Billy Burke is an American actor and musician best known for his role as Charlie Swan in the Twilight film series.
Born on November 25, 1966 in Everett, Washington, Burke’s career spanned more than three decades, during which he appeared in numerous television series and films.
His performances in films like Little Red Riding Hood and TV series like Revolution and Zoo further established him in the entertainment industry.
In addition to acting, Burke has also pursued a music career, releasing several albums and singles.
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- Full name: William Albert Burke
- Nickname: Billy
- Date of Birth: November 25, 1966
- Age: 58
- Gender: Male
- Birthplace: Everett, Washington, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, musician
- Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
- Parents: William Burke (father), Blanche E. Burke (mother)
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Pollyanna Ross (married 2008; died 2017)
- Children: Bluesy LaRue Burke
- Marital status: Divorced
- Religion: None
- Race: Caucasian
- Net worth: $6 million
Early life and education
Billy Burke, 58, was born on November 25, 1966, in Everett, Washington. He began singing at age nine and joined a band at age fifteen.
Burke attended Western Washington University, where he studied theater and performed in several local theaters in Seattle, including the Annex Theater and AHA Theater.
His early ambition was to become a musician, but as he sought opportunities in the entertainment industry, his aspirations gradually shifted toward acting.
Personal life
On June 15, 2008, Billy Burke married British actress Pollyanna Rose. After marriage, the two gave birth to a daughter, Bluesy LaRue Burke.
However, the two divorced in 2017 after being together for nearly a decade. Prior to marriage, Burke dated Canadian actress Neve Campbell.
Profession
Billy Burke’s acting career began in the early 1990s, appearing in television and independent films.
He gained widespread attention for his roles as Joey Cortino in the 1998 comedy Mafia! and Charlie Swan in the Twilight series, beginning with Twilight in 2008. Burke has also starred in television series such as 24, Gilmore Girls, Revolution, and Zoo.
His film credits include Here Comes the Spider, Little Red Riding Hood, Lights Out and Burglary.
Burke continues to be active in film and television, most recently having a role in the animated film Batman: The Long Halloween.
Awards
- 2013: Nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Television Actor for his performance in Revolution
net worth
Billy Burke’s net worth is estimated to be $6 million.
His wealth is mainly derived from his extensive acting career in film and television and his investments in the music industry.
Social Media
- Instagram: No
- Twitter: No
Filmography
- The Twilight Saga (2008)
- The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
- The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 (2011)
- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (2012)
- Little Red Riding Hood (2011)
- Here Comes the Spiders (2001)
- Lights Out (2016)
- Break-In(2018)
- Batman: The Long Halloween – Part 1 (2021)
- Batman: The Long Halloween (Part 2) (2021)
Discography
- Removed (2010)
- Deadly Killing (2018)
- Burning(2023)
- History (2024)
