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Robert John Burke

Bio: A born-and-bred New Yorker, Robert John Burke made his film debut while in his early 20s with a small part in the drama "The Chosen" (1981), based on the Chaim Potok story. He went on to study acting at SUNY Purchase where he met aspiring filmmaker Hal Hartley, who cast him as one of the leads in his debut feature "The Unbelievable Truth," an offbeat indie tale where he played a man trying to escape his troubled past
Born: Mon, Sep 12 1960
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Robert John Burke is 64 years old
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Poster of Boston Strangler
Boston Strangler
Robert John Burke was
62 in Boston Strangler
as 'Eddie Holland'.
Thu, Mar 16 2023
Poster of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Robert John Burke was
62 in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
as 'Smitty'.
Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of The Retaliators
The Retaliators
Robert John Burke was
61 in The Retaliators
as 'Captain Briggs'.
Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of Triggered
Triggered
Robert John Burke was
61 in Triggered
as 'David'.
Sun, Apr 03 2022
Poster of Intrusion
Intrusion
Robert John Burke was
61 in Intrusion
as 'Detective Steven Morse'.
Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of Being
Being
Robert John Burke was
59 in Being
as 'Sheriff Campbell'.
Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of Boarding School
Boarding School
Robert John Burke was
57 in Boarding School
as 'Mr. Holcomb'.
Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of BlacKkKlansman
BlacKkKlansman
Robert John Burke was
57 in BlacKkKlansman
as 'Chief Bridges'.
Thu, Aug 09 2018
Poster of We Only Know So Much
We Only Know So Much
Robert John Burke was
57 in We Only Know So Much
as 'Hal'.
Sat, Jun 23 2018
Poster of Future '38
Future '38
Robert John Burke was
57 in Future '38
as 'General Sportwood'.
Fri, Dec 01 2017
Poster of Where There's Smoke
Where There's Smoke
Robert John Burke was
56 in Where There's Smoke
as 'Captain Frascone'.
Sat, Apr 01 2017
Poster of Bait
Bait
Robert John Burke was
55 in Bait
as 'Uncle Mack'.
Fri, Sep 18 2015
Poster of True Story
True Story
Robert John Burke was
54 in True Story
as 'Greg Ganley'.
Fri, Apr 17 2015
Poster of Ned Rifle
Ned Rifle
Robert John Burke was
54 in Ned Rifle
as 'Chet'.
Wed, Apr 01 2015
Poster of 2 Guns
2 Guns
Robert John Burke was
52 in 2 Guns
as 'Jessup'.
Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of Safe
Safe
Robert John Burke was
51 in Safe
as 'Captain Wolf'.
Mon, Apr 16 2012
Poster of Limitless
Limitless
Robert John Burke was
50 in Limitless
as 'Pierce'.
Thu, Mar 17 2011
Poster of Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
Robert John Burke was
50 in Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
as 'Himself'.
Mon, Nov 01 2010
Poster of Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest
Robert John Burke was
49 in Brooklyn's Finest
as 'State Trooper #1'.
Thu, Mar 04 2010
Poster of Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
Robert John Burke was
48 in Miracle at St. Anna
as 'General Ned Almond'.
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of The Ex
The Ex
Robert John Burke was
46 in The Ex
as 'Colonel'.
Fri, Dec 01 2006
Poster of Jack's Law
Jack's Law
Robert John Burke was
45 in Jack's Law
as 'Det. Ron Banks'.
Tue, Jun 06 2006
Poster of The Oh in Ohio
The Oh in Ohio
Robert John Burke was
45 in The Oh in Ohio
as 'Binky Taylor'.
Thu, Mar 30 2006
Poster of Munich
Munich
Robert John Burke was
45 in Munich
as 'Belligerent American'.
Fri, Dec 23 2005
Poster of Good Night, and Good Luck.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Robert John Burke was
45 in Good Night, and Good Luck.
as 'Charlie Mack'.
Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek
Robert John Burke was
44 in Hide and Seek
as 'Steven'.
Thu, Jan 27 2005
Poster of Connie and Carla
Connie and Carla
Robert John Burke was
43 in Connie and Carla
as 'Rudy'.
Fri, Apr 16 2004
Poster of Speak
Speak
Robert John Burke was
43 in Speak
as 'Mr. Neck'.
Tue, Jan 20 2004
Poster of Piggie
Piggie
Robert John Burke was
42 in Piggie
as 'Jim'.
Fri, Jun 13 2003
Poster of Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Robert John Burke was
42 in Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
as 'Instructor Jenks'.
Tue, Dec 31 2002
Poster of No Such Thing
No Such Thing
Robert John Burke was
41 in No Such Thing
as 'The Monster'.
Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of State Property
State Property
Robert John Burke was
41 in State Property
as 'Bob'.
Fri, Jan 18 2002
Poster of First Love, Last Rites
First Love, Last Rites
Robert John Burke was
37 in First Love, Last Rites
as 'Henry'.
Fri, Aug 07 1998
Poster of Somewhere in the City
Somewhere in the City
Robert John Burke was
37 in Somewhere in the City
as 'Frankie'.
Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Midnight Flight
Midnight Flight
Robert John Burke was
37 in Midnight Flight
as 'Paul Bacon'.
Tue, Jun 02 1998
Poster of A Bright Shining Lie
A Bright Shining Lie
Robert John Burke was
37 in A Bright Shining Lie
as 'Frank Drummond'.
