James Burke nickname(s):
James Burke
James Burke date of birth:
September 24, 1886
How old was James Burke when died?
81
Where was James Burke born?
New York City, NY, USA
When did James Burke die?
May 23, 1968
Where did James Burke die?
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Why did James Burke die?
Heart Failure
How tall is James Burke?
6' 2½" (189 cm)
James Burke body shape:
Average
Is James Burke gay or straight?
Straight
What is James Burke's ethnicity?
White
What is James Burke nationality?
American
What is James Burke's occupation?
Film, television actor
James Burke claim to fame:
The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Short Biography
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.