
James Burke
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...
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...
Known For
Cast Credits
Alias Jesse James
as Charlie (uncredited)
The Unholy Wife
as Sheriff Tom Watling
Public Pigeon No. 1
as Harrigan
Lucky Me
as Mahoney
Lone Star
as Luther Kilgore
We're Not Married!
as Willie's Sergeant (uncredited)
Denver and Rio Grande
as Sheriff Ed Johnson
Warpath
as Oldtimer
Here Comes the Groom
as O'Neill, Policeman
His Kind of Woman
as Barkeeper in Nogales (uncredited)
Raton Pass
as Hank
The Last Outpost
as Stagecoach driver (uncredited)
Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone
as The Train Conductor
Let's Dance
as George (uncredited)
Copper Canyon
as Jeb Bassett
Red, Hot and Blue
as Doorman (uncredited)
Alias Nick Beal
as Bum
Shamrock Hill
as Michael Rogan
June Bride
as Luke Potter
Night Wind
as Sheriff Hamilton
Beyond Glory
as Jim, the Bartender (uncredited)
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
as Cop (uncredited)
The Timber Trail
as Jed Baker
The Big Clock
as O'Brien
Body and Soul
as Arnold (uncredited)
Nightmare Alley
as Rural Marshal (uncredited)
Song of the Thin Man
as Policeman Callahan (uncredited)
The Gas House Kids in Hollywood
as Police Lt. Burke
Down to Earth
as Detective Kelly