Burr Tillstrom was an American puppeteer and film director. He is known for his contributions to the world of puppetry and for creating unique and imaginative puppets that entertained audiences. His work in film also showcased his talent and creativity, making him a notable figure in the entertainment industry. With a career spanning several decades, Tillstrom left a lasting impact on both puppetry and film, inspiring future generations of performers and directors.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Burr
A prickly plant with a rough, burr-like seed pod.
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Burr Tillstrom belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Place of Death: Palm Springs
Cause of Death: heart failure
Educated At: Senn High School
Occupation: puppeteer | film director
Employers: Federal Theatre Project
Awards Received: Peabody Awards | Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
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Ephemeris for October 13, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 13, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 13, 2025 |
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| Sun | 19 Libra 49 | 20 Libra 39 | 9 Aquarius 2 |
| Moon | 23 Virgo 32 | 20 Cancer 26 | 7 Virgo 56 |
| Mercury | 5 Libra 33 | 10 Scorpio 18 | 14 Capricorn 41 |
| Venus | 2 Sagittarius 3 | 29 Virgo 50 | 26 Aquarius 39 |
| Mars | 18 Leo 53 | 14 Scorpio 38 | 2 Libra 54 |
| Jupiter | 10 Gemini 58 | 23 Cancer 50 | 1 Gemini 14 |
| Saturn | 13 Leo 32 | 26 Pisces 43 | 12 Leo 4 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 51 | 0 Gemini 54 | 22 Aquarius 49 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 54 | 0 Aries 12 | 5 Leo 38 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 30 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 3 Cancer 50 |
| Rahu | 5 Capricorn 13 | 16 Pisces 21 | 29 Sagittarius 30 |
| Ketu | 5 Cancer 13 | 16 Virgo 21 | 29 Gemini 30 |
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