Toni Sprague, prod.,
Web series (2010)
Little Ole Gotham Mr. Hyam Cincinnati, Pokket Films, Iabou
Windimere, prod. (2010)
Section 5 Frank Vaughn Monticello, IN, Oak Road Multimedia,
Randy DeFord, prod. (2010)
The Last Note Doctor Cincinnati, Art Institute of Ohio, Teague
Haines & Quinton Carter, prods. (2010)
Comic Book World: Mr. Greer Louisville, Frozen Mercury Productions,
The Movie Irvin Severs, prod. (2010)
Runway Marriage Self Louisville, Bowman Field, Isomorphic
Advice Prod., Elliot Greenbaum, dir. (2010)
Zombies R Friends Sheriff Louisville, Righteous Insanity Films,
John Cosper, prod. (Summer 2010)
Santa Claus vs. Principal Vickers Richmond, KY, ZP International,
the Zombies George Bonilla, (2010)
Redneck Tiki Brigade Pap Lexington, KY, Silver Chain Films,
Greg Brock, prod. (2010)
Insecurity Father Leonard Morehead, KY, D.B.C. Entertainment,
James Smith, prod. (2010)
Shards of a Fairytale James White Kids Gone Green, PBS/Time Warner
Cable, Mary Fraley, prod. (2010)
The Legend of Saul Benedict Maysville, KY, Pink Scorpio Prods.,
Hayswood Hospital Tammy Ruggles, Prod. (2009)
Temporally Yours Scientist Lexington, KY, Claude Miles, prod.
(2009)
The Way Station Right-Reverend Mayor Lexington, KY, Claude Miles, prod.
(2009)
Secretariat Gentlemen‟s Club Member Lexington, KY, Fast Track Productions,
Disney (2009)
Paid in Full George, alcoholic Louisville, Paul Pizzuti & Jay McCain,
prods., Ironbridge Productions &
Parables of Life Films (2009)
Fluffy 3 Dr. Spengo Lexington, KY, Righteous Insanity
Films, John Cosper, (2009)
Red River Snake-handling preacher Eastern, KY, Tuckywood Productions,
Jacob Ennis & Greg Brock, prod. (‟09)
Mystery at Locust Mr. Bates, curator Louisville, KY, DeHaan Sisters Film,
Grove Abby DeHaan, prod. (2009)
The Willows Slave Hunter Bowling Green, KY, WKU, Ron
DeMarse, prod. (2009)
Steampunk Mr. Shady Lexington, KY, Billy Boyd, prod.
(2009)
Forgotten Soul God Cincinnati, Ernie Minera, prod. (2009)
Southern Belles: Creepy suitor Louisville, KY, SoapNet (2009)
Louisville
Billy in Action Mayor John Louisville, KY, Derrick Cook & Jimmy
Humphrey, prods. (Summer 2009)
The Barbershop Sonny Cincinnati, Media Bridges Cable,
Christian Appleby, prod. (2009)
Brains! College President Berea, KY, Christian Honce, prod.
(Spring 2009)
Price of Power Eph Lillard, Frankfort, KY, Preoccupied Prods. Ron
KY Penitentiary Warden Bryant, Tamara Gregory, prod. (2009)
Halloween Det. Fritz Richmond, KY, Jones Entertainment
Homecoming Films, Tory Jones, prod. (March 2009)
Hell House: The The preacher Louisville, Feathered Italian Films,Jason
Legacy Continues Crowe, T.J. Moreschi, prod. (2009)
No Town Samson Lexington, Champion Productions,
Aaron Champion, prod. (2008)
Death Fugue Motel man Cincinnati, Eric Mattimore, prod.
(2008)
Alien Conspiracy Detective Buchanon Lexington, Goatboy Films, Jerry
Murders Williams, prod. (2008)
Nightmare Fuel Front Guide Ravenna, KY, Strobe Lantern
Productions; Hilljack, prod. (2008)
Soup Kitchen Lenny Georgetown, KY, Silver Chain Films,
Greg Brock, prod. (2008)
The Runaway Karl Sievers, Georgetown, KY, D.B.C Entertainment,
store manager James Smith, prod. (2008)
Haven Hill Zombie Burlington, KY, Haven Hill Film,
John Zanardelli, prod. (2008)
Mountain Mafia Hit man Lexington, KY, JustUs League Films,
Cherokee Hall, prod. (2008)
The AUDIT Derek Jacobson Louisville, The FilmMakers, Abigail
DeHaan, prod. (2008)
Normal Boredom Priest Lexington, Dithyramb Productions,
Jonathan Walls, prod. (2008)
The Francesco Gallery architect Lexington, McKinley Film LLC, Kenton
McKinley, prod. (2008)
Haddonfield: Haddonfield News Paris, KY, 148 Productions, David
A Halloween Reporter Gooslin, prod. (2008)
Fan Film
In Mysterious Ways Extra Louisville, VSM Productions,
Vin Morreale, prod. (2008)
Last Breath Police Cptn. Mead Louisville, C&T Productions,
Chase Dudley, prod. (2008)
Nancy Barry‟s Professor extra Somerset, KY, SCC, Steve Cleberg,
Big Case prod. (2008)
Mabe in America Speaking extra “Mabe in America” show with Tom
Mabe for Country Music TV (2008)
Hell-ephone Father Davis, priest Lexington, ZP International, George
Bonilla, prod. (2008)
Movie Trailer Jacobson Louisville, The FilmMakers, Abigail
for “The AUDIT” DeHaan, prod. (2007)
Gimme 12 Steps Neal Louisville, Vivid Media, Inc., Scott
Shuffitt, prod. (2007)
Lives Left Rox Embo & Uncle Mac Lexington, KY, FILMdyne, LLC,
Tom Stern, prod. (2007)
Clowndemonium Frank Tabor, stepfather Clay City, KY/Silver Chain Films,
(horror) Gregory Brock, prod. (2007)
Joy Extra Cincinnati, Red Love Films, Drew
Money & Julie Hassett, dirs. (2007)
TruTV Lawrence Baker, father Wilmington, OH/Libby Sallaway, Prod.
