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James Burke, actor
Actor

James Burke: Movies & Box Office

films
108
on screen
1933–2024
box office
$13.4K
average score
64
Career at a glance

James Burke's Career in Numbers

James Burke's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres James Burke works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Queen Christina (1933) to Shifting Gears (2024), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

James Burke Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 49
  2. 1940s 36
  3. 1950s 13
  4. 1980s 2
  5. 1990s 1
  6. 2020s 4

The 1930s were James Burke's busiest decade, with 49 films.

James Burke Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 36
  • Drama 16
  • Western 11
  • Romance 9
  • Mystery 9
  • Crime 7
  • Thriller 4
  • Music 3
  • Documentary 2
  • Fantasy 2

Comedy is the genre James Burke has worked in most, with 36 films, ahead of drama (16).

James Burke Career Milestones

First film
Queen Christina 1933
Biggest box office hit
Twentieth Century $10.1K worldwide
Best-rated film
Shifting Gears Movie Echo Score 40
Newest film
Shifting Gears 2024
108 credits

James Burke Filmography: Every Movie

Every film James Burke is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 64. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

James Burke Movies as an Actor

105
  1. 2024 Shifting Gears (2024) movie poster Shifting Gears as Ray · Romance Movie Echo Score: 40
  2. 2023 Unforgettable Christmas (2023) movie poster Unforgettable Christmas as Geologist · Comedy
  3. 2022 Deadly House Call (2022) movie poster Deadly House Call as Dr. Lund · Thriller
  4. 2021 The Price of Fitting In (2021) movie poster The Price of Fitting In Thriller
  5. 1994 Hand Gun (1994) movie poster Hand Gun as Malloy · Thriller
  6. 1985 The Day the Universe Changed (1985) movie poster The Day the Universe Changed Documentary
  7. 1984 Speed (1984) movie poster Speed as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  8. 1959 Alias Jesse James (1959) movie poster Alias Jesse James as Charlie (uncredited) · Comedy
  9. 1957 The Unholy Wife (1957) movie poster The Unholy Wife as Sheriff Tom Watling · Thriller
  10. 1954 Lucky Me (1954) movie poster Lucky Me as Mahoney · Comedy
  11. 1952 Lone Star (1952) movie poster Lone Star as Luther Kilgore · Western
  12. 1952 Toughest Man in Arizona (1952) movie poster Toughest Man in Arizona Western
  13. 1952 We’re Not Married! (1952) movie poster We’re Not Married! as Willie's Sergeant (uncredited) · Romance
  14. 1952 Denver and Rio Grande (1952) movie poster Denver and Rio Grande as Sheriff Ed Johnson · Western
  15. 1951 Warpath (1951) movie poster Warpath as Oldtimer · Western
  16. 1951 Here Comes the Groom (1951) movie poster Here Comes the Groom as O'Neill, Policeman · Music
  17. 1951 Raton Pass (1951) movie poster Raton Pass as Hank · Western
  18. 1950 Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone (1950) movie poster Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone as The Train Conductor · Comedy
  19. 1950 Let’s Dance (1950) movie poster Let’s Dance as George (uncredited) · Comedy
  20. 1950 Copper Canyon (1950) movie poster Copper Canyon as Jeb Bassett · Western
  21. 1949 Red, Hot and Blue (1949) movie poster Red, Hot and Blue as Doorman (uncredited) · Crime
  22. 1949 Alias Nick Beal (1949) movie poster Alias Nick Beal as Bum · Fantasy
  23. 1948 June Bride (1948) movie poster June Bride as Luke Potter · Comedy
  24. 1948 Beyond Glory (1948) movie poster Beyond Glory as Jim, the Bartender (uncredited) · Drama
  25. 1948 Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven (1948) movie poster Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as Cop (uncredited) · Comedy
  26. 1948 The Big Clock (1948) movie poster The Big Clock as O'Brien · Crime
  27. 1947 Body and Soul (1947) movie poster Body and Soul as Arnold (uncredited) · Drama
  28. 1947 Song of the Thin Man (1947) movie poster Song of the Thin Man as Policeman Callahan (uncredited) · Crime
  29. 1947 Down to Earth (1947) movie poster Down to Earth as Detective Kelly · Fantasy
  30. 1947 Philo Vance’s Gamble (1947) movie poster Philo Vance’s Gamble as Lt. Burke · Mystery
  31. 1946 Two Years Before the Mast (1946) movie poster Two Years Before the Mast as Carrick · Drama
  32. 1946 Bowery Bombshell (1946) movie poster Bowery Bombshell as Detective O'Malley · Comedy
