James Burke: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 108
- on screen
- 1933–2024
- box office
- $13.4K
- average score
- 64
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
- 1930s 49
- 1940s 36
- 1950s 13
- 1980s 2
- 1990s 1
- 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
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- 2024
Shifting Gears as Ray · Romance Movie Echo Score: 40 - 2023
Unforgettable Christmas as Geologist · Comedy - 2022
Deadly House Call as Dr. Lund · Thriller - 2021
The Price of Fitting In Thriller - 1994
Hand Gun as Malloy · Thriller - 1985
The Day the Universe Changed Documentary - 1984
Speed as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1959
Alias Jesse James as Charlie (uncredited) · Comedy - 1957
The Unholy Wife as Sheriff Tom Watling · Thriller - 1954
Lucky Me as Mahoney · Comedy - 1952
Lone Star as Luther Kilgore · Western - 1952
Toughest Man in Arizona Western - 1952
We’re Not Married! as Willie's Sergeant (uncredited) · Romance - 1952
Denver and Rio Grande as Sheriff Ed Johnson · Western - 1951
Warpath as Oldtimer · Western - 1951
Here Comes the Groom as O'Neill, Policeman · Music - 1951
Raton Pass as Hank · Western - 1950
Mrs. O’Malley and Mr. Malone as The Train Conductor · Comedy - 1950
Let’s Dance as George (uncredited) · Comedy - 1950
Copper Canyon as Jeb Bassett · Western - 1949
Red, Hot and Blue as Doorman (uncredited) · Crime - 1949
Alias Nick Beal as Bum · Fantasy - 1948
June Bride as Luke Potter · Comedy - 1948
Beyond Glory as Jim, the Bartender (uncredited) · Drama - 1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as Cop (uncredited) · Comedy - 1948
The Big Clock as O'Brien · Crime - 1947
Body and Soul as Arnold (uncredited) · Drama - 1947
Song of the Thin Man as Policeman Callahan (uncredited) · Crime - 1947
Down to Earth as Detective Kelly · Fantasy - 1947
Philo Vance’s Gamble as Lt. Burke · Mystery - 1946
Two Years Before the Mast as Carrick · Drama - 1946
Bowery Bombshell as Detective O'Malley · Comedy - 1946
Young Widow as Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited) · Drama - 1944
Casanova Brown as O'Leary (uncredited) · Comedy - 1944
3 Men in White as First Policeman (uncredited) · Drama - 1943
Riding High as Pete · Western - 1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars as Bill, Intern Guard (uncredited) · Comedy - 1943
Dixie as Riverboat Captain (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen as Police Sergeant Velie · Mystery - 1942
It Happened in Flatbush as Umpire Shaunnessy · Comedy - 1942
A Close Call for Ellery Queen as Sgt. Velie · Adventure - 1942
All Through the Night as Police Lt. Forbes · Comedy - 1941
Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring as Sgt. Velie · Mystery - 1941
Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime as Sgt. Velie · Mystery - 1941
Million Dollar Baby as Callahan · Comedy - 1941
Reaching for the Sun as Norm · Drama - 1941
Pot o’ Gold as Lt. Grady · Romance - 1941
Ellery Queen’s Penthouse Mystery as Sgt. Velie · Mystery - 1940
Ellery Queen, Master Detective as Sgt. Velle · Mystery - 1940
Little Nellie Kelly as Sergeant McGowan · Comedy - 1940
No Time for Comedy as Police Sergeant (uncredited) · Comedy - 1940
The Golden Fleecing as Sibley · Comedy - 1940
The Way of All Flesh as Frisco · Drama - 1940
The Saint Takes Over as Patrolman Mike · Mystery - 1940
Buck Benny Rides Again as Taxi Driver · Western - 1940
Charlie Chan’s Murder Cruise as Wilkie, house detective · Crime - 1939
At the Circus as John Carter · Comedy - 1939
Fast and Furious as Clancy · Comedy - 1939
On Borrowed Time as Sheriff Burlingame · Comedy - 1939
Dodge City as Cattle Auctioneer (uncredited) · Western - 1939
Within the Law as 'Red' · Romance - 1939
The Saint Strikes Back as Headquarters Police Officer · Crime - 1938
The Dawn Patrol as Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver · War - 1938
The Mad Miss Manton as Sullivan · Comedy - 1938
The Affairs of Annabel as Muldoon · Comedy - 1938
You Can’t Take It with You as Chief Detective (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Men with Wings as J.A. Nolan · Drama - 1938
Joy of Living as Mac · Comedy - 1937
The Perfect Specimen as Constable Snodgrass · Comedy - 1937
Dead End as Police Officer Mulligan · Drama - 1936
Great Guy as Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley · Crime - 1936
36 Hours to Kill as Doyle - Process Server · Romance - 1936
Rhythm on the Range as Wabash · Western - 1936
Klondike Annie Comedy - 1936
Dancing Feet as Phil Moore · Music - 1935
So Red the Rose as Major Rushton · Drama - 1935
Hot Money as Police Sgt. Burke · Comedy - 1935
Music Is Magic as Mickey (uncredited) · Drama - 1935
Here Comes Cookie as Broken-Nose Reilly · Comedy - 1935
Man on the Flying Trapeze as Patrolman · Comedy - 1935
Broadway Gondolier as Uncle Andy · Comedy - 1935
Dinky as Truck Driver · Drama - 1935
Mississippi as Skeptical Passenger in Pilot House (uncredited) · Music - 1935
Ruggles of Red Gap as Jeff Tuttle · Comedy - 1935
The Mystery Man as Managing Editor Marvin · Mystery - 1934
Lady by Choice as Brannigan · Comedy - 1934
Treasure Island as Pirate of the Spanish Main · Adventure - 1934
Friends of Mr. Sweeney as Policeman Arresting Wynn · Comedy - 1934
The Merry Frinks as 3rd Expressman (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
The Scarlet Empress History Worldwide box office: $3.35K - 1934
Sadie McKee as Motorcycle Cop (uncredited) · Drama - 1934
Twentieth Century as Sheriff (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $10.1K - 1934
A Very Honorable Guy as Sergeant · Comedy - 1934
Wharf Angel as Brooklyn Jack · Drama - 1934
Gambling Lady as Detective Making Raid (uncredited) · Mystery - 1934
Six of a Kind as Detective (uncredited) · Comedy - 1934
All of Me as Welfare Island Guard (uncredited) · Drama - 1933
Queen Christina as Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited) · History - 1933
Lady Killer as Panhandler (uncredited) · Comedy - 1933
The Kennel Murder Case as Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited) · Crime - 1933
To the Last Man as Kentucky Sheriff (uncredited) · Western - 1933
Torch Singer as Taxi Driver · Romance - 1933
College Humor as Cromwell Dexter · Action - 1933
The Girl in 419 as Detective Jackson · Drama - 1933
Face in the Sky as Cop (uncredited) · Romance
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).
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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