Actor Billy Burke was born on November 25, 1966 in Bellingham, Washington. His love for performing began when he was nine years old, later joining a band at age 15. He continued pursuing his musical interests while studying drama at the Western Washington University. His initial stints in stage, both in Seattle and in New York City, led to his first film, the 1990 independent release Daredreamer. This was followed by many other films, as well as guest roles in television series such as Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Party of Five.
Burke’s career took an upswing in 2000, when he took a recurring role in the drama series Wonderland. Later, he took a couple more recurring roles: one in 24, as abusive employer Gary Matheson; and another on Gilmore Girls. During the time, he took several other film roles, appearing in Ladder 49, Forfeit, Fracture, and Twilight.
New Moon (2009)(filming).... Charlie Swan
Ticket Out (2009)(filming).... Dennis
Baby O (2009)(post-production).... Sergio
"Wonderland".... Dr. Abe Matthews (5 episodes, 2000-2009)
"The Closer".... Mr. Stroh (1 episode, 2009)
Twilight (2008).... Charlie Swan
"Fringe".... Lucas Vogel (1 episode, 2008)
"My Boys".... Jack (4 episodes, 2008)
The Grift (2008).... Wade Buchanan
Untraceable (2008).... Detective Eric Box
Feast of Love (2007).... David Watson
Fracture (2007).... Lt. Robert 'Rob' Nunally
Forfeit (2007).... Frank
"Law & Order".... Attorney Farmer (1 episode, 2007)
Backyards & Bullets (2007) (TV)
Three Days to Vegas (2007).... Billy Simpson
Ladder 49 (2004).... Dennis Gauquin
"The Jury".... John Ranguso (2 episodes, 2004)
"Monk".... Brad Terry (1 episode, 2004)
"Karen Sisco".... Merle Salchek (1 episode, 2003)
"24" .... Gary Matheson (7 episodes, 2002-2003)
Lost Junction (2003).... Jimmy McGee
"Gilmore Girls".... Alex Lesman (3 episodes, 2003)
Something More (2003).... Peter
Flashpoint (2002) (TV).... Shaw
Final Jeopardy (2001) (TV).... Mike Chapman
Along Came a Spider (2001).... Ben Devine
After Image (2001).... Sammy
The Independent (2000).... Dwayne
Komodo (1999).... Oates
Dill Scallion (1999).... Dill Scallion
Don't Look Down (1998) (TV).... Mark Engel
Without Limits (1998).... Kenny Moore
Jane Austen's Mafia! (1998).... Joey Cortino
"VR.5".... Marco (1 episode, 1997)
Marshal Law (1996) (TV).... Monk
The Ultimate Lie (1996) (TV)
Gone in the Night (1996) (TV).... Rob Kinney
"Party of Five" .... Gil (2 episodes, 1994-1996)
"Strange Luck" (1 episode, 1995)
"Vanishing Son".... Spider McKeun (1 episode, 1995)
"All-American Girl" .... Cody (1 episode, 1995)
"Star Trek: Deep Space Nine".... Ari (1 episode, 1994)
To Cross the Rubicon (1991).... James Bird
Daredreamer (1990)