Personal Info
Birth date
1966-11-25 (58 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Bellingham, Washington, USA
Also known as
Билли Бёрк
بیلی برک
Billy Burke
Biography
William Albert Burke (born November 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Swan in Twilight and its sequels. In 2011, he played Cesaire in Red Riding Hood. In 2012, he was cast as one of the lead characters, Miles Matheson, in the NBC science-fiction series Revolution. From 2015 to 2017, he starred in the CBS series Zoo. He has also appeared in the supernatural horror film Lights Out (2016) and the thriller Breaking In (2018).
Filmography
Law & Order
7.4
Overview:
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7.883
Overview:
At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.9-1-1: Lone Star
8.042
Overview:
Nearly 20 years ago, Owen Strand was the lone survivor of his Manhattan firehouse on 9/11. In the wake of the attack, Owen had the unenviable task of rebuilding his station. After a similar tragedy happens to a firehouse in Austin, Owen, along with his troubled firefighter son, T.K., takes his progressive philosophies of life and firefighting down to Texas, where he helps them start anew. On the surface, Owen is all about big-city style and swagger, but underneath he struggles with a secret he hides from the world - one that could very well end his life.Monk
7.9
Overview:
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.Fringe
8.134
Overview:
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable events and realize they may be a part of a larger, more disturbing pattern that blurs the line between science fiction and technology.Rizzoli & Isles
7.904
Overview:
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.The Closer
7.9
Overview:
Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson transfers from Atlanta to LA to head up a special unit of the LAPD that handles sensitive, high-profile murder cases. Johnson's quirky personality and hard-nosed approach often rubs her colleagues the wrong way, but her reputation as one of the world's best interrogator eventually wins over even her toughest critics.Party of Five
7
Overview:
Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.Gilmore Girls
7.9
Overview:
Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.FBI
7.899
Overview:
The New York office of the FBI brings to bear all their talents, intellect and technical expertise on major cases in order to keep their city and the country safe.24
7.791
Overview:
Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.Honest Trailers
6.5
Overview:
Trailers that tell you the TRUTH about your favorite movies and TV shows: Honest Trailers. These are the hilarious trailers the producers don't want you to see...All-American Girl
6
Overview:
All-American Girl is a 1994 ABC situation comedy starring Margaret Cho and featuring Jodi Long, Clyde Kusatsu, Amy Hill, B.D. Wong, and J.B. Quon as her Korean-American family. It is the second American sitcom centered on a person of Asian descent, namely Cho. Notable guest stars during the run of the show include Oprah Winfrey, Jack Black, David Cross, Ming-Na, Vicki Lawrence, Quentin Tarantino, Tsai Chin, Mariska Hargitay, Billy Burke, Robert Clohessy and Garrett Wang. Diedrich Bader was a one time regular in the last episode of All American Girl, which was a pseudo pilot for a proposed but unrealized version of All American Girl, before achieving fame on The Drew Carey Show. On the DVD commentary for the series, Margaret Cho revealed that most of All American Girl's set furniture was reused by The Drew Carey Show.Most Dangerous Game
7.012
Overview:
Desperate to take care of his pregnant wife before a terminal illness can take his life, Dodge Maynard accepts an offer to participate in a deadly game where he soon discovers that he’s not the hunter but the prey.Zoo
6.7
Overview:
Set amidst a wave of violent animal attacks sweeping across the planet, a young renegade scientist is thrust into a race to unlock the mystery behind this pandemic before time runs out for animals and humans alike.Fire Country
8.3
Overview:
Seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence, young convict Bode Donovan joins a firefighting program that returns him to his small Northern California hometown, where he and other inmates work alongside elite firefighters to extinguish massive blazes across the region.Twilight
6.286
Overview:
When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.Maid
7.954
Overview:
After fleeing an abusive relationship, a young mother finds a job cleaning houses as she fights to provide for her child and build them a better future.Vanishing Son
6
Overview:
Vanishing Son is a short-lived syndicated action television series that was part of Universal Television's Action Pack. Starting as a series of four made for television movies in 1994, the series debuted on January 16, 1995. Vanishing Son I, Vanishing Son II, Vanishing Son III, and Vanishing Son IV, were aired on February 28, July 18, July 25, and October 10, 1994, respectively. The series was ground-breaking for the casting of an Asian male in an attractive leading-man role.Revolution
6.4
Overview:
One day, electricity just stopped working and the world was suddenly thrust back into the dark ages. Now, 15 years later, a young woman's life is dramatically changed when a local militia arrives and kills her father, who mysteriously—and unbeknownst to her—had something to do with the blackout. An unlikely group sets out off on a daring journey to find answers about the past in the hopes of reclaiming the future.The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
6.462
Overview:
After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from a false allegation that puts the family in front of the Volturi.Strange Luck
8
Overview:
Strange Luck is an American television series, starring D. B. Sweeney in the role of Chance Harper, a freelance photographer afflicted with a bizarre tendency to always be in the wrong place at the right time. As Chance himself says, "If I go to a restaurant, somebody chokes. If I walk into a bank, it gets robbed." Harper's strange luck began when, as a small child, he was the sole survivor of a plane crash that killed everyone else aboard, including both of his parents.The Jury
7
Overview:
Set in New York City, the series brings the viewer into the jury room to watch the deliberators try to answer the many questions posed during a trial. As facts are exposed through flashbacks of testimony and crime footage, viewers will form their own opinions about the guilt or innocence of the defendant. Following each verdict, a final flashback will let viewers see the crime as it actually happened and reveal whether or not the jury made the right decision.The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
6.195
Overview:
Bella Swan and Edward Cullen's honeymoon phase is abruptly disrupted by betrayals and unforeseen tragedies that endanger their world.The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
6.202
Overview:
Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob, knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life.Wonderland
10
Overview:
Focuses on the daily life in a mental institution, from the perspectives of both the doctors and patients.The Twilight Saga: New Moon
5.99
Overview:
Forks, Washington resident Bella Swan is reeling from the departure of her vampire love, Edward Cullen, and finds comfort in her friendship with Jacob Black, a werewolf. But before she knows it, she's thrust into a centuries-old conflict, and her desire to be with Edward at any cost leads her to take greater and greater risks.Fracture
7.267
Overview:
A husband is on trial for the attempted murder of his wife, in what is seemingly an open/shut case for the ambitious district attorney trying to put him away. However, there are surprises for both around every corner, and, as a suspenseful game of cat-and-mouse is played out, each must manipulate and outwit the other.Lights Out
6.361
Overview:
Rebecca must unlock the terror behind her little brother's experiences that once tested her sanity, bringing her face to face with a supernatural spirit attached to their mother.Drive Angry
5.527
Overview:
Milton is a hardened felon who has broken out of Hell, intent on finding the vicious cult who brutally murdered his daughter and kidnapped her baby. He joins forces with a sexy, tough-as-nails waitress, who's also seeking redemption of her own. Caught in a deadly race against time, Milton has three days to avoid capture, avenge his daughter's death, and save her baby before she's mercilessly sacrificed by the cult.Acting
2025Outbreak as Neil Morris
2024Bloody Axe Wound as Roger Bladecut
2022Fire Country (52 Episodes) as Vince Leone
2022Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition as Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
2021Maid (6 Episodes) as Hank Russell
2021Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two as Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
2021Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One as Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
2020Most Dangerous Game (6 Episodes) as Reagan (uncredited)
20209-1-1: Lone Star (8 Episodes) as Billy Tyson
2018FBI (1 Episode) as Rowan Quinn
2018Breaking In as Eddie
2017And the Winner Isn't as Self
2017Good After Bad as Wes Thorne
2016Lights Out as Paul
2015Zoo (39 Episodes) as Mitch Morgan
2015Divine Access as Jack
2014Angels in Stardust as Cowboy
2013Highland Park as Lloyd Howard
2012The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 as Charlie Swan
2012Revolution (42 Episodes) as Miles Matheson
2012Freaky Deaky as Chris Mankowski
2012Honest Trailers (1 Episode) as Charlie Swan (archive footage)
2011The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 as Charlie Swan
2011Ticket Out as Dennis
2011Red Riding Hood as Cesaire
2011Drive Angry as Jonah King
2010Luster as Tito
2010Removal as Eric Kershe
2010David and Goliath as David
2010Rizzoli & Isles (4 Episodes) as Gabriel Dean
2010The Twilight Saga: Eclipse as Charlie Swan
2009The Twilight Saga: New Moon as Charlie Swan
2008Twilight as Charlie Swan
2008Fringe (1 Episode) as Lucas Vogel
2008The Grift as Wade Buchanan
2008Untraceable as Eric Box
2007Feast of Love as David Watson
2007Backyards & Bullets as Unknown
2007Fracture as Lt. Rob Nunally
2007Forfeit as Frank
2007Three Days to Vegas as Billy Simpson
2005The Closer (3, 1 Episode) as Phillip Stroh, Phillip Stroh (archive footage) (uncredited)
2004Ladder 49 as Dennis Gauquin
2004The Jury (10 Episodes) as John Ranguso
2003Lost Junction as Jimmy McGee
2002Monk (1 Episode) as Brad Terry
200124 (7 Episodes) as Gary Matheson
2001Final Jeopardy as Mike Chapman
2001Along Came a Spider as Ben Devine
2001After Image as Sammy
2000The Independent as Dwayne
2000Gilmore Girls (3 Episodes) as Alex Lesman
2000Wonderland (2 Episodes) as Abe Matthews
1999Dill Scallion as Dill Scallion
1999Komodo as Oates
1998Don't Look Down as Mark Engel
1998Without Limits as Kenny Moore
1998Jane Austen's Mafia! as Joey Cortino
1996Marshal Law as Monk
1996The Ultimate Lie as Unknown
1996Gone in the Night as Rob Kinney
1995Strange Luck (1 Episode) as Unknown
1995VR.5 (1 Episode) as Marco
1994All-American Girl (1 Episode) as Cody
1994Party of Five (1, 1 Episode) as Guy in Club, Gil
1994Vanishing Son (1 Episode) as Spider McKeun
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 Episode) as Ari
1991To Cross the Rubicon as James Bird
1990Law & Order (1 Episode) as Mr. Farmer
1990Daredreamer as Dante of the Three D's / Ortega
Directing
2008Mario Barth: Under The Skin ... Director