David Burke (American actor)

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David Burke
Born (1967-06-18) June 18, 1967 (age 55)
Alma mater College of William and Mary
OccupationActor
SpouseJeanie Bacharach
Children2

David Burke (born June 18, 1967) is an American television actor. He attended the College of William and Mary where his most famous role was that of Eugene Morris Jerome in Brighton Beach Memoirs and as Arthur in The Tick (2001-2002). [1]

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Career

Burke has appeared on many television shows in guest roles. Among the series in which he has appeared are: Law & Order , Frasier , Mr. & Mrs. Smith , Holding the Baby , Star Trek: Voyager , Malcolm in the Middle , Ghost Whisperer , Judging Amy , and Grey's Anatomy .

His recurring or starring credits include:

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References

  1. Biography page at the Internet Movie Database
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