Lawrence Lavon Linville[1] (September 29, 1939 – April 10, 2000) was an American actor known for his portrayal of the surgeon Major Frank Burns on the television series M*A*S*H.

Major Franklin Delano Marion Burns was ranking surgeon and second-in-command at the 4077th MASH. He was portrayed by Robert Duvall in the 1970 film and by Larry Linville through the …

Larry Linville was born on 29 September 1939 in Ojai, California, USA. He was an actor, known for M*A*S*H (1972), Paper Dolls (1984) and Mannix (1967). He was married to Deborah …

Jul 15, 2020 · Why did Frank Burns leave M*A*S*H? Frank’s unnatural storyline is because Larry Linville’s five-year contract was up. Although he was offered a 2-year extension, he turned it …

Jun 2, 2024 · He was an actor with over 70 acting credits to his name, however, Larry Linville is remembered for his portrayal of Major Frank Burns in the comedy war drama “M*A*S*H”, …

Oct 23, 2024 · While being interviewed for the book TV's MASH: The Ultimate Guide Book, series creator Larry Gelbart expressed regret at the sheer lack of dimension in the Frank Burns …

Jul 14, 2025 · M*A*S*H is one of the most beloved TV show all time — though old “ferret face” himself, Frank Burns, played by the talented Larry Linville, was rarely anyone’s favorite …

May 19, 2025 · After seasons, Frank Burns (Larry Linville) leaves M*A*S*H, which marks a major turning point for the show. In all likelihood, Frank’s persona had reached its peak, which …

Oct 9, 2024 · Larry Linville inherited the role of Major Frank Burns from Robert Duvall, who played the part in the 1970 movie. Those were tough boots to fill, but Linville became a memorably …

His last role is unseen-Burns claims on the telephone to his mortal enemy Captain Hawkeye Pierce that he's been promoted to Lt. Col and put in charge of a Veterans Hospital in Burns …