Movies (Acting Roles)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
James Burke would have been no older than 81 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 06 1975

Alias Jesse James
James Burke was 72 in Alias Jesse James as 'Charlie (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1959

The Unholy Wife
James Burke was 70 in The Unholy Wife as 'Sheriff Tom Watling'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1957

Public Pigeon No. 1
James Burke was 70 in Public Pigeon No. 1 as 'Harrigan'.Movie Released: Fri, May 17 1957

Lucky Me
James Burke was 67 in Lucky Me as 'Mahoney'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 09 1954

Lone Star
James Burke was 66 in Lone Star as 'Luther Kilgore'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1952

We're Not Married!
James Burke was 65 in We're Not Married! as 'Willie's Sergeant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1952

Denver and Rio Grande
James Burke was 65 in Denver and Rio Grande as 'Sheriff Ed Johnson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 16 1952

Warpath
James Burke was 65 in Warpath as 'Oldtimer'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 22 1951

His Kind of Woman
James Burke was 64 in His Kind of Woman as 'Barkeeper in Nogales (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 15 1951

Raton Pass
James Burke was 64 in Raton Pass as 'Hank'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 07 1951

The Last Outpost
James Burke was 64 in The Last Outpost as 'Stagecoach driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 04 1951

Let's Dance
James Burke was 64 in Let's Dance as 'George (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 29 1950

Copper Canyon
James Burke was 64 in Copper Canyon as 'Jeb Bassett'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950

Red, Hot and Blue
James Burke was 62 in Red, Hot and Blue as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 1949

Alias Nick Beal
James Burke was 62 in Alias Nick Beal as 'Bum'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1949

Shamrock Hill
James Burke was 62 in Shamrock Hill as 'Michael Rogan'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1949

June Bride
James Burke was 62 in June Bride as 'Luke Potter'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 29 1948

Night Wind
James Burke was 61 in Night Wind as 'Sheriff Hamilton'.Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1948

Beyond Glory
James Burke was 61 in Beyond Glory as 'Jim, the Bartender (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Aug 03 1948

Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
James Burke was 61 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as 'Cop (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948

The Timber Trail
James Burke was 61 in The Timber Trail as 'Jed Baker'.Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1948

The Big Clock
James Burke was 61 in The Big Clock as 'O'Brien'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 18 1948

Body and Soul
James Burke was 61 in Body and Soul as 'Arnold (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 11 1947

Nightmare Alley
James Burke was 61 in Nightmare Alley as 'Rural Marshal (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1947

Song of the Thin Man
James Burke was 60 in Song of the Thin Man as 'Policeman Callahan (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 28 1947

Down to Earth
James Burke was 60 in Down to Earth as 'Detective Kelly'.Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1947

Philo Vance's Gamble
James Burke was 60 in Philo Vance's Gamble as 'Lt. Burke'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1947

Easy Come, Easy Go
James Burke was 60 in Easy Come, Easy Go as 'Harry Weston'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 07 1947

California
James Burke was 60 in California as 'Pokey'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1947

Bowery Bombshell
James Burke was 59 in Bowery Bombshell as 'Detective O'Malley'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 20 1946

The Virginian
James Burke was 59 in The Virginian as 'Andy Jones (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1946

Young Widow
James Burke was 59 in Young Widow as 'Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1946

How DOooo You Do
James Burke was 59 in How DOooo You Do as 'Detective'.Movie Released: Mon, Dec 24 1945

I Love a Bandleader
James Burke was 58 in I Love a Bandleader as 'Charles Gibley'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1945

Shady Lady
James Burke was 58 in Shady Lady as 'Crane'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1945

Anchors Aweigh
James Burke was 58 in Anchors Aweigh as 'Studio Cop'.Movie Released: Mon, Aug 13 1945

The Horn Blows at Midnight
James Burke was 58 in The Horn Blows at Midnight as 'Policeman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1945

Casanova Brown
James Burke was 57 in Casanova Brown as 'O'Leary (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 23 1944

3 Men in White
James Burke was 57 in 3 Men in White as 'First Policeman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, May 25 1944

Riding High
James Burke was 57 in Riding High as 'Pete'.Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1943

Thank Your Lucky Stars
James Burke was 57 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Bill, Intern Guard (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943

Dixie
James Burke was 56 in Dixie as 'Riverboat Captain'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1943

No Place for a Lady
James Burke was 56 in No Place for a Lady as 'Police Substation Chief Moriarty'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 11 1943

A Night to Remember
James Burke was 56 in A Night to Remember as 'Pat Murphy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1942

Army Surgeon
James Burke was 56 in Army Surgeon as 'Brooklyn'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 04 1942

It Happened in Flatbush
James Burke was 55 in It Happened in Flatbush as 'Umpire Shaunnessy'.Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1942