  33. 1946 Young Widow (1946) movie poster Young Widow as Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited) · Drama
  34. 1944 Casanova Brown (1944) movie poster Casanova Brown as O'Leary (uncredited) · Comedy
  35. 1944 3 Men in White (1944) movie poster 3 Men in White as First Policeman (uncredited) · Drama
  36. 1943 Riding High (1943) movie poster Riding High as Pete · Western
  37. 1943 Thank Your Lucky Stars (1943) movie poster Thank Your Lucky Stars as Bill, Intern Guard (uncredited) · Comedy
  38. 1943 Dixie (1943) movie poster Dixie as Riverboat Captain (uncredited) · Comedy
  39. 1942 Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen (1942) movie poster Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen as Police Sergeant Velie · Mystery
  40. 1942 It Happened in Flatbush (1942) movie poster It Happened in Flatbush as Umpire Shaunnessy · Comedy
  41. 1942 A Close Call for Ellery Queen (1942) movie poster A Close Call for Ellery Queen as Sgt. Velie · Adventure
  42. 1942 All Through the Night (1942) movie poster All Through the Night as Police Lt. Forbes · Comedy
  43. 1941 Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941) movie poster Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring as Sgt. Velie · Mystery
  44. 1941 Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941) movie poster Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime as Sgt. Velie · Mystery
  45. 1941 Million Dollar Baby (1941) movie poster Million Dollar Baby as Callahan · Comedy
  46. 1941 Reaching for the Sun (1941) movie poster Reaching for the Sun as Norm · Drama
  47. 1941 Pot o’ Gold (1941) movie poster Pot o’ Gold as Lt. Grady · Romance
  48. 1941 Ellery Queen’s Penthouse Mystery (1941) movie poster Ellery Queen’s Penthouse Mystery as Sgt. Velie · Mystery
  49. 1940 Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940) movie poster Ellery Queen, Master Detective as Sgt. Velle · Mystery
  50. 1940 Little Nellie Kelly (1940) movie poster Little Nellie Kelly as Sergeant McGowan · Comedy
  51. 1940 No Time for Comedy (1940) movie poster No Time for Comedy as Police Sergeant (uncredited) · Comedy
  52. 1940 The Golden Fleecing (1940) movie poster The Golden Fleecing as Sibley · Comedy
  53. 1940 The Way of All Flesh (1940) movie poster The Way of All Flesh as Frisco · Drama
  54. 1940 The Saint Takes Over (1940) movie poster The Saint Takes Over as Patrolman Mike · Mystery
  55. 1940 Buck Benny Rides Again (1940) movie poster Buck Benny Rides Again as Taxi Driver · Western
  56. 1940 Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise (1940) movie poster Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise as Wilkie, house detective · Crime
  57. 1939 At the Circus (1939) movie poster At the Circus as John Carter · Comedy
  58. 1939 Fast and Furious (1939) movie poster Fast and Furious as Clancy · Comedy
  59. 1939 On Borrowed Time (1939) movie poster On Borrowed Time as Sheriff Burlingame · Comedy
  60. 1939 Dodge City (1939) movie poster Dodge City as Cattle Auctioneer (uncredited) · Western
  61. 1939 Within the Law (1939) movie poster Within the Law as 'Red' · Romance
  62. 1939 The Saint Strikes Back (1939) movie poster The Saint Strikes Back as Headquarters Police Officer · Crime
  63. 1938 The Dawn Patrol (1938) movie poster The Dawn Patrol as Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver · War
  64. 1938 The Mad Miss Manton (1938) movie poster The Mad Miss Manton as Sullivan · Comedy
  65. 1938 The Affairs of Annabel (1938) movie poster The Affairs of Annabel as Muldoon · Comedy
  66. 1938 You Can’t Take It with You (1938) movie poster You Can’t Take It with You as Chief Detective (uncredited) · Romance
  67. 1938 Men with Wings (1938) movie poster Men with Wings as J.A. Nolan · Drama
  68. 1938 Joy of Living (1938) movie poster Joy of Living as Mac · Comedy
  69. 1937 The Perfect Specimen (1937) movie poster The Perfect Specimen as Constable Snodgrass · Comedy
  70. 1937 Dead End (1937) movie poster Dead End as Police Officer Mulligan · Drama
  71. 1936 Great Guy (1936) movie poster Great Guy as Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley · Crime
  72. 1936 36 Hours to Kill (1936) movie poster 36 Hours to Kill as Doyle - Process Server · Romance
  73. 1936 Rhythm on the Range (1936) movie poster Rhythm on the Range as Wabash · Western
  74. 1936 Klondike Annie (1936) movie poster Klondike Annie Comedy
