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James Burke

23rd September 1886 New York City, New York, USA Acting

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia James Burke (September 24, 1886 – May 23, 1968) was an American film and television actor born in New York City. He made his stage debut in New York around 1912 and went to Hollywood in 1933. He made over 200 film appearances during his career, which ranged from 1932 to 1964; he was more often than not cast as a cop, usually a none-too-bright one, most notably as Sgt. Velie in Columbia's Ellery Queen mysteries in the early 1940s. He appeared in The Maltese Falcon, At the Circus, Lone Star, and many others. One of his best roles was as Charles Ruggles' rowdy rancher pal in Ruggles of Red Gap. In the early 1950s, Burke appeared with Tom Conway in the ABC detective drama series then called Inspector Mark Saber -- Homicide Detective, later renamed, reformatted, and switched to NBC under the title Saber of London. From 1960-1961, Burke appeared in the role of Zeke Bonner in seven episodes of the ABC western television series Stagecoach West, starring Wayne Rogers, Robert Bray, and Richard Eyer. Burke suffered from a heart condition, which took his life at the age of eighty-one.

156 Movies 15 TV Shows 173 Credits
Filmography

Movies & TV Shows

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Warpath 22nd November 1951 as Oldtimer
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Beyond Glory 3rd August 1948 as Jim, the Bartender (uncredited)
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Dixie 23rd June 1943 as Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
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Dodge City 8th April 1939 as Cattle Auctioneer (uncredited)
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Great Guy 1st December 1936 as Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley
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Hot Money 16th November 1935 as Police Sgt. Burke
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Dinky 11th May 1935 as Truck Driver
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Mississippi 22nd March 1935 as Skeptical Passenger in Pilot House (uncredited)
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Love Time 3rd November 1934 as Emperor Francis I
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Queen Christina 9th February 1934 as Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited)
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All of Me 1st February 1934 as Welfare Island Guard (uncredited)
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Bombshell 13th October 1933 as First Immigration Officer (uncredited)
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The Bowery 7th October 1933 as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)