My Favorite Blonde
James Burke was 55 in My Favorite Blonde as 'Union Secretary'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1942

All Through the Night
James Burke was 55 in All Through the Night as 'Police Lt. Forbes'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1942

The Maltese Falcon
James Burke was 55 in The Maltese Falcon as 'Luke'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 18 1941

Million Dollar Baby
James Burke was 54 in Million Dollar Baby as 'Callahan'.Movie Released: Sat, May 31 1941

Reaching for the Sun
James Burke was 54 in Reaching for the Sun as 'Norm'.Movie Released: Thu, May 01 1941

Pot o' Gold
James Burke was 54 in Pot o' Gold as 'Lt. Grady'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 1941

Little Nellie Kelly
James Burke was 54 in Little Nellie Kelly as 'Sergeant McGowan'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1940

No Time for Comedy
James Burke was 53 in No Time for Comedy as 'Police Sergeant (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 14 1940

The Golden Fleecing
James Burke was 53 in The Golden Fleecing as 'Sibley'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1940

The Way of All Flesh
James Burke was 53 in The Way of All Flesh as 'Frisco'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1940

The Saint Takes Over
James Burke was 53 in The Saint Takes Over as 'Patrolman Mike'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940

Buck Benny Rides Again
James Burke was 53 in Buck Benny Rides Again as 'Taxi Driver'.Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940

Opened by Mistake
James Burke was 53 in Opened by Mistake as 'Police Sergeant Wilkins'.Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1940

Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
James Burke was 53 in Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise as 'Wilkie, house detective'.Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1940

Double Alibi
James Burke was 53 in Double Alibi as 'Police Captain Orr'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1940

At the Circus
James Burke was 53 in At the Circus as 'John Carter'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1939

Fast and Furious
James Burke was 53 in Fast and Furious as 'Clancy'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1939

Beau Geste
James Burke was 52 in Beau Geste as 'Lieutenant Dufour'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 24 1939

On Borrowed Time
James Burke was 52 in On Borrowed Time as 'Sheriff Burlingame'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1939

Dodge City
James Burke was 52 in Dodge City as 'Cattle Auctioneer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939

Sudden Money
James Burke was 52 in Sudden Money as 'McPherson'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 1939

The Family Next Door
James Burke was 52 in The Family Next Door as 'Policeman'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1939

Within the Law
James Burke was 52 in Within the Law as ''Red''.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1939

The Saint Strikes Back
James Burke was 52 in The Saint Strikes Back as 'Headquarters Police Officer'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939

The Dawn Patrol
James Burke was 52 in The Dawn Patrol as 'Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver'.Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1938

Little Orphan Annie
James Burke was 52 in Little Orphan Annie as 'Mike Moriarty'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1938

The Mad Miss Manton
James Burke was 52 in The Mad Miss Manton as 'Sullivan'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1938

The Affairs of Annabel
James Burke was 51 in The Affairs of Annabel as 'Muldoon'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 1938

You Can't Take It with You
James Burke was 51 in You Can't Take It with You as 'Chief Detective (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1938

Men with Wings
James Burke was 51 in Men with Wings as 'J.A. Nolan'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 16 1938

Joy of Living
James Burke was 51 in Joy of Living as 'Mac'.Movie Released: Fri, May 06 1938

Flight Into Nowhere
James Burke was 51 in Flight Into Nowhere as 'Ike Matthews'.Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1938

The Perfect Specimen
James Burke was 51 in The Perfect Specimen as 'Constable Snodgrass'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 23 1937

Life Begins with Love
James Burke was 51 in Life Begins with Love as 'Darby McGraw'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1937

Dead End
James Burke was 50 in Dead End as 'Police Officer Mulligan'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1937

High, Wide and Handsome
James Burke was 50 in High, Wide and Handsome as 'Stackpole'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1937

Champagne Waltz
James Burke was 50 in Champagne Waltz as 'Mr. Scribner'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1937

Laughing at Trouble
James Burke was 50 in Laughing at Trouble as 'Bill Norton'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1936

Great Guy
James Burke was 50 in Great Guy as 'Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1936

Can This Be Dixie?
James Burke was 50 in Can This Be Dixie? as 'Sheriff N.B.F. Rider'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936

36 Hours to Kill
James Burke was 49 in 36 Hours to Kill as 'Doyle - Process Server'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 24 1936

Rhythm on the Range
James Burke was 49 in Rhythm on the Range as 'Wabash'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 01 1936

Forgotten Faces
James Burke was 49 in Forgotten Faces as 'Sgt. Johnny Donovan / Harry's friend'.Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1936

Song and Dance Man
James Burke was 49 in Song and Dance Man as 'Lt. Mike Boyle'.Movie Released: Wed, Mar 11 1936

