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Robert John Burke Biography
Birth Name:John Burke
Birth Place:Washington Heights, New York, United States
Profession Actor
Fast Facts
- Was made a certified New York State firefighter due to his help with the rescue efforts following the attacks of September 11, 2001
- Holds a third-degree black belt in Matsubayashi Shorin-ryu Okinawan Karate
- Studied drama at the acting conservator of the State University of New York at Purchase
- Frequently takes on the role of tough, unfriendly characters
- Often portrays characters who are involved with law enforcement
- Often collaborates with director Hal Hartley on film projects
- Has helped with the reconstruction of of many fire houses in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina
Awards
- 1993Chainsaw Award-Best Actor: nominated
- 2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
- 2006Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
- 2019CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated