Burr Redding is a fictional character portrayed by Anthony Chisholm in the TV series Oz.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Conversions (season 4), they were 57 years old.
They appear in 23 episodes out of a total of 56 aired and have accumulated 201 positive votes.
Episodes23
Conversions
episode S4.E10 january 2001New inmate Burr Reading arrives, ready to take charge of the African-American drug scene. Dr. Nathan returns to Em City, and finds the biggest adjustment is dealing with her feelings for O'Reily. Tidd tries to strike up a deal with Schillinger.
Revenge Is Sweet
episode S4.E11 january 2001Morales looks to pit the Chinese against Redding. Alvarez offers Glynn his services as an informant as a way out of solitary. Dr. Nathan announces that Em City inmates will be selected to test a trial drug that could reduce their time behind bars.
Cuts Like a Knife
episode S4.E12 january 2001O'Reily regrets getting Cyril involved with the trial drug when it starts taking effect. Meanwhile, Giles' request for an unusual execution creates controversy and the Chinese refugees are deported...but not before plotting revenge on Morales.
Blizzard of '01
episode S4.E13 february 2001O'Reily is in for a surprise when a visitor reveals the truth about his past, while Cyril faces trouble for his difficult behavior. Meanwhile, Morales and Redding lay out plans that could lead to all-out war in Em City.
Orpheus Descending
episode S4.E14 february 2001McManus calls a superficial truce between Redding and Morales. Basil finally sees his wife, but Hughes ends up spoiling their happiness. Meanwhile, Cyril's latest outburst proves to be the last straw.
Even the Score
episode S4.E15 february 2001McManus can't turn his back on White. Beecher tells the parents of the girl he killed that he's up for parole. Howell tries to blackmail O'Reily so she can get to Cyril, but he throws her for a loop--and then O'Reily is thrown himself by a secret.
Famous Last Words
episode S4.E16 february 2001In the Season Four finale, Hill discovers where his true allegiances lie in Oz. Redding's plot to use the Colonel against Morales has an unexpected outcome. Beecher's agony about his parole hearing leads to a shocking season climax.
Visitation
episode S5.E1 january 2002In its fifth season premiere, Oz re-opens in the wake of major renovations that had to be completed following a gas explosion.
Laws of Gravity
episode S5.E2 january 2002McManus thinks White may reform if he spends quality time with Said; Alvarez offers Guerra a unique solution to their dispute; O'Reily's mother, Suzanne Fitzgerald, begins a community service term teaching music at Oz.
Dream a Little Dream of Me
episode S5.E3 january 2002Brass wants to know who cut his tendon; Redding and Morales form another uneasy alliance; Rev. Cloutier's mysterious influence over his followers grows more intriguing; and Keller returns to Oz, only to be hit with an ID from an old murder charge.
Next Stop, Valhalla
episode S5.E4 january 2002Penders, Hill and Alvarez are given a chance to train seeing-eye dogs; Martinez gives Brass a 'cocktail' he definitely didn't order; the love triangle between Beecher, McClain and Keller becomes more complicated.
Wheel of Fortune
episode S5.E5 february 2002Robson stirs up problems between White and Said. Meanwhile, Pancamo's illness might save some work for his enemies, Schillinger makes a friendly but suspicious overture towards Beecher, and Morales seeks revenge on his sister's abusive husband.
Variety
episode S5.E6 february 2002As Cyril's trial gets off to an inauspiciously cold start, tensions between Mukada and Kirk come to a boil. Also, a priest named Meehan lands in Oz while White and Said turn over a new leaf in their relationship.
Good Intentions
episode S5.E7 february 2002Hill's recovery leads to renewed friction between Redding and Morales, Alvarez gets his wish as the 'Man's Best Friend' program is finished and Meehan presents some revolutionary ideas to help Cyril.
Impotence
episode S5.E8 february 2002In the Season Five finale, Robson goes to extremes to remedy his gum dilemma, Meanwhile, McManus struggles with personal turmoil over his decision to stay at Oz and Rebadow deals with his grandson's fate.
Dead Man Talking
episode S6.E1 january 2003In the Season Six premiere, Alvarez and Schillinger are let out of solitary and placed back in general population. Meanwhile, a mourning Rebadow's spirits get a lift when he is transferred to the library and meets the new librarian, Stella Coffo.
