James Burke
Biography
James Burke works in acting. Born December 22, 1936 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK. Archytele tracks 14 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
14 titles- Doomwatch (1970) as BBC Man London
- Tomorrow's World (1965)
- Connections (1978) as Self - Presenter
- The Day the Universe Changed (1985)
- The Real Thing (1980) as Presenter
- Apollo: Missions to the Moon (2019) as Self - BBC (archive footage) (archive sound)
- After the Warming (1989) as Self - Presenter
- Masters of Illusion (1991) as Himself
- Connections with James Burke (2023)
- The Inventing of America (1975) as Self
- Speed (1984) as Narrator (voice)
- ReConnections (2004) as Self
- Apollo 11: A Night to Remember (2006) as Self
- The Neuron Suite (1982)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is James Burke best known for?
James Burke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Orpheus (1950), Another Cinderella Story (2008), Connections (1978), Coffee and Cigarettes (2004).
When and where was James Burke born?
James Burke was born on December 22, 1936 in Derry, Northern Ireland, UK.
How many credits does James Burke have?
James Burke has accumulated over 14 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1965 to 2023.
What is James Burke's background in cinema and television?
James Burke is a British broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer, who is known, among other things, for his documentary television series Connections, and for its more philosophically oriented companion series, The Day the Universe Changed, which is about the history of science and technology. T...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Real Thing (1980) as Presenter — aged about 43
- Connections (1978) as Self - Presenter — aged about 41
- Doomwatch (1970) as BBC Man London — aged about 33
- Tomorrow's World (1965) — aged about 28
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