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Walter Burke
American actor (1908–1984) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the purser on board HMS Victory, see Walter Burke (purser). For the Irish hurler, see Walter Burke (hurler). For the baseball player, see Ping Burke.
Walter Lawrence Burke (August 25, 1908 – August 4, 1984) was an American character actor of stage, film, and television whose career in entertainment spanned over a half century. Although he was a native of New York, Burke's Irish ancestry often led to his being cast in roles as an Irishman or Englishman. His small stature and distinctive voice and face also made him easily recognizable to audiences even when he was performing in minor supporting roles.
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Walter Burke | |
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![]() Burke in an episode of One Step Beyond (1959) | |
Born | Walter Lawrence Burke (1908-08-25)August 25, 1908 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Died | August 4, 1984(1984-08-04) (aged 75) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1925–1981 |
Spouse |
Kathryn Patricia Rooney
(m. 1937; died 1956) |
Children | 4 |
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