Sat, May 30 1998
Poster of Cop Land
Cop Land
Robert John Burke was
36 in Cop Land
as 'Officer B'.
Fri, Aug 15 1997
Poster of Mayday - Flug in den Tod
Mayday - Flug in den Tod
Robert John Burke was
36 in Mayday - Flug in den Tod
as 'Tom Hutton'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Thinner
Thinner
Robert John Burke was
36 in Thinner
as 'Billy Halleck'.
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Killer: A Journal of Murder
Killer: A Journal of Murder
Robert John Burke was
35 in Killer: A Journal of Murder
as 'R.G. Greiser'.
Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Fled
Fled
Robert John Burke was
35 in Fled
as 'Pat Schiller'.
Fri, Jul 19 1996
Poster of If Lucy Fell
If Lucy Fell
Robert John Burke was
35 in If Lucy Fell
as 'Handsome Man'.
Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of Flirt
Flirt
Robert John Burke was
35 in Flirt
as 'Men's Room Man #2'.
Thu, Sep 14 1995
Poster of Crazy for a Kiss
Crazy for a Kiss
Robert John Burke was
34 in Crazy for a Kiss
as 'Steve'.
Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of Heaven & Earth
Heaven & Earth
Robert John Burke was
33 in Heaven & Earth
as 'Paul'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Tombstone
Tombstone
Robert John Burke was
33 in Tombstone
as 'Frank McLaury'.
Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Flirt
Flirt
Robert John Burke was
32 in Flirt
as 'Men's Room Man'.
Sat, Sep 11 1993
Poster of A Far Off Place
A Far Off Place
Robert John Burke was
32 in A Far Off Place
as 'Paul Parker'.
Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of RoboCop 3
RoboCop 3
Robert John Burke was
32 in RoboCop 3
as 'Robocop'.
Thu, Jan 21 1993
Poster of Simple Men
Simple Men
Robert John Burke was
32 in Simple Men
as 'Bill McCabe'.
Wed, Oct 14 1992
Poster of Dust Devil
Dust Devil
Robert John Burke was
31 in Dust Devil
as 'Dust Devil'.
Sat, Jul 11 1992
Poster of Rambling Rose
Rambling Rose
Robert John Burke was
30 in Rambling Rose
as 'Dave Wilkie'.
Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of The Unbelievable Truth
The Unbelievable Truth
Robert John Burke was
29 in The Unbelievable Truth
as 'Josh'.
Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Nightmare Weekend
Nightmare Weekend
Robert John Burke was
25 in Nightmare Weekend
as 'Dave'.
Mon, May 12 1986
Poster of The Chosen
The Chosen
Robert John Burke was
20 in The Chosen
as 'Levi Saunders'.
Thu, Aug 20 1981
Poster of Gangster Wars
Gangster Wars
Robert John Burke was
20 in Gangster Wars
as 'Officer Reardon'.
Thu, Apr 09 1981
Poster of Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Looking for Mr. Goodbar
Robert John Burke was
17 in Looking for Mr. Goodbar
as 'Patrick'.
Wed, Oct 19 1977

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Project Blue Book
Project Blue Book
Robert John Burke was
58+ in Project Blue Book
as 'William Fairchild'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of Allegiance
Allegiance
Robert John Burke was
54+ in Allegiance
as 'Special Agent Brock'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 05 2015
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Robert John Burke was
53+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'IAB Lieutenant Ed Tucker'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Robert John Burke was
52+ in Golden Boy
as 'Andrew Lightstone'.
First Air Date
Tue, Feb 26 2013
Poster of Banshee
Banshee
Robert John Burke was
52+ in Banshee
as 'Salvatore Ferillo'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 2013
Poster of Person of Interest
Person of Interest
Robert John Burke was
51+ in Person of Interest
as 'Officer Patrick Simmons'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Robert John Burke was
50+ in Blue Bloods
as 'Jyle Hogan'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 24 2010
Poster of White Collar
White Collar
Robert John Burke was
49+ in White Collar
as 'Patrick O'Leary'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Robert John Burke was
47+ in Gossip Girl
as 'Bart Bass'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2007
Poster of Six Degrees
Six Degrees
Robert John Burke was
46+ in Six Degrees
as 'David'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Robert John Burke was
46+ in Kidnapped
as 'Bellows'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006
Poster of Rescue Me
Rescue Me
Robert John Burke was
43+ in Rescue Me
as 'Mickey Gavin'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 21 2004
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Robert John Burke was
42+ in CSI: Miami
as 'Jim Resdon'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Witchblade
Witchblade
Robert John Burke was
40+ in Witchblade
First Air Date
Tue, Jun 12 2001
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Robert John Burke was
39+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Ed Tucker'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Robert John Burke was
38+ in The Sopranos
as 'Officer Zmuida'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Robert John Burke was
37+ in Sex and the City
as 'Walker Lewis'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 06 1998
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
Robert John Burke was
37+ in From the Earth to the Moon
as 'Bill Anders'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Oz
Oz
Robert John Burke was
36+ in Oz
as 'Special Agent Pierce Taylor'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jul 12 1997
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Robert John Burke was
30+ in Law & Order
as 'Milton Danbury, Arthur "Buzz" Palley, Ron Innes'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Robert John Burke was
25+ in The Equalizer
as 'O'Toole'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985