Klondike Annie
James Burke was 49 in Klondike Annie Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1936

Dancing Feet
James Burke was 49 in Dancing Feet as 'Phil Moore'.Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1936

So Red the Rose
James Burke was 49 in So Red the Rose as 'Major Rushton'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1935

Frisco Waterfront
James Burke was 49 in Frisco Waterfront as 'Corrigan'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 1935

Coronado
James Burke was 49 in Coronado as 'Slug Moran'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 27 1935

Hot Money
James Burke was 49 in Hot Money as 'Police Sgt. Burke'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1935

Music Is Magic
James Burke was 49 in Music Is Magic as 'Mickey (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1935

Case of the Missing Man
James Burke was 49 in Case of the Missing Man as 'Police Sergeant Rorty'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 20 1935

Here Comes Cookie
James Burke was 48 in Here Comes Cookie as 'Broken-Nose Reilly'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1935

The Affair of Susan
James Burke was 48 in The Affair of Susan as 'Hogan'.Movie Released: Sun, Sep 01 1935

Call of the Wild
James Burke was 48 in Call of the Wild as 'Ole'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935

Welcome Home
James Burke was 48 in Welcome Home as 'Michael Shaughnessy'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935

Broadway Gondolier
James Burke was 48 in Broadway Gondolier as 'Uncle Andy'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 27 1935

Make a Million
James Burke was 48 in Make a Million as 'Pete'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 1935

The Farmer Takes a Wife
James Burke was 48 in The Farmer Takes a Wife as 'Man Hauling Rifles and Bullets'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 05 1935

After the Dance
James Burke was 48 in After the Dance as 'Police Lieutenant'.Movie Released: Tue, Jun 25 1935

Dinky
James Burke was 48 in Dinky as 'Truck Driver'.Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1935

Mississippi
James Burke was 48 in Mississippi as 'Skeptical Passenger in Pilot House (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1935

Ruggles of Red Gap
James Burke was 48 in Ruggles of Red Gap as 'Jeff Tuttle'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1935

The Mystery Man
James Burke was 48 in The Mystery Man as 'Managing Editor Marvin'.Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 1935

Ticket to a Crime
James Burke was 48 in Ticket to a Crime as 'Detective Lt. John Aloysius McGinnis'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 14 1934

Love Time
James Burke was 48 in Love Time as 'Emperor Francis I'.Movie Released: Sat, Nov 03 1934

Lady by Choice
James Burke was 48 in Lady by Choice as 'Brannigan'.Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1934

Treasure Island
James Burke was 47 in Treasure Island as 'Pirate of the Spanish Main'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1934

Friends of Mr. Sweeney
James Burke was 47 in Friends of Mr. Sweeney as 'Policeman Arresting Wynn'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 28 1934

Little Miss Marker
James Burke was 47 in Little Miss Marker as 'Detective Reardon (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1934

The Merry Frinks
James Burke was 47 in The Merry Frinks as '3rd Expressman (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, May 26 1934

Twentieth Century
James Burke was 47 in Twentieth Century as 'Sheriff (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1934

Sadie McKee
James Burke was 47 in Sadie McKee as 'Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, May 09 1934

A Very Honorable Guy
James Burke was 47 in A Very Honorable Guy as 'Sergeant'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1934

City Limits
James Burke was 47 in City Limits as 'King, a Hobo'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 14 1934

Wharf Angel
James Burke was 47 in Wharf Angel as 'Brooklyn Jack'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 15 1934

Gambling Lady
James Burke was 47 in Gambling Lady as 'Detective Making Raid (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1934

It Happened One Night
James Burke was 47 in It Happened One Night as 'Detective (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1934

Six of a Kind
James Burke was 47 in Six of a Kind as 'Detective (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1934

All of Me
James Burke was 47 in All of Me as 'Welfare Island Guard (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1934

Queen Christina
James Burke was 47 in Queen Christina as 'Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1933

Lady Killer
James Burke was 47 in Lady Killer Movie Released: Sat, Dec 09 1933

The Kennel Murder Case
James Burke was 47 in The Kennel Murder Case as 'Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 28 1933

Bombshell
James Burke was 47 in Bombshell as 'First Immigration Officer (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 13 1933

To the Last Man
James Burke was 46 in To the Last Man as 'Kentucky Sheriff (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1933

Torch Singer
James Burke was 46 in Torch Singer as 'Taxi Driver'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 08 1933

College Humor
James Burke was 46 in College Humor as 'Cromwell Dexter'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1933

The Girl in 419
James Burke was 46 in The Girl in 419 as 'Detective Jackson'.Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1933

A Lady's Profession
James Burke was 46 in A Lady's Profession as 'Mulroy'.Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1933

Face in the Sky
James Burke was 46 in Face in the Sky as 'Cop (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1933