of felon Storyhouse Productions, Missing
Persons Unit, “Carrie Culberson Case,”
Episode 13 (2007)
Cornhole: The Movie Extra Cincinnati, Tim Clarke, dir. (2007)
Surviving Guthrie Cory, campus cop Gtwn Coll, Ed Smith, dir. (2007)
Doc Doc Wilson, attorney Gtwn Coll., George McGee, dir. (2006)
Tammy‟s House Party Guest chef Inspirational TV Network (1980s)
PTL Club Guest chef Inspirational TV Network (1980s)
INDUSTRIAL
Music video Wise old man Louisville, “South of Ohio” for The
Ravenna Colt; William Wallace, dir.
(2010)
Boomtech Self Georgetown, KY, Frontline Films,
PJ Halloran, Prod. (2010)
N.A.M.I. College Professor National Alliance on Mental Illness
Comm./PSA, Jeff Jones, prod. (2009)
Guest Actor interviewee Derby City Film Chat, BlogTalkRadio,
Kris Rommel (November 17, 2009)
Rap Music Video Priest Louisville, “Se7en” for horrorcore rap
artist Cap1, Jakob Bilinski, Prod. („09)
AED Training Video Heart attack man Lexington, Video Prod. Serv.,
Ryan Rivard, Dir. (2009)
Antibiotic Optimization Medical Doctor Lexington, Prosper Media Group,
Kyle Lake, prod. (2008)
Lilly Pharmaceuticals Insulin KwikPen Photo shoot, Thompson Creative
hand model Imaging, Columbus, OH (2008)
Rotary Lift Mechanic model Photo shoot, Thompson Creative
Imaging, Columbus, OH (2008)
Luxottica/Sears Sears optician Barking Fish Lounge Studio; Prod.,
Michael Weber, Cincinnati (2008)
Rock Music Video Creepy Piano Player “All My Balloons,” Children 18:3,
Tooth and Nail Records; prod. Andy
Reale; Cleveland (2008)
The Pampered Chef Dr. Poindexter, mad Live at Cincinnati convention,
scientist produced by Scott Thompson,
Zoom7.com, Dallas, TX (2008)
Medical Training Film Dr. Edwards, pediatrician Prosper Media Group for Kentucky
Child Now (2007)
Stock Footage Construction Co. Owner Louisville, Thought Equity Motion
(2007)
COMMERCIAL
Commonwealth Grandpa Frankfort, KY, Jason Epperson,
Credit Union prod. (2011)
KY Psychiatric Assoc. Corporate interviewer Richmond, KY. P.S.A. for Nat.
Allia. on Mental Illness, Jeff Jones,
prod. (2008)
RV Commercial w/ Turner, security guard Louisville, Urban-Legends.tv, Speed
race car driver TV; Doug Tower, prod. (2007)
Kenny Wallace
Done in 60 Seconds spokesperson Internet Video Advertising, Prosper
Media Group, Lexington, KY; Kyle
Lake, prod. (2007)
Shamrock Foundation auctioneer‟s assistant Avalanche Film and Video Studios (2007)
(Louisville) Christopher Gibbs, dir.
RADIO INTERVIEWS
Kids Rock Nashville interview of “Stuck with You” cast, August 11, 2011.
FendersDen.com, radio/video interview re “Swordbearer,” hosted by Dusty June, Louisville
& L.A. markets, December 12, 2010
DragonTalk Radio, hosted by Jon Klement, interview regarding “Swordbearer,”
blogtalkradio.com, St. Louis market, December 2, 2010
Derby City Film Chat, hosted by Kris Rommel, personal interview, blogtalkradio.com,
Louisville market, November 17, 2009
OTHER ACTING EXPERIENCE
Portrayed Kentucky historical characters in costume as part of live dramas presented at
regional Kentucky Historical Society gatherings (2003-04).
Two acting courses at Georgetown college: Acting, & Acting for the Camera
Acting class with Silvana Gallardo
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Teach graduate-level Digital Video Techniques course at Georgetown College.
EDUCATION
Ball State University (D.A.), Northwestern University (M.M.), Univ. of South Florida (B.A.)
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Member of Paragon Music Theatre Orchestra, performing on saxophones, flute/piccolo,
clarinet: Crazy for You, Man of LaMancha, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Sweet Charity,
Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate, The King and I, Hello Dolly, Sound of Music, and for
other area musicals.
Music performances with: Bob Hope, Red Skelton, Ed McMahon, Jerry Lewis, Rich Little,
John Davidson, Lou Rawls, The Lettermen, The Temptations, The Four
Tops, Michel Legrand, Crystal Gayle, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, Andrae Crouch, Amy
Grant, Sandi Patti, others.
Studio musician, arranger/composer for PTL Television Network for nine years (1979-88).
Professor of Music, Georgetown College (since 1990). Music Chair (since 1994). Elected
Faculty Chair (2002-04). Director of Foust Artist Series (since 1992). Teach music
theory, MIDI computer music, history of rock music, saxophone; graduate
courses in audio and video technology.
Taught English as a Second Language to Japanese Coordinators at Toyota Motor
Manufacturing Kentucky, and to Japanese engineers at Vuteq Corporation (2003-
2008)
Kentucky Music Teachers Association (KMTA) 2001 Commissioned Composer.
Church organist/pianist, Frankfort, Kentucky (since 2004).