Background
Burton, John William was born on February 24, 1932 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of John William and Dorcas Elizebeth (Kennedy) Burton.
Burton, John William was born on February 24, 1932 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of John William and Dorcas Elizebeth (Kennedy) Burton.
Graduate, Embry Riddle United States Air Force Technology School, Opa Locka, Florida, 1951; graduate, New York Institute Photography.
Cameraman, Warner Brothers Cartoons, Hollywood and Burbank, California, 1955-1963; animation and special effects cameraman, DePatie-Freleng Enterprises, Burbank and Van Nuys, California, 1963-1977; animation and special effects cameraman, still photographer, technical advisor, Marvel Prodns. Ltd., Van Nuys, since 1980.
Served as staff sergeant United States Air Force, 1951-1954, Korea. Member International Photographers (member Executive Board local 659 1971-1977).
Married Mary Jane Amann, May 6, 1956. Children: Steven Thomas, Donna Lynne, Michael William.