Biografie
BILLY BURKE is well known to genre fans for the part of Charlie Swan in the blockbuster "Twilight" film franchise. He created the role in the first film, "Twilight," which also marked his first collaboration with director Catherine Hardwicke. Burke has since reprised the character in the sequels, "New Moon" and "Eclipse." He returns in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn," which was released in two parts. Burke also starred in "Drive Angry 3D," with Nicolas Cage, and the indie feature "Highland Park."
Burke was also seen in the Gregory Hoblit-directed thrillers "Untraceable," with Diane Lane, and "Fracture," with Anthony Hopkins and Ryan Gosling; Robert Benton's ensemble romantic comedy "Feast of Love"; Jay Russell's fact-based drama "Ladder 49," with John Travolta and Joaquin Phoenix; Lee Tamahori's "Along Came a Spider"; "Without Limits," for writer/director Robert Towne; and Jim Abraham's "Jane Austen's Mafia!" Burke's additional film work includes a number of independent features, including "Forfeit" and "Dill Scallion," to name only a few.
On television, Burke had recurring roles on the TNT series "Rizzoli and Isles" and the TBS series "My Boys." He previously had a chilling seven-episode arc in the second season of the hit action series "24." He also appeared in a recurring role on the series "Wonderland," created by Peter Berg, and has had guest roles on such series as "Law & Order," "Fringe" and "The Closer."
Apart from acting, Burke is an accomplished musician who plays both guitar and piano. He performed in Seattle with the rock band Outcast Theater for many years. His debut album was Removed.
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Schauspieler
Dokumentationen | |
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2017 |
And the Winner Isn't |
Musikvideos | |
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2011 |
Christina Perri: A Thousand Years - Arch. |
Kurzfilme | |
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2010 |
David and Goliath |
2009 |
Waiting for Jevetta |
2003 |
Something More |
Mitwirkende
Sendungen | |
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2012 |
Comic Con 2012 Live |
2009 |
Red Carpet Report |
2004 |
Fashion News Live |