Burke is an

Anglo-Norman Anglo-Norman may refer to: *Anglo-Normans, the medieval ruling class in England following the Norman conquest of 1066 *Anglo-Norman language **Anglo-Norman literature *Anglo-Norman England, or Norman England, the period in English history from 1066 ...

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

, deriving from the ancient

and

Hiberno-Norman From the 12th century onwards, a group of Normans invaded and settled in Gaelic Ireland. These settlers later became known as Norman Irish or Hiberno-Normans. They originated mainly among Cambro-Norman families in Wales and Anglo-Normans fro ...

noble dynasty, the

House of Burgh The House of Burgh or Burke (; ; ; ga, de Búrca; la, de Burgo) was an ancient Anglo-Norman and later Hiberno-Norman aristocratic dynasty (with the Anglo-Irish branches later adopting the surname Burke and its variants) who held the earldom ...

. In Ireland, the descendants of

William de Burgh William de Burgh (; ; ; la, de Burgo; c.1160–winter 1205/06) was the founder of the House of Burgh (later surnamed Burke or Bourke) in Ireland and elder brother of Hubert de Burgh, 1st Earl of Kent and Geoffrey de Burgh, Bishop of Ely. I ...

(–1206) had the surname ''

de Burgh de Burgh (also spelt de Bourgh, and Burke, and also Latinised as de Burgo) is an Anglo-Norman surname deriving from the ancient Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman noble dynasty, the House of Burgh. In Ireland, the descendants of William de Burgh (c ...

'' which was gaelicised in

as ''

de Búrca de Búrca (also de Burgh, Búrc and Burke, and Latinised as de Burgo) is an Irish Anglo-Norman surname deriving from the ancient Anglo-Norman and Hiberno-Norman noble dynasty, the House of Burgh. In Ireland, the descendants of William de Burgh ...

'' and over the centuries became ''Búrc'' then Burke and Bourke. Notable people with this name include:

Surname

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* Adam Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Adam Burke (rower) Adam Burke is an ocean rower from Skerries, County Dublin, Ireland. He currently holds two Guinness World Records ''Guinness World Records'', known from its inception in 1955 until 1999 as ''The Guinness Book of Records'' and in previous Un ...

, (1971–2018), Irish ocean rower **

Adam Burke (comedian) Adam Burke is a stand-up comedian, writer, and comic artist in the United States, best known for multiple appearances as a panelist on the National Public Radio comedy news program '' Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!'' Early life Born in Australia ...

, American stand-up comedian, writer, and comic artist *

Adrian P. Burke Adrian Paul Burke (October 2, 1904 in The Bronx, New York City – September 3, 2000 in Lauderhill, Broward County, Florida) was an American lawyer and politician. Life He was the son of Thomas F. Burke and Rose Mary (Daw) Burke. He graduated from ...

(1904–2000), New York judge *

Aedanus Burke Aedanus Burke (June 16, 1743March 30, 1802) was a soldier, judge, and United States Representative from South Carolina. He was a slaveholder. Life Born in Tiaquin, County Galway in the Kingdom of Ireland, he attended the theological Colleg ...

(1743–1802), Irish-American soldier, judge, and politician *

Aggrey Burke Aggrey Washington Burke ( FRCPsych, born 1943) is a British retired psychiatrist and academic, born in Jamaica, who spent the majority of his medical career at St George's Hospital in London, UK, specialising in transcultural psychiatry and writi ...

(born 1943), British psychiatrist and academic *

Alafair Burke Alafair S. Burke (born October 1969) is an American crime novelist, professor of law, and legal commentator. She is a'' New York Times'' bestselling author of 18 crime novels, including ''The Ex, The Wife,'' and ''The Better Sister,'' and two se ...

(born 1969), mystery novel writer and Court TV commentator *

Alan Burke Alan S. Burke (September 15, 1922 – August 25, 1992) was an American conservative television and radio talk show host who was on the air primarily in New York City from 1966 to 1969 on WNEW-TV. Life He was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 192 ...

(1922–1992), American conservative television and radio talk show host *

Alan Burke (director) Alan Burke (18 November 1923 – 28 August 2007) was an Australian writer and film director and producer. His credits include the musical ''Lola Montez''. Biography Burke was born in the Hawthorn suburb of Melbourne, Victoria in 1923. Burke w ...

