Early Life and Family
Robert John Burke was born on September 12, 1960, in Washington Heights, New York City. He was one of the twins born to his parents, who were both Irish immigrants. His father worked as a firefighter, while his mother was a homemaker. Growing up, Burke and his twin brother were raised in a large family with five other siblings.
Burke attended the State University of New York at Purchase, where he studied acting. He later moved to Chicago to pursue his acting career and joined the prestigious Steppenwolf Theatre Company.
Career in Acting
Robert John Burke began his acting career in the 1980s, appearing in small roles in various TV shows and movies. He made his film debut in the 1986 movie “Power,” where he played a small role alongside Richard Gere. He then went on to appear in other movies such as “RoboCop 3,” “Simple Men,” and “Dust Devil.”
In 1993, Burke landed the lead role in the movie “RoboCop 3,” where he played the character of RoboCop. The movie was a commercial failure, but Burke’s performance was praised by critics. He went on to appear in other movies such as “Tombstone,” “The Unbelievable Truth,” and “Confessions of a Dangerous Mind.”
Notable Movies
RoboCop 3
In “RoboCop 3,” Robert John Burke played the character of RoboCop, a cyborg police officer tasked with cleaning up the streets of Detroit. The movie was a commercial failure, but Burke’s performance was praised by critics. He brought a new depth to the character, making him more human and relatable.
Tombstone
In “Tombstone,” Robert John Burke played the character of Frank McLaury, one of the members of the notorious cowboy gang. The movie was a commercial and critical success, and Burke’s performance was praised by critics. He brought a sense of menace and danger to the character, making him one of the most memorable villains in the movie.
Personal Life
Robert John Burke is a private person and has not shared much about his personal life. He is married and has two children. He is also a trained firefighter and has worked as a firefighter in New York City. He has also been involved in various charitable causes and has worked with organizations such as the New York Firefighters Burn Center Foundation.
Trivia
Robert John Burke has a twin brother who is also an actor. His brother’s name is William Burke, and he has appeared in movies such as “The Changeling” and “The Last Temptation of Christ.”
Robert John Burke is also a published author and has written a book called “The Swarm.”
Robert John Burke’s Wikipedia page is a great resource for more information about his life and career.
