Acting
James Burke
- Titles
- 8movies9TV shows
- Career
Active from 1965 to 2023, with a break from 1998 to 2022, with up to 1 main title a year.
- Leading roles
- 6top three billing
- Average score
86/100
- Highest rated
The Day the Universe Changed89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 3 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Tech & Humanity8.6average 1.6
- Historical8.1average 2.6
- Wonder7.1average 3.4
- Futuristic3.9average 0.9
- Spiritual4.7average 2.0
- Social Commentary7.6average 4.9
- Wit & Wordplay6.2average 3.7
- Politics3.7average 2.6
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism0.8, average 5.4
- Family Dynamics0.2, average 4.8
- Violence0.6, average 4.2
- Romance0.2, average 3.8
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Thought-Provoking 4
- Philosophical Inquiry 3
- Educational Documentary 3
- Technological Evolution 2
- Science History 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Movies and TV shows
11Type
2020s
2 titles
TV show · Creator
1990s
2 titles · average score 85
TV show · as Presenter
TV show · as Presenter
1980s
4 titles · average score 89
TV show · Writer
as Narrator (voice)
Writer
TV show · as Presenter
1970s
2 titles · average score 68
TV show · as BBC Man London
1960s
1 title
TV show