(1923–2007), Australian writer and film director and producer *

Albert Burke (disambiguation) Albert Burke may refer to: * Albert E. Burke (1919–1999), Yale University professor and public educational television pioneer * Albert Burke (tennis) Albert Burke (1901–1958) was a French-born professional tennis player of Irish descent w ...

, multiple people, including: ** Albert E. Burke (1919–1999), Yale University professor and public educational television pioneer **

Albert Burke (tennis) Albert Burke (1901–1958) was a French-born professional tennis player of Irish descent who described himself as British but was classed as a representative of Ireland and, on other occasions, of France when playing in international tournament ...

(1901–1958), Irish tennis player *

Alex Burke Alex Burke (born 11 November 1977 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Burke, who started his career with Kilmarnock, also played with Falkirk, Clydebank, Berwick Rangers, Queen of the South ...

(born 1977), Scottish former professional footballer * Alexander Burke (born 1983) is an American musician, producer, writer and actor *

Alexandra Burke Alexandra Imelda Cecelia Ewen Burke (born 25 August 1988) is a British singer, songwriter and actress. She won the fifth series of the British television series '' The X Factor'' in 2008, and has been signed to Epic Records, RCA Records and S ...

(born 1988), British singer, songwriter and actress *

Alfred Burke Alfred Burke (28 February 1918 – 16 February 2011) was an English actor, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Frank Marker in the drama series '' Public Eye'', which ran on television for ten years. Early life Born in London's south-east ...

(1918–2011), British actor who starred in the ITV series ''Public Eye'' *

Alice Burke Alice Burke may refer to: * Alice Burke (politician) * Alice Burke (footballer) {{hndis, Burke, Alice ...

or Alice Driscoll Burke (1892–1974), American politician * Alice Burke (footballer), (born 2002), Australian rules footballer * Alicia Burke, Jamaican fashion model *

Montel Vontavious Porter Hassan Hamin Assad (born Alvin Antonio Burke Jr.; October 28, 1973) is an American professional wrestler and manager currently signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name MVP (standing for Montel Vontavious Porter) a ...

or Alvin Antonio Burke Jr or Hassan Hamin Assad (born 1973), professional wrestler *

Ambrose Burke Monsignor Ambrose J. Burke (November 27, 1895 – October 6, 1998) was an English professor and Catholic priest who served as the eighth president of Saint Ambrose University (then Saint Ambrose College) from 1940 through 1956. A native of Iowa ...

(1895–1998), English professor and Catholic priest * Andrew Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Andrew H. Burke (1850–1918), American politician who served as governor of North Dakota **

Andrew Burke (poet) Andrew Burke (born 1944 in Melbourne, Victoria) is a contemporary Australian poet. Early in his working life, Burke pursued a career in advertising as a copywriter and creative director. In the 1970s he had received prizes - the Thomas Wardle ...

(born 1944), Australian poet ** Andrew Burke (sailor) (1949–2009), Barbadian Olympic sailor *

Angela Brown-Burke Angela Rosemarie Brown-Burke is a Jamaican politician with the People's National Party. Career Brown-Burke started her political career as a Corporate Area Councillor of the Kingston and Saint Andrew Corporation. She was elected a vice-preside ...

, Jamaican politician *

Anna Burke Anna Elizabeth Burke (born 1 January 1966) is a former Australian politician and current Member of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. She was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from October 1998 to May 2016, representing the ...

(born 1966), Australian politician * Anne Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Anne Burke (writer) Anne Burke (fl. 1780-1805) was an Irish novelist in the Gothic genre. She was one of the earliest women writers of Gothic fiction. Life and work Anne Burke had been a governess and was widowed with a son. She took up writing to support herself ...

(fl.1780–1805), Irish Gothic novelist ** Anne M. Burke (born 1944), Illinois Supreme Court Justice for Cook County, Illinois * Anthony D. Burke (born 1966), Australian political theorist and international relations scholar *

Antoine Burke Antoine Burke (born 20 July 1975) is a retired Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish languag ...

