Joe Michael Burke, a multifaceted individual, was born in the state of Illinois, a place that would later serve as the foundation for his educational pursuits. He received a prestigious scholarship to the Rochester Institute of Technology, located in the city of New York, where he would go on to achieve great success in the realm of wrestling, earning the esteemed title of NCAA National Qualifier.
After his time at the Rochester Institute of Technology, Burke's path would take him to the state of Arizona, where he was discovered by a producer from FOX television. This serendipitous encounter would lead to his inclusion in a TV pilot, marking the beginning of his foray into the world of television.
As he transitioned to the city of Los Angeles, Burke would establish his own product development company, a testament to his entrepreneurial spirit. Simultaneously, he would begin to make appearances in television commercials, lending his talents to prominent brands such as Coors and Taco Bell.
Burke's television career would continue to flourish, with guest starring roles on a variety of popular shows, including Beverly Hills 90210, Saved by the Bell, Seventh Heaven, CSI, and JAG. His impressive resume would eventually lead to him securing a lead role in a TV series and starring roles in films such as The Hunt and The Last Patrol, alongside the renowned actor Dolph Lundgren.
In 2006, Burke would make the decision to leave Los Angeles and relocate to an executive role at Disney, a move that would allow him to prioritize his family and start his own production company, Freehold Productions. Through this venture, he would go on to write and produce films that were based on true stories and were intended to inspire audiences.
