James Burke
Acting
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 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. In the early 1950s, Burke appeared with Tom Conway in the ABC detective drama series then called Inspector Mark Saber -- Homicide Detective, later renamed, reformatted, and switched to NBC under the title Saber of London. From 1960-1961, Burke appeared in the role of Zeke Bonner in seven episodes of the ABC western television series Stagecoach West, starring Wayne Rogers, Robert Bray, and Richard Eyer. Burke suffered from a heart condition, which took his life at the age of eighty-one.
Queen Christina
as Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 81)
You Can't Take It with You
as Chief Detective (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 81)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Age 88 (now 81)
Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone
as The Train Conductor
Age 64 (now 81)
Song of the Thin Man
as Policeman Callahan (uncredited)
Age 60 (now 81)
The Gas House Kids in Hollywood
as Police Lt. Burke
Age 60 (now 81)
The Horn Blows at Midnight
as Policeman (uncredited)
Age 58 (now 81)
Thank Your Lucky Stars
as Bill, Intern Guard (uncredited)
Age 57 (now 81)
No Place for a Lady
as Police Substation Chief Moriarty
Age 56 (now 81)
Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen
as Police Sergeant Velie
Age 55 (now 81)
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
as Sgt. Velie
Age 55 (now 81)
Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring
as Sgt. Velie
Age 55 (now 81)
Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime
as Sgt. Velie
Age 54 (now 81)
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
as Sgt. Velie
Age 54 (now 81)
Ellery Queen, Master Detective
as Sgt. Velle
Age 54 (now 81)
Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise
as Wilkie, house detective
Age 53 (now 81)
The Saint Strikes Back
as Headquarters Police Officer
Age 52 (now 81)
You Can't Take It with You
as Chief Detective (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 81)
The Farmer Takes a Wife
as Man Hauling Rifles and Bullets
Age 48 (now 81)
Ticket to a Crime
as Detective Lt. John Aloysius McGinnis
Age 48 (now 81)
Queen Christina
as Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 81)
The Kennel Murder Case
as Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited)
Age 47 (now 81)
The DuPont Show with June Allyson
as Policeman
Age 72 (now 81)
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
as Horse Handler (uncredited)
Age 71 (now 81)
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Also Known As
Jim Burke, James Michael Burke
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