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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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2022
Poster of The Retaliators
The Retaliators
Robert John Burke was 61 in The Retaliators as 'Captain Briggs'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 08 2022
Poster of Triggered
Triggered
Robert John Burke was 61 in Triggered as 'David'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 03 2022
Poster of Intrusion
Intrusion
Robert John Burke was 61 in Intrusion as 'Detective Steven Morse'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 22 2021
Poster of Being
Being
Robert John Burke was 59 in Being as 'Sheriff Campbell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 07 2020
Poster of Boarding School
Boarding School
Robert John Burke was 57 in Boarding School as 'Mr. Holcomb'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 30 2018
Poster of BlacKkKlansman
BlacKkKlansman
Robert John Burke was 57 in BlacKkKlansman as 'Chief Bridges'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 23 2018
Poster of Future '38
Future '38
Robert John Burke was 57 in Future '38 as 'General Sportwood'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 2017
Poster of Bait
Bait
Robert John Burke was 55 in Bait as 'Uncle Mack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 2015
Poster of True Story
True Story
Robert John Burke was 54 in True Story as 'Greg Ganley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 17 2015
Poster of Ned Rifle
Ned Rifle
Robert John Burke was 54 in Ned Rifle as 'Chet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 2015
Poster of 2 Guns
2 Guns
Robert John Burke was 52 in 2 Guns as 'Jessup'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of Safe
Safe
Robert John Burke was 51 in Safe as 'Captain Wolf'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 2012
Poster of Limitless
Limitless
Robert John Burke was 50 in Limitless as 'Pierce'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of The Ex
The Ex
Robert John Burke was 46 in The Ex as 'Colonel'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 2006
Poster of Munich
Munich
Robert John Burke was 45 in Munich as 'Belligerent American'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2005
Poster of Hide and Seek
Hide and Seek
Robert John Burke was 44 in Hide and Seek as 'Steven'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 27 2005
Poster of Connie and Carla
Connie and Carla
Robert John Burke was 43 in Connie and Carla as 'Rudy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2004
Poster of Speak
Speak
Robert John Burke was 43 in Speak as 'Mr. Neck'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 2004
Poster of Piggie
Piggie
Robert John Burke was 42 in Piggie as 'Jim'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 2002
Poster of No Such Thing
No Such Thing
Robert John Burke was 41 in No Such Thing as 'The Monster'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 29 2002
Poster of State Property
State Property
Robert John Burke was 41 in State Property as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1998
Poster of Midnight Flight
Midnight Flight
Robert John Burke was 37 in Midnight Flight as 'Paul Bacon'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 30 1998
Poster of Cop Land
Cop Land
Robert John Burke was 36 in Cop Land as 'Officer B'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Thinner
Thinner
Robert John Burke was 36 in Thinner as 'Billy Halleck'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1996
Poster of Fled
Fled
Robert John Burke was 35 in Fled as 'Pat Schiller'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1996
Poster of If Lucy Fell
If Lucy Fell
Robert John Burke was 35 in If Lucy Fell as 'Handsome Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 08 1996
Poster of Flirt
Flirt
Robert John Burke was 35 in Flirt as 'Men's Room Man #2'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 23 1995
Poster of Heaven & Earth
Heaven & Earth
Robert John Burke was 33 in Heaven & Earth as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Tombstone
Tombstone
Robert John Burke was 33 in Tombstone as 'Frank McLaury'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Flirt
Flirt
Robert John Burke was 32 in Flirt as 'Men's Room Man'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1993
Poster of RoboCop 3
RoboCop 3
Robert John Burke was 32 in RoboCop 3 as 'Robocop'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1993
Poster of Simple Men
Simple Men
Robert John Burke was 32 in Simple Men as 'Bill McCabe'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1992
Poster of Dust Devil
Dust Devil
Robert John Burke was 31 in Dust Devil as 'Dust Devil'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 11 1992
Poster of Rambling Rose
Rambling Rose
Robert John Burke was 30 in Rambling Rose as 'Dave Wilkie'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1991
Poster of The Unbelievable Truth
The Unbelievable Truth
Robert John Burke was 29 in The Unbelievable Truth as 'Josh'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1990
Poster of Nightmare Weekend
Nightmare Weekend
Robert John Burke was 25 in Nightmare Weekend as 'Dave'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 12 1986
Poster of The Chosen
The Chosen
Robert John Burke was 20 in The Chosen as 'Levi Saunders'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 20 1981
Poster of Gangster Wars
Gangster Wars
Robert John Burke was 20 in Gangster Wars as 'Officer Reardon'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 08 2019
Poster of Allegiance
Allegiance
Robert John Burke was 54+ in Allegiance as 'Special Agent Brock'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of Golden Boy
Golden Boy
Robert John Burke was 52+ in Golden Boy as 'Andrew Lightstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 26 2013
Poster of Banshee
Banshee
Robert John Burke was 52+ in Banshee as 'Salvatore Ferillo'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2011
Poster of Blue Bloods
Blue Bloods
Robert John Burke was 50+ in Blue Bloods as 'Jyle Hogan'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 23 2009
Poster of Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl
Robert John Burke was 47+ in Gossip Girl as 'Bart Bass'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 2007
Poster of Six Degrees
Six Degrees
Robert John Burke was 46+ in Six Degrees as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Robert John Burke was 46+ in Kidnapped as 'Bellows'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006
Poster of Rescue Me
Rescue Me
Robert John Burke was 43+ in Rescue Me as 'Mickey Gavin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 21 2004
Poster of CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Robert John Burke was 42+ in CSI: Miami as 'Jim Resdon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 2002
Poster of Witchblade
Witchblade
Robert John Burke was 40+ in Witchblade
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Robert John Burke was 38+ in The Sopranos as 'Officer Zmuida'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of Oz
Oz
Robert John Burke was 36+ in Oz as 'Special Agent Pierce Taylor'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Equalizer
The Equalizer
Robert John Burke was 25+ in The Equalizer as 'O'Toole'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1985