Where to watch James Burke in the UK
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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' row…
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- Lassie (1954) Cast
- I Love Lucy (1951) as Mr. Watson
- Cheyenne (1955) as Buckshot
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958) as Sheriff John Tatum
- Dinah! (1974) as Self
- Trackdown (1957) Cast
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958) Cast
- The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955) Cast
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Policeman
- Stagecoach West (1960) as James Burke
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Horse Handler (uncredited)
- My Little Margie (1952) Cast
- The Maltese Falcon (1941) as Luke
- It Happened One Night (1934) as Detective (uncredited)
- Anchors Aweigh (1945) as Studio Cop
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Chief Detective (uncredited)
- Dead End (1937) as Mulligan
- Dodge City (1939) as Cattle Auctioneer (uncredited)
- His Kind of Woman (1951) as Barkeeper in Nogales (uncredited)
- We're Not Married! (1952) as Willie's Sergeant (uncredited)
- Beau Geste (1939) as Lieutenant Dufour
- Nightmare Alley (1947) as Rural Marshal (uncredited)
- After the Dance (1935) as Police Lieutenant
- Queen Christina (1934) as Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited)
- The Scarlet Empress (1934) Cast
- Lady Killer (1933) as Panhandler (uncredited)
- Warpath (1951) as Oldtimer
- California (1947) as Pokey
- Treasure Island (1934) as Pirate of the Spanish Main
- Let's Dance (1950) as George (uncredited)
- My Favorite Blonde (1942) as Union Secretary
- The Big Clock (1948) as O'Brien
- Twentieth Century (1934) as Sheriff (uncredited)
- The Virginian (1946) as Andy Jones (uncredited)
- Pot o' Gold (1941) as Lt. Grady
- On Borrowed Time (1939) as Sheriff Burlingame
- Call of the Wild (1935) as Ole
- The Last Outpost (1951) as Stagecoach driver (uncredited)
- No Place for a Lady (1943) as Police Substation Chief Moriarty
- The Mad Miss Manton (1938) as Sullivan
- Red, Hot and Blue (1949) as Doorman (uncredited)
- Gambling Lady (1934) as Detective Making Raid (uncredited)
- Alias Jesse James (1959) as Charlie (uncredited)
- Sudden Money (1939) as McPherson
- Lucky Me (1954) as Mahoney
- Sadie McKee (1934) as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
- Alias Nick Beal (1949) as Bum
- Million Dollar Baby (1941) as Callahan
- Lone Star (1952) as Luther Kilgore
- Rhythm on the Range (1936) as Wabash
- 36 Hours to Kill (1936) as Doyle - Process Server
- The Dawn Patrol (1938) as Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver
- Broadway Gondolier (1935) as Uncle Andy
- Casanova Brown (1944) as O'Leary (uncredited)
- Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) as Bill, Intern Guard (uncredited)
- Down to Earth (1947) as Detective Kelly
- Dinky (1935) as Truck Driver
- Coronado (1935) as Slug Moran
- Mississippi (1935) as Skeptical Passenger in Pilot House (uncredited)
- Joy of Living (1938) as Mac
- At the Circus (1939) as John Carter
- Within the Law (1939) as 'Red'
- Great Guy (1936) as Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley
- The Saint Strikes Back (1939) as Headquarters Police Officer
- Song of the Thin Man (1947) as Policeman Callahan (uncredited)
- Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- June Bride (1948) as Luke Potter
- Body and Soul (1947) as Arnold (uncredited)
- The Bowery (1933) as Recruiting Sergeant (uncredited)
- It Happened in Flatbush (1942) as Umpire Shaunnessy
- The Golden Fleecing (1940) as Sibley
- Copper Canyon (1950) as Jeb Bassett
- Here Comes Cookie (1935) as Broken-Nose Reilly
- The Perfect Specimen (1937) as Constable Snodgrass
- Bombshell (1933) as First Immigration Officer (uncredited)
- The Saint Takes Over (1940) as Patrolman Mike
- The Kennel Murder Case (1933) as Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited)
- Riding High (1943) as Pete
- Fast and Furious (1939) as Clancy
- All of Me (1934) as Welfare Island Guard (uncredited)
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Most-watched James Burke films currently: The Maltese Falcon (1941), It Happened One Night (1934), Anchors Aweigh (1945), You Can't Take It with You (1938), Dead End (1937).
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Selected TV credits: Lassie (1954), I Love Lucy (1951), Cheyenne (1955), Wanted: Dead or Alive (1958), Dinah! (1974).
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