(born 1975), Irish athlete * Antonee Burke-Gilroy (born 1997), English-born Australian association football player * Antonella Gambotto-Burke or Antonella Gambotto (born 1965), Italian-Australian author and journalist * Aoife de Búrca (1885–1974), born Eva Burke, Red Cross nurse during the Irish Easter Rising * Arizona John Burke, see John Burke *

Arleigh Burke Arleigh Albert Burke (October 19, 1901 – January 1, 1996) was an Admiral (United States), admiral of the United States Navy who distinguished himself during World War II and the Korean War, and who served as Chief of Naval Operations during th ...

or Arleigh Albert Burke (1901–1996), former Admiral of the United States Navy * Ashton Burke (2006) *

Augustus Nicholas Burke Augustus Joseph Nicholas Burke (28 July 1838 – 1891) was an Irish artist and an Academician of the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA). Early life Burke was born into the Galway Burkes of Glinsk and was the sixth son of William Burke of K ...

(1838–1891), Irish painter *

Austin-Emile Burke Austin-Emile Burke (January 22, 1922 – August 12, 2011) was a Canadians, Canadian Prelate of the Catholic Church. Austin-Emile Burke was born in Sluice Point, Nova Scotia, and ordained a priest on March 25, 1950. Burke was appointed bishop of ...

(1922–2011), Canadian Prelate of the Catholic Church *

Autumn Burke Autumn Burke (born November 23, 1973) is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represented the California's 62nd State Assembly district, which encompasses portions of the Westside and ...

(born 1973), American politician

B

Barbara Burke Barbara Hannah Anita Burke (13 May 1917 – 8 August 1998) was a British and South African sprint runner. She competed for Great Britain in the 1936 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in the relay and placed fourth in a semi-final of ...

(1917–1998), British and South African sprint runner *

Barbara Burke Hubbard Barbara Burke Hubbard (born 1948) is an American science journalist, mathematics popularizer, textbook author, and book publisher, known for her books on wavelet transforms and multivariable calculus. Life Burke Hubbard is the daughter of '' ...

(born 1948), American science writer *

Bernard Burke Sir John Bernard Burke, (5 January 1814 – 12 December 1892) was a British genealogist and Ulster King of Arms, who helped publish ''Burke's Peerage''. Personal life Burke, of Irish descent, was born at London and was educated in London an ...

or John Bernard Burke (1814–1892), British genealogist, editor of ''Burke's Peerage'' *

Bernie Burke Bernard M. Burke Jr. was an American ice hockey goaltender who won a silver medal at the 1950 World Championships and captained the Boston College to the national championship in 1949. Career Burke first began attending Boston College in 1942, ...

or Bernie M. Burke Jr, American ice hockey player * Berny Burke or Berny Thomas Burke Montiel (born 1996) is a Costa Rican footballer *

Bessie Burke Bessie Bruington Burke (March 19, 1891 - 1968) was the first African American teacher and principal hired in the Los Angeles public school system. In 1887, Burke's parents left their farms and teaching jobs in Kansas via a covered wagon. They s ...

(1891–1968), African American teacher * Beulah Burke or Beulah Elizabeth Burke (1885–1975), American founder of the first African-American sorority *

Bill Burke (athlete) Bill Burke (born October 15, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas) is a retired male middle distance runner from the United States, who competed in the 1980s and the early 1990s for his native country. He set his personal best in the men's 1,500 metres eve ...

(born 1969), American middle-distance runner *

Billy Burke (disambiguation) Billy Burke or similar names may refer to: *Billie Burke (1884–1970), American stage and screen actress *Billy Burke (actor) (born 1966), American actor *Billy Burke (criminal) or William "Billy the Kid" Burke *1858–1919), American gangster *Bi ...

, multiple people, including: **

Billy Burke (actor) 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 charact ...

(born 1966), American actor **

Billy Burke (evangelist) Billy Burke (born May 24, 1953) is an American Pentecostal healing evangelist and the president of his itinerant healing ministryBilly Burke World Outreach headquartered in Tampa, Florida. Burke is also the senior pastor of thMiracle Center Worl ...

(born 1953), Pentecostal faith healer **

Billy Burke (golfer) William John Burke, Burkauskas (polonized Burkowski) (December 14, 1902 – April 19, 1972) was a prominent Lithuanian-American professional golfer of the 1920s and 1930s. Burke was born in Naugatuck, Connecticut. His greatest season was 1931, wh ...

(1902–1972), professional golfer **

Billy Burke (baseball) William Ignatius Burke (July 11, 1889 – February 9, 1967) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played two seasons with the Boston Doves / Rustlers from 1910 to 1911. References External links Boston Doves players Boston Rustle ...

(1889–1967), Major League Baseball player **

Billy Burke (hurler) William Burke (1912 – 23 January 1995) was an Irish hurler who played as a centre-back for the Kilkenny senior team. Burke made his first appearance for the team during the 1934 championship and became a regular player over the next decade ...

