Chris Burke Biography
Chris Burke is a well-known American actor. He is best known for his role as Charles “Corky” Thatcher on the television show Life Goes On. He is currently working to raise awareness about Down syndrome.
How old is Chris Burke?- Age
He is 57 years old as of August 2022. Burke was born Christopher Joseph Burke on 26th August 1965, in Point Lookout, New York City.
Chris Burke Height
Chris stands at a height of 5’4″ (163 cm) tall.
Chris Burke Family
Burke was born in Point Lookout, New York City, on August 26, 1965. Marian Burke, a retired trade-show manager, and Frank Burke, a retired NYPD inspector, are his parents. He is the fourth and youngest of their four children.
Is Chris Burke Married?- Wife- Children
Hero is not married. The actor has managed to keep his personal life out of the public eye. His social media uploads stick to mainly professional shots, and despite being a celebrity maintains a relatively low profile, so if he is dating anyone, he’s managed to keep it private.
Chris Burke Career
Burke’s first work as a professional actor was in 1987, in the TV movie ‘Desperate’. His portrayal of the character Charles Thatcher was well received. This prompted network executives to create the TV show ‘Life Goes On,’ in which his character played the lead role. The show was the first to feature a main character with Down syndrome. Several awards and nominations were given to the show. Burke was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor’. He also received a Young Artist Award in the category of ‘Inspiration to Youth’. The show ran from 1989 to 1993. In the 1992 television film ‘Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted,’ he played a boy with Down syndrome once more.
He played Jonathan, the titular character who is institutionalized by his parents. The critical response was mostly positive. He appeared in the third installment of the miniseries ‘North and South’ in 1994. He also appeared in the TV series ‘Commish’ that year. He appeared in the television series ‘The Promised Land’ in 1997. He also had a notable role in the supernatural drama TV series ‘Touched by an Angel’ the same year. He portrayed Taylor, an angel with Down syndrome. His most recent television appearances were in the police drama series ‘The Division’ and the medical drama series ‘ER’ in 2002.
Chris Burke Net Worth
Burke has an estimated net worth of 12 million dollars,