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil
episode S6.E2 january 2003The unexpected arrival of Mayor Loewen at Oz spurs an ironic turn involving Schillinger and Beecher. Meanwhile, Dr. Nathan discovers why solitary inmates are getting sick. A new business plan within Oz inspires Redding.
Sonata da Oz
episode S6.E3 january 2003Tobias learns who killed his father before being released from prison. Cyril begins shock therapy while receiving an execution date. Said is allowed to start his own company.
A Failure to Communicate
episode S6.E4 january 2003Glynn receives mixed news on the toxic-poisoning problem. Meanwhile, Rebadow's relationship with the new librarian Stella hits a snag, Keller and Beecher work out an agreement, and Robson finally gets some redemption.
4giveness
episode S6.E5 february 2003Arif and the others have trouble getting Augustus' book published. Tobias confesses to Chris he's started dating someone on the outside.
A Day in the Death...
episode S6.E6 february 2003New inmate Idzik faces his enemies and requests a transfer. Meanwhile, the Loewen case grows increasingly complicated, the Muslims run into business trouble, and the inmate population comes together to support the O'Reilys.
Junkyard Dawgs
episode S6.E7 february 2003Three new inmates arrive at Oz, one of whom is particularly close to the O'Reily clan. Meanwhile, the Keller-Beecher-Schillinger triangle gets even more pointed, and an awards banquet ends in a fateful discovery.
Exeunt Omnes
episode S6.E8 february 2003Querns is appointed the new warden of Oz. Brass attempts to get famous for a day. Tim tries to change the mindset of Said's murderer. Cyril is finally executed. Keller brings Tobias back to Oz for good.
- Conversions
- Revenge Is Sweet
- Cuts Like a Knife
- Blizzard of '01
- Orpheus Descending
- Even the Score
- Famous Last Words
- Visitation
- Laws of Gravity
- Dream a Little Dream of Me
- Next Stop, Valhalla
- Wheel of Fortune
- Variety
- Good Intentions
- Impotence
- Dead Man Talking
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil
- Sonata da Oz
- A Failure to Communicate
- 4giveness
- A Day in the Death...
- Junkyard Dawgs
- Exeunt Omnes
Best moments9
- New inmate Burr Reading arrives, ready to take charge of the African-American drug scene. Dr. Nathan returns to Em City, and finds the biggest adjustment is dealing with her feelings for O'Reily. Tidd tries to strike up a deal with Schillinger.
- In the Season Five finale, Robson goes to extremes to remedy his gum dilemma, Meanwhile, McManus struggles with personal turmoil over his decision to stay at Oz and Rebadow deals with his grandson's fate.
- As Cyril's trial gets off to an inauspiciously cold start, tensions between Mukada and Kirk come to a boil. Also, a priest named Meehan lands in Oz while White and Said turn over a new leaf in their relationship.
- New inmate Idzik faces his enemies and requests a transfer. Meanwhile, the Loewen case grows increasingly complicated, the Muslims run into business trouble, and the inmate population comes together to support the O'Reilys.
- Arif and the others have trouble getting Augustus' book published. Tobias confesses to Chris he's started dating someone on the outside.
- Glynn receives mixed news on the toxic-poisoning problem. Meanwhile, Rebadow's relationship with the new librarian Stella hits a snag, Keller and Beecher work out an agreement, and Robson finally gets some redemption.
- Tobias learns who killed his father before being released from prison. Cyril begins shock therapy while receiving an execution date. Said is allowed to start his own company.
- The unexpected arrival of Mayor Loewen at Oz spurs an ironic turn involving Schillinger and Beecher. Meanwhile, Dr. Nathan discovers why solitary inmates are getting sick. A new business plan within Oz inspires Redding.
- In the Season Six premiere, Alvarez and Schillinger are let out of solitary and placed back in general population. Meanwhile, a mourning Rebadow's spirits get a lift when he is transferred to the library and meets the new librarian, Stella Coffo.
- Conversions
- Impotence
- Variety
- A Day in the Death...
- 4giveness
- A Failure to Communicate
- Sonata da Oz
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Smell No Evil
- Dead Man Talking