(1912–1995), Irish hurler **

Billy Burke (firefighter) William Francis Burke Jr. was a Fire Captain with the Fire Department of New York, who died during the September 11 attacks in 2001. Burke died when he chose to stay with stranded civilians, which his colleagues believe he knew would cost him his ...

(1955–2001), sacrificed his life when the World Trade Centers collapsed **

Billy Burke (criminal) William "Billy the Kid" Burke was a gangster in the 19th century. Burke was born to an Irish-American family in Massachusetts on March 18, 1858. By 1880 his mother had been widowed and the family had moved to Chicago and Burke had become a profess ...

or William "Billy the Kid" Burke *1858–1919), American gangster **

(born 1969), American middle-distance runner **

Bill Burke (photographer) William M. Burke (born 1943) is an American photographer and educator known for his 20 years of documentary photography in Vietnam and neighboring countries, detailing the effects of war. Biography William M. Burke was born in 1943 in Derby, Co ...

(born 1943), American documentary photographer **

Billie Burke Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke (August 7, 1884 – May 14, 1970) was an American actress who was famous on Broadway and radio, and in silent and sound films. She is best known to modern audiences as Glinda the Good Witch of the North ...

(1884–1970), American stage and screen actress **

Willie Burke Willie Burke (born 4 September 1972 in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer. He made his League of Ireland debut for Shamrock Rovers at home to Waterford United at the RDS Arena on 8 November 1992. In July 1993 he was part of a Rovers side tha ...

(born 1972), Irish footballer *

Bobby Burke Robert James Burke (January 23, 1907 – February 8, 1971) was a pitcher for the Washington Senators and Philadelphia Phillies. Burke helped the Senators win the 1933 American League Pennant. In 10 seasons Burke had a 38–46 win–loss recor ...

or Robert James Burke (1907–1971), American baseball player * Bobby Burke (footballer), (born 1934), Northern Irish former professional footballer *

Brendan Burke Brendan Gilmore Burke (December 8, 1988 – February 5, 2010) was an athlete and student manager at Miami University for the RedHawks men's ice hockey team. The youngest son of Brian Burke, former general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, lo ...

or Brendan Gilmore Burke (1988–2010), American athlete * Brendan Burke (soccer), (born 1982), American soccer coach *

Brendan Burke (sportscaster) Brendan Burke (born July 8, 1984) is an American sportscaster for MSG Networks, the New York Islanders and Turner Sports. Early life Burke was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, while his father, Don, (sportswriter) covered the then- IHL Milwa ...

, (born 1984) American sportscaster * Brian Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Brian Burke (Australian politician) Brian Thomas Burke (born 25 February 1947) is an Australian former politician who was the 23rd premier of Western Australia from 25 February 1983 to his resignation on 25 February 1988. He was a member of the Western Australian Legislative Ass ...

(born 1947), Australian politician and former premier of Western Australia **

Brian Burke (American politician) Brian Burke (born April 19, 1958) is an American State Public Defender in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Previously he was a state legislator. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Burke graduated from Washington High School (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) in 1975 and M ...

(born 1958), Wisconsin politician and legislator ** Brian Burke (ice hockey) (born 1955), American ice hockey executive and GM of the Toronto Maple Leafs **

Brian Burke (American football) Brian Burke (August 22, 1935) is an American former college football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Ohio University from 1979 to 1984, compiling a record of 31–34–1. He played college football at Kent State Universi ...

(born 1935), former American football player and coach ** Brian Burke (Gaelic footballer) (born 1966), Irish retired Gaelic footballer * Brock Burke (born 1996, American professional baseball pitcher *

Brooke Burke Brooke Lisa Burke (born September 8, 1971) is an American television personality, fitness personality, author, actress, and businesswoman. She is known for hosting the E! Network travel show ''Wild On!'' (1999–2002), CBS' ''Rock Star'' (20 ...

(born 1971), actress and model * Bryan Burke (born 1989), American soccer player * Byron Burke, American record producer

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Cam Burke Cam Burke (born April 30, 1987) is a Canadian amateur golfer. Burke was born in Kitchener, Ontario. He attended Eastern Michigan University. He won the 2008 and 2009 Canadian Amateur Championship. Burke played on the Web.com Tour in 2014 after ...

