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Walter Burke was born on August 25, 1908 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Walter Burke was credited as a television actor and stage actor. Death is recorded on August 4, 1984, at the age of 75.
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.
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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
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / stage actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter%20Burke
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7964422
3. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Walter Burke born?
Walter Burke was born on August 25, 1908.
When did Walter Burke die?
Walter Burke died on August 4, 1984, aged 75.
Where was Walter Burke from?
Walter Burke was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Walter Burke do?
Walter Burke worked as actor, television actor, stage actor.
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