Paul Burke

Birth Name:

Paul Burke

Birth Place:

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

Nominated twice for an Emmy Award for his role in ABC's crime drama "The Naked City․"
Trained at the Pasadena Playhouse in California before beginning his acting career
Grandfather of American actress Alia Shawkat
His father Martin Burke, a boxer, once fought world heavyweight champion Gene Tunney
First major role was as a veterinarian in NBC's 1956 TV drama "Noah's Ark․"
Once climbed New York's 59th Street Bridge for a stunt on ABC's "The Naked City․"
Was once a commercial spokesperson for Radio Shack

1962Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Nominated
1963Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actor in a Series (Lead):Nominated

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