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My Take
What I admire about Walter Burke is the quiet durability of a true character actor. Born in Brooklyn yet so often cast as an Irishman or Englishman thanks to his ancestry, he spent more than half a century earning his keep on stage, in film, and on television. He never needed top billing; men like him are the connective tissue that holds a scene together. To me, his career is a reminder that the most reliable craftsmen rarely chase the spotlight, and that longevity in this business is its own kind of stardom worth celebrating.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Walter Burke
- Name (Japanese)
- ウォルター・バーク
- Reading
- うぉるたー・ばーく
- Born
- August 25, 1908 – August 4, 1984
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter%20Burke
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Burke born?
August 25, 1908 – August 4, 1984.
Where is Walter Burke from?
Walter Burke is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Walter Burke do?
Walter Burke works as actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.