(born 1987), Canadian amateur golfer *

Caroline Burke Caroline Flora Burke (née Berg; July 7, 1913December 5, 1964) was an American actress, theater producer, television producer, writer, and art collector. She appeared in several films in the early 1940s before becoming a theater producer in Ne ...

or Caroline Berg (1913–1964), American actress, producer, writer, and art collector *

Carolyn Burke Carolyn Burke (born March 29, 1940) is an Australian-born American writer, translator, and author of four biographies. Her first was a life of the English poet Mina Loy, published in 1996 and reprinted in 2021. She has also written books about the ...

(born 1940), Australian-born American translator, art critic, and author * Catherine Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Kathy Burke Katherine Lucy Bridget Burke (born 13 June 1964) is an English actress, comedian, writer, producer, and director. She achieved fame with her appearances on sketch shows such as ''French and Saunders'' (1988–1999) and her recurring role as Mag ...

or Katherine Burke (born 1964), British actress ** Katharine Alice Burke (1875–1924), British chemist * Ceelle Burke, American musician and performer *

Ces Burke Cecil "Ces" Burke (27 March 1914 – 4 August 1997) was a New Zealand cricketer who played for Auckland and, once, for New Zealand. He was born in Ellerslie, New Zealand and died in Auckland, New Zealand.

or Cecil Burke (1914–1997), New Zealand cricketer * Chand Burke, Indian actress * Charles Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Charles H. Burke Charles Henry Burke (April 1, 1861 – April 7, 1944) was a Republican Congressman from South Dakota and Commissioner of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the 1920s. Biography He was born near Batavia, New York, in 1861, and attended the public s ...

(1861–1944), American politician **

Charles Burke (British Army officer) Lieutenant Colonel Charles James Burke (9 March 1882 – 9 April 1917) was an officer in the Royal Irish Regiment and the Royal Flying Corps and a military aviation pioneer. He was both the first commander of No. 2 Squadron and later the Seco ...

(1882–1917) **

Charlie Burke Charles Burke is former head coach of the Hong Kong National Men and Women's cricket teams. He took over the post in May 2010 after completing 2 years with the International Cricket Council (ICC) where he was a development officer for the East Asi ...

, former head coach of the Hong Kong National Men and Women's cricket teams **

Chuck Burke Charles William Burke (born October 8, 1930) is an American speed skater. He competed at the 1952 Winter Olympics and the 1956 Winter Olympics The 1956 Winter Olympics, officially known as the VII Olympic Winter Games ( it, VII Giochi Olim ...

(born 1930), American Olympic speed skater *

Cheryl Burke Cheryl Burke (born May 3, 1984) is an American dancer, model, and television host. She is best known for being a professional dancer on ABC's ''Dancing with the Stars''. She was the first female professional to win the show and the first prof ...

(born 1984), American professional dancer *

Chesya Burke Chesya Burke is an editor, educator and author of comic books and speculative fiction, most notably horror and dark fantasy. She has published over a hundred short stories, essays, and articles in magazines and anthologies such as '' Clarkesworld ...

, American editor, educator and author * Chris Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Christopher Burke (Irish revolutionary) Christopher Patrick Burke (4 August 1898 – 23 June 1964) was an Irish revolutionary, hunger striker and sportsman from the prominent Drogheda family, the Burkes of Duleek Street. At just 21, he was made officer in command of the Irish Republi ...

(1898-1964), Irish revolutionary, hunger striker and sportsman **

Chris Burke (actor) Christopher Joseph Burke (born August 26, 1965) is an American actor. He has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thatcher on the television series '' Life Goes On''. Early years Burke is the youngest of four children of Marian ...

(born 1965), American actor and folk singer **

Chris Burke (baseball) Christopher Alan Burke (born March 11, 1980) is a former Major League Baseball player, playing primarily for the Houston Astros, though he also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. He is best remembered for hitting a series-e ...

(born 1980), Major League Baseball player **

Chris Burke (footballer) Christopher Robert Burke (born 2 December 1983) is a Scottish professional football coach and former player, who is currently a reserve team coach at Kilmarnock. He primarily played as a right-winger, but also played on the left wing. Burke ...

(born 1983), Scottish footballer **

Christopher Burke (design writer) Christopher Burke (born 1967) is a British writer on typography and a typeface designer. Burke worked at Monotype before earning a PhD in Typography & Graphic Communication at the University of Reading in 1995. From 1996 to 2001 he taught at th ...

