Gene Autry filmography his own name, rode his own horse, Champion, had Burnette as his sidekick, and sang several songs in each film—including some that would become his most popular hits. In 1947, with his Republic contract fulfilled, Autry began producing his own films which were distributed by Columbia Pictures. For his Columbia films, Autry chose Sterling Holloway as his sidekick for five films, and then Pat Buttram for sixteen films. Burnette returned for the last six films released in 1953. From 1950 to 1955, Autry appeared in 91 episodes of "The Gene Autry Show" television series. Buttram played his sidekick in 83
Adrian Autry named the head coach at Eastern Michigan University. Autry quickly accepted the position and remains there now. Autry currently coaches and develops the forwards position. Adrian Autry Adrian "Red" Christopher Autry (born February 29, 1972) is a retired American basketball player and current assistant coach for Syracuse University men's basketball team. A former point guard for the Orange, Autry played from 1990-1994 and is currently ranked fifth in career assist (631) and sixth in career steals (217). After leaving Syracuse, Autry played professionally from 1995-2005 for Besiktas Istanbul, SSV Ulm 1846, Long Island Surf, Sicc BPA Jesi, Paf Bologna, Fabriano