Tim DeKay
Biography
Timothy Robert DeKay is an American actor born on June 12, 1963, in Ithaca, New York. He is best known for starring as FBI Special Agent Peter Burke in the USA Network series White Collar from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he was a cast member of the television series Party of Five from 1997 to 1999, Carnivale from 2003 to 2005, and Tell Me You Love Me in 2007. His television work also includes guest starring roles on Seinfeld, Friends, CSI, My Name Is Earl, NCIS, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Scrubs. In film, he has appeared in Swordfish in 2001, Get Smart in 2008, and Oppenheimer in 2023. He has been married to actress Elisa Taylor since 1991, and they have two children.
Career overview
Timothy Robert DeKay is an American actor born on June 12, 1963, in Ithaca, New York. He is best known for starring as FBI Special Agent Peter Burke in the USA Network series White Collar, which aired from 2009 to 2014. In addition to this starring role, he was a cast member of the television series Party of Five from 1997 to 1999, Carnivale from 2003 to 2005, and Tell Me You Love Me in 2007.
Throughout his television career, DeKay has guest-starred on a number of top-rated television series. His guest appearances include roles on Seinfeld, Friends, CSI, My Name Is Earl, NCIS, The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Scrubs.
In addition to his television work, the actor has appeared in notable feature films. His film credits include Swordfish in 2001, Get Smart in 2008, and Oppenheimer in 2023. Across his screen career, he has accumulated a total of 75 known acting credits on the Movie Database.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Oppenheimer (2023) as Senator Pastore
- Ingress (2023) as Lucas
- 1923 (2022) as Bob Strafford
- Bosch: Legacy (2022) as Corvus Pike
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Angelo Carpenter
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- ViewPoint (2017) as Jeff
- Lucifer (2016) as Professor Carlisle
- Second Chance (2016) as Duval Pritchard
- The Expanse (2015) as Admiral Sauveterre
- Chicago Med (2015) as Griffin Lancer
- Ballers (2015)
- Dinner at Tiffani's (2015) as Self
- Sex, Death and Bowling (2015) as Sex Ed Video Teacher
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013) as Senator Christian Ward
- Revenge (2011) as Luke Gilliam
- Hot in Cleveland (2010) as Buddy
- Law & Order: LA (2010) as Don Alvin
- White Collar (2009) as Peter Burke
- White Collar (2009) Director
- White Collar (2009) Producer
- WWII in HD (2009) as Richard Tregaskis (voice)
- Political Disasters (2009) as Jim
- Get Smart (2008) as Secret Service Agent
- The Russell Girl (2008) as Tim Russell
- Monster Ark (2008) as Dr. Nicholas Zavaterro
- Chuck (2007) as Kieran Ryker
- Tell Me You Love Me (2007) as David
- Hidden Palms (2007) as John Miller
- Randy & the Mob (2007) as Bill
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2006) as Patrick Harris
- Peaceful Warrior (2006) as Coach Garrick
- Walkout (2006) as Mr. Peck
- Numb3rs (2005) as Pete Friscia
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Hank Lange
- The Chumscrubber (2005) as Mr Peck
- The 4400 (2004) as Drew Imroth
- Control (2004) as Bill Caputo
- NCIS (2003) as Patrick Kiley
- Cold Case (2003) as Geoff Taylor (2004 & 2006)
- Carnivàle (2003) as Clayton Jones
- Making 'Carnivàle': The Show Behind the Show (2003)
- CSI: Miami (2002) as William Campbell
- Everwood (2002) as Reverend Keyes
- Without a Trace (2002) as Jim Cooper
- The Third Wheel (2002) as Speaker
- Scrubs (2001) as Mr. Hill
- Swordfish (2001) as Agent
- Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (2001) as Robert Mercer
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Neal Matthews
- Malcolm in the Middle (2000) as Matt
- The Crow: Salvation (2000) as Martin Toomey
- God, the Devil and Bob (2000)
- Big Eden (2000) as Dean Stewart
- Sports Night (1998)
- Brimstone (1998) as Prof. John Albright
- Cupid (1998) as Jennings Crawford
- Almost Heroes (1998) as New Bartender
- The Practice (1997) as Jerry Green
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Kendall Willis
- The Pretender (1996) as Eddie Fontenot
- Townies (1996) as Patrolman
- The Ring (1996) as Max Thomas
- If These Walls Could Talk (1996) as Becky's Husband
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Brian
- The Naked Truth (1995) as John Marshall
- Friends (1994) as Marc
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as J.D. Sinclair
- Party of Five (1994) as Dr. Paul Thomas
- Ellen (1994) as John
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Sonny Burnett
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as Lawrence Deon
- The Larry Sanders Show (1992) as Gordon
- Law & Order (1990) as Judge Ephraim Raymer
- Seinfeld (1989) as Kevin
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tim DeKay best known for?
Tim DeKay is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oppenheimer (2023), 1923 (2022), Bosch: Legacy (2022), FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
When and where was Tim DeKay born?
Tim DeKay was born on June 12, 1963 in Ithaca, New York, USA.
How many credits does Tim DeKay have?
Tim DeKay has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2023.
What is Tim DeKay's background in cinema and television?
Timothy Robert DeKay is an American actor born on June 12, 1963, in Ithaca, New York. He is best known for starring as FBI Special Agent Peter Burke in the USA Network series White Collar from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he was a cast member of the television series Party of Five from 1997 to 1999, Carnivale from 2003 ...