Robert John Burke
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Robert John Burke (born September 12, 1960) is an American actor known for his roles in the early films of Hal Hartley, as well as his roles in RoboCop 3 (1993), Tombstone (1993), and Thinner (1996). During the 2000s, Burke became well known for his portrayal of Mickey Gavin on Rescue Me (2004–11), Bart Bass in Gossip Girl (2007–12), Ed Tucker in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (2002–20), and a number of other film and television roles including Intrusion (2021). Description above from the Wikipedia article Robert John Burke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Robert John Burke Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Robert John Burke reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Robert John Burke's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Robert John 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 Flirt, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Robert John Burke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Robert John Burke's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Robert John Burke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Where to Land | Leonard | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Boston Strangler | Eddie Holland | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Smitty | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Retaliators | Captain Briggs | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Intrusion | Detective Steven Morse | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Boarding School | Mr. Holcomb | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | BlacKkKlansman | Chief Bridges | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | We Only Know So Much | Hal | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Future '38 | General Sportwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | True Story | Greg Ganley | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Ned Rifle | Chet | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | 2 Guns | Jessup | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Safe | Captain Wolf | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Limitless | Pierce | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Brooklyn's Finest | State Trooper #1 | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Miracle at St. Anna | General Ned Almond | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Ex | Colonel | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Oh in Ohio | Binky Taylor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Munich | Belligerent American | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Good Night, and Good Luck. | Charlie Mack | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Hide and Seek | Steven | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Connie and Carla | Rudy | Average | Similar → |
| 2004 | Speak | Mr. Neck | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Confessions of a Dangerous Mind | Instructor Jenks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | No Such Thing | The Monster | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | State Property | Bob | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | First Love, Last Rites | Henry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Somewhere in the City | Frankie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Midnight Flight | Paul Bacon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | A Bright Shining Lie | Frank Drummond | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Cop Land | Officer B | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Mayday - Flug in den Tod | Tom Hutton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Thinner | Billy Halleck | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Killer: A Journal of Murder | R.G. Greiser | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Fled | Pat Schiller | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | If Lucy Fell | Handsome Man | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Flirt | Men's Room Man #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Crazy for a Kiss | Steve | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Tombstone | Frank McLaury | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Heaven & Earth | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Flirt | Men's Room Man | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | A Far Off Place | Paul Parker | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | RoboCop 3 | Robocop | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Simple Men | Bill McCabe | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Dust Devil | Dust Devil | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Rambling Rose | Dave Wilkie | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Unbelievable Truth | Josh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | The Chosen | Levi Saunders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Gangster Wars | Officer Reardon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Looking for Mr. Goodbar | Patrick | Average | Similar → |
Robert John Burke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Robert John Burke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Robert John Burke is "Flirt" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Robert John Burke acted in?
Robert John Burke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Robert John Burke?
Other notable films include "Gangster Wars", "Tombstone", and "BlacKkKlansman".