Paul Burke - Actor Profile

Paul Burke

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
27Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 21, 1926
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

About Paul Burke

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Paul Burke (July 21, 1926 – September 13, 2009) was an American actor best known for his lead roles in two 1960s ABC television series, Naked City and Twelve O'Clock High. He was twice nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of New York Police Department detective Adam Flint in Naked City. Description above from the Wikipedia article Paul Burke (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia. Date of Death 13 September 2009, Palm Springs, California (leukemia and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma)

Paul Burke Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Paul Burke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 27 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Paul Burke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 37% of Paul Burke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Crime Club, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Paul Burke Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul Burke's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Paul Burke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1984 The Red-Light Sting John Brockelhurst Flop Similar →
1981 Advice to the Lovelorn Nicholas Fraser Flop Similar →
1981 Killing at Hell's Gate Congressman James Corbin Average Similar →
1979 Beach Patrol Wes Dobbs Hit Similar →
1978 Wild and Wooly Tobias Singleton Hit Similar →
1977 Little Ladies of the Night Frank Atkins Flop Similar →
1975 Psychic Killer Lieutenant Jeff Morgan Flop Similar →
1973 Crime Club Robert London Super Hit Similar →
1973 An Echo of Theresa Brad Hunter Hit Similar →
1972 Lieutenant Schuster's Wife Lt. Lou Schuster Hit Similar →
1972 The Rookies Neil Montgomery Hit Similar →
1970 Crowhaven Farm Ben Porter Average Similar →
1970 Maharlika - Average Similar →
1969 Once You Kiss a Stranger... Jerry Marshall Flop Similar →
1969 Daddy's Gone A-Hunting Jack Byrnes Average Similar →
1968 The Thomas Crown Affair Eddy Malone Hit Similar →
1967 Valley of the Dolls Lyon Burke Average Similar →
1967 Valley of the Dolls: A World Premiere Voyage Himself Flop Similar →
1964 Della Barney Stafford Hit Similar →
1961 Five Fingers: The Judas Goat Robertson Flop Similar →
1961 Five Fingers : Dossier Robertson Flop Similar →
1957 The Disembodied Tom Maxwell Flop Similar →
1956 Screaming Eagles Cpl. Dreef Average Similar →
1955 Francis in the Navy Tate Average Similar →
1955 Spy Chasers Michael, the real courier Super Hit Similar →
1953 South Sea Woman Ensign at Court-martial Flop Similar →
1951 Fixed Bayonets! Doggie (uncredited) Hit Similar →

Paul Burke - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul Burke?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul Burke is "Crime Club" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Paul Burke acted in?

Paul Burke has been featured in at least 27 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul Burke?

Other notable films include "Spy Chasers", "Della", and "The Rookies".

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