Preston Burke
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Preston Xavier Burke,[2] M.D., F.A.C.S. is a fictional character from the medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy, which airs on ABC in the United States. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes, and was portrayed by actor Isaiah Washington from 2005 to 2007. Introduced as an attending cardiothoracic surgeon at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital, Burke's romantic relationship with intern Cristina Yang formed one of the main storylines in the shows' first three seasons.
Preston Burke | |
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Grey's Anatomy character | |
First appearance | "A Hard Day's Night" (1.01) March 27, 2005 |
Last appearance | "Didn't We Almost Have It All?" (3.25) May 17, 2007 (as series regular) "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (10.22) May 1, 2014 (as guest star) |
Created by | Shonda Rhimes |
Portrayed by | Isaiah Washington |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Preston Xavier Burke |
Title | M.D. F.A.C.S. |
Occupation | Attending Cardiothoracic Surgeon Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Former) Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Former) Chief Medical Officer (Former) |
Family | Donald Burke (father) Jane Burke (mother) |
Spouse | Edra Burke |
Significant other | Cristina Yang (ex-fiancée) |
Children | Miscarriage (with Cristina) Simone Burke Vivianna Burke |
Religion | Christian[1] |
Burke made his final appearance in the third season, leaving Seattle in the aftermath of his failed wedding. In 2007, Burke's portrayer, Isaiah Washington, insulted a co-star with a homophobic slur, which resulted in his termination. On June 7, 2007, ABC announced that Washington would be dropped from the show after an on-set incident with fellow cast members T. R. Knight and Patrick Dempsey.
While mentioned in passing throughout later seasons, Burke officially returns in the tenth season in order to conclude Cristina Yang's departure from the series.[3]