Frank Burns

GPTKB entity

Statements (99)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:character
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:M*_A*_S*_H
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:M*_A*_S*_H_4077th
gptkbp:character_arc becomes more sympathetic over time
becomes more antagonistic
from antagonist to supporting character
gptkbp:character_development initially arrogant, later humbled
becomes less prominent
gptkbp:character_motivation desire for recognition
gptkbp:character_relationships lack of empathy
with superiors
lack of social skills
with fellow doctors
with nurses
inability to handle stress
inability to work in a team
overreliance on authority
poor leadership skills
gptkbp:character_traits medical knowledge
jealous
arrogant
hypocritical
self-serving
insecure
cowardly
dedication to duty
loyalty to friends
incompetent
gptkbp:character_type gptkb:antagonist
gptkbp:cultural_impact depiction of military doctors
influenced portrayals of military doctors
gptkbp:fan_base mixed opinions
gptkbp:fan_reception mixed
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:M*_A*_S*_H_pilot_episode
gptkb:Season_1
gptkbp:has_catchphrase " I’m a patriot!"
" I’m a genius!"
" I’m not a coward!"
" I’m a doctor!"
" I’m a hero!"
" I’m a man of honor!"
" I’m a man of science!"
" I’m a soldier!"
" I’m a surgeon!"
" You’re a disgrace!"
gptkbp:has_conflict_with gptkb:Colonel_Potter
gptkb:Frank_Burns
gptkb:Hawkeye_Pierce
gptkb:Colonel_Blake
gptkb:B._J._Hunnicutt
gptkbp:has_friend gptkb:Charles_Winchester
gptkbp:has_sibling gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:hometown gptkb:Fort_Wayne,_Indiana
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Frank Burns
gptkbp:influence_on comedic archetypes
M* A* S* H series
gptkbp:is_often_seen_in gptkb:Charles_Winchester
gptkb:Margaret_Houlihan
other surgeons
gptkbp:known_for his incompetence
being a foil to main characters
gptkbp:last_appearance Season 11
M* A* S* H series finale
gptkbp:leaves_camp gptkb:Season_5
gptkbp:legacy iconic television character
gptkbp:military_rank gptkb:Captain
gptkbp:notable_event becomes a major antagonist
gptkbp:notable_for being a main antagonist
gptkbp:notable_quote " I’m a doctor, not a miracle worker!"
gptkbp:notable_rivalry gptkb:Hawkeye_Pierce
gptkb:Trapper_John_Mc_Intyre
gptkb:B._J._Hunnicutt
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:surgery
gptkbp:personality_trait arrogant
insecure
self-centered
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Larry_Linville
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:M*_A*_S*_H_film
comedic
M* A* S* H TV series
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:Margaret_Houlihan
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Margaret_Houlihan
gptkb:Hawkeye_Pierce
gptkb:Trapper_John_Mc_Intyre
gptkb:Frankie_Burns
gptkbp:resolution leaves the 4077th
gptkbp:role surgeon at a mobile army surgical hospital
gptkbp:served_in gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Margaret_Houlihan
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tyrone_GAA
gptkb:Robert_Alda
gptkb:Henry_Blake
gptkb:M*_A*_S*_H
gptkb:Trapper_John_Mc_Intyre
gptkb:M*_A*_S*_H_(film)
gptkb:Pieces_of_April
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5