  75. 1936 Dancing Feet (1936) movie poster Dancing Feet as Phil Moore · Music
  76. 1935 So Red the Rose (1935) movie poster So Red the Rose as Major Rushton · Drama
  77. 1935 Hot Money (1935) movie poster Hot Money as Police Sgt. Burke · Comedy
  78. 1935 Music Is Magic (1935) movie poster Music Is Magic as Mickey (uncredited) · Drama
  79. 1935 Here Comes Cookie (1935) movie poster Here Comes Cookie as Broken-Nose Reilly · Comedy
  80. 1935 Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) movie poster Man on the Flying Trapeze as Patrolman · Comedy
  81. 1935 Broadway Gondolier (1935) movie poster Broadway Gondolier as Uncle Andy · Comedy
  82. 1935 Dinky (1935) movie poster Dinky as Truck Driver · Drama
  83. 1935 Mississippi (1935) movie poster Mississippi as Skeptical Passenger in Pilot House (uncredited) · Music
  84. 1935 Ruggles of Red Gap (1935) movie poster Ruggles of Red Gap as Jeff Tuttle · Comedy
  85. 1935 The Mystery Man (1935) movie poster The Mystery Man as Managing Editor Marvin · Mystery
  86. 1934 Lady by Choice (1934) movie poster Lady by Choice as Brannigan · Comedy
  87. 1934 Treasure Island (1934) movie poster Treasure Island as Pirate of the Spanish Main · Adventure
  88. 1934 Friends of Mr. Sweeney (1934) movie poster Friends of Mr. Sweeney as Policeman Arresting Wynn · Comedy
  89. 1934 The Merry Frinks (1934) movie poster The Merry Frinks as 3rd Expressman (uncredited) · Comedy
  90. 1934 The Scarlet Empress (1934) movie poster The Scarlet Empress History
  91. 1934 Sadie McKee (1934) movie poster Sadie McKee as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) · Drama
  92. 1934 Twentieth Century (1934) movie poster Twentieth Century as Sheriff (uncredited) · Romance
  93. 1934 A Very Honorable Guy (1934) movie poster A Very Honorable Guy as Sergeant · Comedy
  94. 1934 Wharf Angel (1934) movie poster Wharf Angel as Brooklyn Jack · Drama
  95. 1934 Gambling Lady (1934) movie poster Gambling Lady as Detective Making Raid (uncredited) · Mystery
  96. 1934 Six of a Kind (1934) movie poster Six of a Kind as Detective (uncredited) · Comedy
  97. 1934 All of Me (1934) movie poster All of Me as Welfare Island Guard (uncredited) · Drama
  98. 1933 Queen Christina (1933) movie poster Queen Christina as Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited) · History
  99. 1933 Lady Killer (1933) movie poster Lady Killer as Panhandler (uncredited) · Comedy
  100. 1933 The Kennel Murder Case (1933) movie poster The Kennel Murder Case as Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited) · Crime
  101. 1933 To the Last Man (1933) movie poster To the Last Man as Kentucky Sheriff (uncredited) · Western
  102. 1933 Torch Singer (1933) movie poster Torch Singer as Taxi Driver · Romance
  103. 1933 College Humor (1933) movie poster College Humor as Cromwell Dexter · Action
  104. 1933 The Girl in 419 (1933) movie poster The Girl in 419 as Detective Jackson · Drama
  105. 1933 Face in the Sky (1933) movie poster Face in the Sky as Cop (uncredited) · Romance
Works with

Who James Burke Makes Movies With

The actors and directors James Burke shares the most films with. James Flavin comes first, with 10 films together, followed by Irving Bacon (8).

FAQ

James Burke: Questions & Answers

How many movies James Burke has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has James Burke been in?

James Burke is credited on 108 films, from 1933 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is James Burke's highest-grossing movie?

Twentieth Century (1934) is James Burke's biggest box office hit, with $10.1K worldwide, ahead of The Scarlet Empress (1934) ($3.35K). Across every film with box office figures, James Burke's movies have made $13.4K.

James Burke's biggest hits

What is the best James Burke movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, James Burke's best-rated film is Apollo 13: Survival (2024) with a score of 88, followed by Shifting Gears (2024) (40).

Best James Burke movies, ranked

What is James Burke's newest movie?

The most recent film on James Burke's filmography is Apollo 13: Survival (2024), in the role of Self.

Who does James Burke work with most often?

James Burke shares the most films with James Flavin (10 films), Irving Bacon (8 films) and Charles Halton (7 films).

The Best James Burke Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 108 credits.

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