From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJames Burke (September 24, 1886 – May 23, 1968) was an American film and television actor born in New York City. He made his stage debut in New York around 1912 and went to Hollywood in 1933. He made over 200 film appearances during his career, which ranged from 1932 to 1964; he was more often than not cast as a cop, usually a none-too-bright one, most notably as Sgt. Velie in Columbias Ellery Queen mysteries in the early 1940s. He appeared in The Maltese Falcon, At the Circus, Lone Star, and many others. One of his best roles was as Charles Ruggles rowdy rancher pal in Ruggles of Red Gap.In the early 1950s, Burke appeared with Tom Conway in the ABC detective drama series then called Inspector Mark Saber -- Homicide Detective, later renamed, reformatted, and switched to NBC under the title Saber of London. From 1960-1961, Burke appeared in the role of Zeke Bonner in seven episodes of the ABC western television series Stagecoach West, starring Wayne Rogers, Robert Bray, and Richard Eyer.Burke suffered from a heart condition, which took his life at the age of eighty-one.
Harrigan
Film 1957
Willie's Sergeant (uncredited)
Film 1952
John Carter
Film 1939
First Immigration Officer (uncredited)
Film 1933
Mahoney
Film 1954
Michael Shaughnessy
Film 1935
Film 1933
Doyle - Process Server
Film 1936
Film 1952
Policeman (uncredited)
Film 1945
Patrick James Aloysius 'Pat' Haley
Film 1936
Detective O'Malley
Film 1946
Arnold (uncredited)
Film 1947
Flaherty - Motorcycle Driver
Film 1938
Detective
Film 1934
Headquarters Police Officer
Film 1939
Sgt. Velie
Film 1942
Sgt. Velie
Film 1942
Sgt. Velie
Film 1941
Police Sergeant Velie
Film 1942
Sgt. Velie
Film 1941
Sgt. Velie
Film 1941
Lt. Burke
Film 1947
Emperor Francis I
Film 1934
Patrolman Mike
Film 1940
Detective Reardon (uncredited)
Film 1934
Patrolman
Film 1935
Pat Murphy (uncredited)
Film 1942
Union Secretary
Film 1942
Detective (uncredited)
Film 1934
Stagecoach driver (uncredited)
Film 1951
Sibley
Film 1940
Cromwell Dexter
Film 1933
Hank
Film 1951
Film 1934
Broken-Nose Reilly
Film 1935
Detective Lt. John Aloysius McGinnis
Film 1934
Truck Driver
Film 1935
Harry Weston
Film 1947
Chief Detective (uncredited)
Film 1938
Major Rushton
Film 1935
Cop (uncredited)
Film 1948
George (uncredited)
Film 1950
O'Leary (uncredited)
Film 1944
Carrick
Film 1946
Kentucky Sheriff (uncredited)
Film 1933
Mac
Film 1938
Luke Potter
Film 1948
Sullivan
Film 1938
Michael Rogan
Film 1949
Police Sgt. Burke
Film 1935
Hogan
Film 1935
Pirate of the Spanish Main
Film 1934
Stackpole
Film 1937
Managing Editor Marvin
Film 1935
Luther Kilgore
Film 1952
Brannigan
Film 1934
Detective Kelly
Film 1947
Brooklyn
Film 1942
Muldoon
Film 1938
Riverboat Captain (uncredited)
Film 1943
Uncle Andy
Film 1935
Policeman
Film 1939
King, a Hobo
Film 1934
Mickey (uncredited)
Film 1935
Phil Moore
Film 1936
Charles Gibley
Film 1945
Bill Norton
Film 1936
Cop (uncredited)
Film 1933
Sheriff Tom Watling
Film 1957
Policeman Arresting Wynn
Film 1934
'Red'
Film 1939
Cattle Auctioneer (uncredited)
Film 1939
Clancy
Film 1939
Detective (uncredited)
Film 1934
Lt. Mike Boyle
Film 1936
Pete
Film 1935
Film 1936
Jed Baker
Film 1948
Andy Jones (uncredited)
Film 1946
First Policeman (uncredited)
Film 1944
Jim, the Bartender (uncredited)
Film 1948
Sheriff Ed Johnson
Film 1952
Umpire Shaunnessy
Film 1942
Corrigan
Film 1936
Taxi Driver
Film 1940
Crane
Film 1945
Police Lt. Burke
Film 1947
Blacksmith - 4th Rabble Rouser (uncredited)
Film 1933
Mulroy
Film 1933
Slug Moran
Film 1935
Ike Matthews
Film 1938
Sergeant McGowan
Film 1940
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Film 1940
Doorman (uncredited)
Film 1949
Bill, Intern Guard (uncredited)
Film 1943
Detective Making Raid (uncredited)
Film 1934
Detective Jackson
Film 1933
Welfare Island Guard (uncredited)
Film 1934
Detective
Film 1945
Mike Moriarty
Film 1938
Police Captain Orr
Film 1940
Corrigan
Film 1935
McPherson
Film 1939
Self (archive footage)
Film 1975
Darby McGraw
Film 1937
Policeman Callahan (uncredited)
Film 1947
Sheriff Hamilton
Film 1948
Sheriff (uncredited)
Film 1934
Police Substation Chief Moriarty
Film 1943
Norm
Film 1941
Brooklyn Jack
Film 1934
Policeman Who Lets Dog Out (uncredited)
Film 1933
Charlie (uncredited)
Film 1959
3rd Expressman (uncredited)
Film 1934
Pete
Film 1943
Lt. Grady
Film 1941
Police Sergeant Wilkins
Film 1940
Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited)
Film 1946
The Train Conductor
Film 1950
Police Sergeant Rorty
Film 1935
Rural Marshal (uncredited)
Film 1947
Sheriff N.B.F. Rider
Film 1936
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
Film 1934
Sgt. Johnny Donovan / Harry's friend
Film 1936
Skeptical Passenger in Pilot House (uncredited)
Film 1935
Man Hauling Rifles and Bullets
Film 1935
Barkeeper in Nogales (uncredited)
Film 1951
Tv 1957
Horse Handler (uncredited)
Tv 1957
Tv 1954
Tv 1958
Tv 1952
Tv 1955
Sheriff John Tatum
Tv 1958
Sheriff M. Comstock
Tv 1958
Sheriff Blore
Tv 1958