Walter Burke

Walter Burke

Deceased · Born: Aug 25, 1908 · Died: Aug 4, 1984

Personal Details

BornAug 25, 1908 Brooklyn, New York, USA

Biography

Noted Irish-American thespian, distinguished by his diminutive physical presence and weathered countenance, which uncannily echoed the mythical visage of a leprechaun, a persona he would go on to portray on multiple occasions, showcasing his remarkable range and adaptability as an actor.

Throughout his illustrious career, he left an indelible mark on the silver screen, with one of his most iconic roles being that of Willie Stark's loyal and trusted bodyguard in the critically acclaimed film, All the King's Men, released in 1949.

Career

Murdock's Gang
Murdock's Gang as Bert Collins
1972
1971
Chandler
Chandler as Zeno
1969
1967
Stranger on the Run
Stranger on the Run as Abraham Berk
1966
The Plainsman
The Plainsman as Abe Ireland
The Wheeler Dealers
The Wheeler Dealers as Billy Joe (uncredited)
1962
How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won as Wagon Poker Player (uncredited)
1951
M
M as MacMahan
1950
Mystery Street
Mystery Street as The Ornithologist
The Killer That Stalked New York
The Killer That Stalked New York as Danny - Bellhop (uncredited)
Double Deal
Double Deal as Wally - Karnes' Thug
1949
1948
The Naked City
The Naked City as Pater Backalis (Uncredited)