Was the bailiff for a number of high-profile trials, including those of
Charles Manson, Patty Hearst and "The Onion Field" murder trial.
Lied about his age and enlisted in the Navy at the start of World War
II. After his discharge, he played baseball for a couple of years as a
pitcher and outfielder in the St. Louis Browns' farm system.
Served in the Navy during World War II.
Appeared in numerous TV commercials and was "Colonel Morton" on
packages of Morton's Frozen Foods.
Former minor-league baseball player
In 1998, Burrell returned to a TV courtroom to serve as bailiff on
"Judge Wapner's Animal Court" on cable's Animal Planet network.
Has three sons with Clara: Mark, Larry & Keith..
Spent 25 of his 31 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's
Department as a bailiff in the court system, including working in
Wapner's Los Angeles Superior Court courtroom.
Burrell had just retired in 1981 when he was asked to serve as bailiff
on "The People's Court."
Memorial services were held April 19, 2002 at Rose Hills Memorial Park,
Whittier, California.