Walter Burke
Biography
Walter Burke was a male actor born on August 25, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He had Irish ancestry. Burke's acting credits include numerous film and television appearances, with a total of 90 known credits. He passed away on August 4, 1984, at the age of 75. Burke's career involved playing various roles, often as an Irishman or Englishman, due to his ancestry.
Career overview
Walter Burke was an actor known for his work in the entertainment industry. He was born in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA on August 25, 1908. Burke's acting career spanned numerous roles, with a total of 90 known credits. His ancestry, being of Irish descent, often led to him being cast in roles as an Irishman or Englishman.
Burke's acting credits include a range of film and television appearances. The exact nature and details of these roles are not specified in the available information. However, it is known that he was active in the industry for many years, with his career lasting until his passing.
Walter Burke passed away on August 4, 1984, at the age of 75. The available information does not provide further details on his acting career, including any notable performances or awards he may have received.
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Full Filmography
108 titles- The Hustler of Muscle Beach (1980) as Priest
- Hello, Larry (1979) as Mr. Vandervellen
- Grizzly Adams (1977) as Patrick McGinty
- Police Story (1973)
- The Stone Killer (1973) as J D
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972)
- Ghost Story (1972) as Daniel
- Goodnight, My Love (1972) as Wheezer
- Nichols (1971) as Hartford
- Chandler (1971) as Zeno
- Support Your Local Gunfighter (1971) as Morris
- The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again (1970) as The Stableman
- The Boy Who Stole the Elephant (1970) as Tinker
- Love, American Style (1969) as Doc
- Support Your Local Sheriff! (1969) as Fred Johnson
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969)
- Adam-12 (1968) as Billy Fuller
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Stanley Wolczak
- The Outsider (1968)
- Ironside (1967)
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967)
- Rango (1967)
- The President's Analyst (1967) as Henry Lux
- Stranger on the Run (1967) as Abraham Berk
- Double Trouble (1967) as Mate
- Batman (1966) as Sparrow
- The Plainsman (1966) as Abe Ireland
- Hogan's Heroes (1965) as Alfred Burke / Alfie the Artist
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Boss
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Benny Logan
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Charlie Gallo
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Cab Driver
- The Big Valley (1965) as Young Billy
- The Big Valley (1965) as George Gates
- The Big Valley (1965) as T. J. Dyce
- The Big Valley (1965) as Ned Stokely
- Lost in Space (1965) as O. M.
- Laredo (1965)
- Branded (1965)
- The Legend of Jesse James (1965) as Smiley Jaspers
- Bewitched (1964) as The Great Zeno
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Hamel
- The Munsters (1964)
- Mickey (1964)
- The Fugitive (1963) as Doc Martin
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Recruiter
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Dr. Frederick Riner
- Arrest and Trial (1963)
- The Great Adventure (1963) as Higgins
- The Three Stooges Go Around the World in a Daze (1963) as Lory Filch
- The Wheeler Dealers (1963) as Billy Joe (uncredited)
- The Lucy Show (1962) as Cockney
- Fair Exchange (1962)
- How the West Was Won (1962) as Wagon Poker Player (uncredited)
- Jack the Giant Killer (1962) as Gama
- Beauty and the Beast (1962) as Grimaldi
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Hotel Clerk
- Ben Casey (1961)
- 87th Precinct (1961)
- Thriller (1960) as Croxton
- Thriller (1960) as Lucas
- Outlaws (1960)
- The Islanders (1960) as Mesrob
- Let No Man Write My Epitaph (1960) as Wart
- Bonanza (1959) as Jesse Pierson
- Bonanza (1959) as Tim O'Brien
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Joe Mizell
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Sam Barry
- One Step Beyond (1959) as Peter Menzies
- Hawaiian Eye (1959)
- The Detectives (1959)
- Black Saddle (1959) as Tim
- Black Saddle (1959) as Tim Potter
- Johnny Staccato (1959)
- The Lawless Years (1959)
- Law of the Plainsman (1959) as Mr. Smith
- Mr. Lucky (1959)
- Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
- The Alaskans (1959)
- Peter Gunn (1958)
- Lawman (1958)
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer (1958) as Van
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as Sneaky Joe
- Perry Mason (1957) as Freddie Green
- Perry Mason (1957) as Adams
- Perry Mason (1957) as James Blackburn
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jack Grabba
- Perry Mason (1957) as Panhandler (Kelso)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- The Thin Man (1957)
- Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956) as Jeff Marker
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bystander
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Herman
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Willie Kearns
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Elko
- Gunsmoke (1955) as George Acton
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Benny
- General Electric Theater (1953) as L.B. Prentiss
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Squeak
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- M (1951) as MacMahan
- The Guy Who Came Back (1951) as O'Mara
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Benson
- The Killer That Stalked New York (1950) as Danny - Bellhop (uncredited)
- Mystery Street (1950) as The Ornithologist
- All the King's Men (1949) as Sugar Boy
- The Naked City (1948) as Pater Backalis (Uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Walter Burke best known for?
Walter Burke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hello, Larry (1979), Grizzly Adams (1977), Police Story (1973), The Stone Killer (1973).
When and where was Walter Burke born?
Walter Burke was born on August 25, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on August 4, 1984.
How many credits does Walter Burke have?
Walter Burke has accumulated over 108 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 1980.
What is Walter Burke's background in cinema and television?
Walter Burke was a male actor born on August 25, 1908, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He had Irish ancestry. Burke's acting credits include numerous film and television appearances, with a total of 90 known credits. He passed away on August 4, 1984, at the age of 75. Burke's career involved playing various ...
Walter Burke by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Joe Mizell — aged about 50
- Arrest and Trial (1963) — aged about 54
- Bewitched (1964) as The Great Zeno — aged about 55
- The Munsters (1964) — aged about 55
- I Dream of Jeannie (1965) as Boss — aged about 56
- The Outer Limits (1963) as Recruiter — aged about 54
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