Acting
James Burke
- Titles
- 154movies12TV shows
- Career
Active from 1934 to 1952, busiest in 1935 with 7 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 5top three billing
- Average score
57/100
- Highest rated
Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery61/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 68 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.0average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.7average 3.7
- Wholesome5.2average 3.3
- Situational Comedy4.2average 2.7
- Wit & Wordplay5.1average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.3average 2.4
- Romance4.7average 3.8
- Class & Capitalism3.7average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.1, average 5.4
- Psychological3.9, average 5.6
- Scare1.1, average 2.6
- Uncanny1.1, average 2.5
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Hollywood 3
- Lighthearted Entertainment 2
- 1930s 2
- Social Commentary 2
- Hopeful 2
- Romantic Comedy 2
- Historical Setting 2
- Screwball Comedy 2
- Lighthearted 2
- Fast-Paced 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Margaret LindsayActorEllery Queen and the Perfect Crime, Ellery Queen, Master Detective, Double Alibi, Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, +3 more
Charley GrapewinActorEllery Queen and the Perfect Crime, Ellery Queen, Master Detective, Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, +2 more- EEric TaylorWriterEllery Queen and the Perfect Crime, Ellery Queen, Master Detective, Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, +2 more
James P. HoganDirectorEllery Queen and the Perfect Crime, Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen, +1 more- JJames S. Brown Jr.CinematographerFlight Into Nowhere, Ellery Queen, Master Detective, Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, The Gas House Kids in Hollywood, +1 more
William GarganActorDouble Alibi, A Close Call for Ellery Queen, Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen, A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Ralph BellamyActorEllery Queen and the Perfect Crime, Ellery Queen, Master Detective, Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery
Henry KolkerActorGreat Guy, The Mystery Man, Frisco Waterfront, Lady by Choice
Arthur HohlActorThe Case of the Missing Man, Lady by Choice, Forgotten Faces
Michael WhalenActorEllery Queen, Master Detective, Song and Dance Man, The Gas House Kids in Hollywood
Lewis D. CollinsDirectorTicket to a Crime, Flight Into Nowhere, Make a Million- MManfred LeeWriterEllery Queen and the Perfect Crime, Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery, A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen
Movies and TV shows
1641960s
1 title
TV show · as James Burke / Zeke Bonner
1950s
25 titles · average score 60
TV show · as Policeman
TV show · as Sheriff Blore / Sheriff John Tatum
TV show
TV show · as Horse Handler (uncredited)
TV show · as Buckshot
TV show
as Luther Kilgore
as Willie's Sergeant (uncredited)
TV show · as Mr. Watson
as Barkeeper in Nogales (uncredited)
1940s
57 titles · average score 64
as Jed Baker
as Lt. Burke
as Sgt. Velie
as Police Sergeant Velie
as Sgt. Velie
as Brooklyn
as Sgt. Velie
as Sgt. Velie
as Sergeant Velie
as Luke
as Sgt. Velle
as Police Captain Orr
1930s
81 titles · average score 65
as Ike Matthews
as Darby McGraw
as Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley
as Sgt. Johnny Donovan / Harry's friend
as Phil Moore
as Corrigan
as Police Sgt. Burke
as Managing Editor Marvin
as Police Sergeant Rorty
as Broken-Nose Reilly
as Detective Lt. John Aloysius McGinnis
as Brannigan