Billy Burke Biography
Billy Burke is a former singer and actor from the United States. He is best known for his role as Charlie Swan in the 2008 romantic fantasy film ‘Twilight’ and its subsequent sequels. His television credits include appearances in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (in the episode “Second Skin”), Party of Five, Gilmore Girls, Karen Sisco, Fringe, Monk, and The Closer (Season 4, episode 13, “Power of Attorney”), where he played Phillip Stroh, a serial rapist, and murderer, a character who was revisited in Major Crimes (see below).
How old is Billy Burke?- Age
He is 56 years old as of November 2022. Bourke was born William Albert Burke on November 25, 1966, in Everett, Washington, USA.
Billy Burke Education
He went to Western Washington University in Bellingham to study drama.
Billy Burke Height
Billy stands at a height of 6’2″ (188 cm) tall.
Does Billy Burke have children?- Wife
He married actress Pollyanna Rose on June 15, 2008. Bluesy LaRue Burke is their daughter. In 2017, the couple divorced.
Billy Burke Career
Burke debuted as an actor in the independent film ‘Daredreamer’ in 1990. Following his guest appearances in many TV shows including ‘Party of Five’, ‘Vanishing Son’ and ‘All-American Girl’, he did the made-for-television movie ‘Gone in the Night’. In 1998, the actor starred in ‘Don’t Look Down,’ a horror film about a woman who tries to cope with the death of her sister by joining a group that helps people with acrophobia. Burke also starred in the comedy film ‘Mafia’ that year, alongside Lloyd Bridges, Christina Applegate, and Jay Mohr. He appeared in the mockumentary ‘The Independent as well as the ABC drama ‘Wonderland’ in the year 2000. Burke appeared in the neo-noir psychological thriller ‘Along Came a Spider’.
He appeared in the drama series ’24,’ ‘Gilmore Girls,’ and ‘The Jury’ from 2002 to 2004. During this time, he was also in the films Lost Junction’ and ‘Ladder 49.’ Burke’s career took off when he landed the role of Charlie Swan in the romantic fantasy film ‘Twilight’ in 2008. Later, in 2009 and 2010, he reprised his role in ‘The Twilight Saga: New Moon’ and ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse,’ respectively. The actor also appeared in the TV shows ‘My Boys’ and ‘The Closer’ during this time period. In 2011, he played Cesaire in the romance horror film ‘Red Riding Hood,’ and he also appeared in the Twilight sequel ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1’.
Burke starred as Miles Matheson in the science fiction series ‘Revolution’ from 2012 to 2014. Soon after the show ended, he joined the cast of ‘Major Crimes as serial killer Phillip Stroh and also began playing Mitch Morgan in ‘Zoo’. He made his directorial debut in David F. Sandberg’s ‘Lights Out’ in 2016. The supernatural horror film was a commercial success, grossing $148.9 million against a budget of $4.9 million. He played Eddie in the thriller ‘Breaking In’ in 2018.
Billy Burke’s Net Worth
Billy has an estimated net worth of 5 million dollars as of 2023.
Billy Burke Movies
- 2022–present Fire Country
- 2021 Maid
- 2020–present 9-1-1:
- 2020 Most Dangerous Game
- 2018 FBI
- 2016 Chicago P.D.
- 2015–2018 Major Crimes
- 2015–2017 Zoo
- 2012–2014 Revolution
- 2010–2012 Rizzoli & Isles
- 2009–2012 The Closer
- 2008–2009 My Boys
- 2008 Fringe
- 2007 Law & Order
- 2007 Backyards & Bullets
- 2004 The Jury
- 2004 Monk
- 2003 Karen Sisco
- 2003 Gilmore Girls
- 2002 Flashpoint
- 2002–2003 24
- 2001 Final Jeopardy
- 2000 Wonderland