, typeface designer and author on typography ** Christopher J. Burke,

U.S. Magistrate Judge In United States federal courts, magistrate judges are judges appointed to assist U.S. district court judges in the performance of their duties. Magistrate judges generally oversee first appearances of criminal defendants, set bail, and cond ...

of the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ** Christopher Burke, guitarist with

Beach Fossils Beach Fossils is an American indie rock band from Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2009. They are currently signed to Bayonet Records, having previously been signed to indie label Captured Tracks. The group's live band currently includes founder Du ...

** Christopher Burke, astronomer

Ursa Minor Dwarf The Ursa Minor Dwarf is a dwarf spheroidal galaxy, discovered by A.G. Wilson of the Lowell Observatory, in the United States, during the Palomar Sky Survey in 1955. It appears in the Ursa Minor Ursa Minor (Latin: 'Lesser Bear', contrasting wi ...

** Chris Burke (priest), Vice-Dean and Canon Precentor of Sheffield Cathedral, and Archdeacon-designate of Barking **

Chris Burke-Gaffney Chris Burke-Gaffney aka "CBG" is a Canadian songwriter, producer, and artist manager. Burke-Gaffney also oversees the day-to-day operation of CBG Artist Development. History Burke-Gaffney started his career as singer/bassist for The Pumps (Polygr ...

, Canadian songwriter and producer *

Christie Burke Christie Burke (born October 20, 1989) is a Canadian actress known for her portrayal of Renesmee Cullen in '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2''. The actor graduated from New Westminster Secondary School in 2007. In 2023, Burke serve ...

(born 1989), Canadian actress *

Christy Burke Christopher Burke is an Independent Dublin City Councillor and former Lord Mayor of Dublin.Ciarán Burke Ciarán Burke (born 1999) is an Irish hurler who plays for Offaly Championship club Ballinamere and at inter-county level with the Offaly senior hurling team. He usually lines out at full-back. Career Burke first came to hurling prominence w ...

(born 1999), Irish hurler * Clarence Burke Jr (1949–2013), American singer and member of the Five Stairsteps *

Clem Burke Clement Burke (born Clement Anthony Bozewski; November 24, 1954) is an American musician who is best known as the drummer for the band Blondie from 1975, shortly after the band formed, throughout the band's entire career. He also played drums f ...

(born 1954), American drummer for the group Blondie *

Colm Burke Colm Burke (born 17 January 1957) is an Irish Fine Gael politician who has been a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork North-Central since the 2020 general election. He previously served as a Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel from 20 ...

(born 1957), Irish Fine Gael politician *

Conor Burke (disambiguation) Conor Burke may refer to: * Conor Burke (rugby union), (born 1974), Irish rugby union player * Conor Burke (hurler), (born 1998) is an Irish hurler * Conor Burke (baseball), or Conor O. Burke, American baseball coach and former outfielder {{ ...

, multiple people, including: **

Conor Burke (rugby union) Conor Burke (born 23 August 1974) is an Irish former rugby union player. Career Burke, a centre, made three appearances for Munster during the 1997–98 Heineken Cup pool stage against Bourgoin, Cardiff Cardiff (; cy, Caerdydd ) is the c ...

, (born 1974), Irish rugby union player **

Conor Burke (hurler) Conor Burke (born 1998) is an Irish hurler who plays for Dublin Senior Championship club St. Vincent's and at inter-county level with the Dublin senior hurling team. He currently lines out at midfield. Career A member of the St. Vincent's ...

, (born 1998) is an Irish hurler ** Conor Burke (baseball), or Conor O. Burke, American baseball coach and former outfielder * Cormac Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Cormac Burke (footballer) Cormac Burke (born 11 August 1993) is a Northern Irish association footballer, who plays for NIFL Championship club Institute F.C., Institute. Club career Ipswich Town He made his debut for the club aged 19 years on 14 August 2012, coming on ...

, (born 1993) is a Northern Irish association footballer ** Cormac Burke (priest) *

Cory Burke Cory Lamar Crossgill Burke (born 28 December 1991) is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a forward for the New York Red Bulls of Major League Soccer and the Jamaica national team. Club career Rivoli United Born in Kingston, Jam ...

(born 1991), Jamaican professional footballer *

Courtney Burke Courtney Burke (born September 2, 1994) is an American ice hockey defenseman. She was drafted fourth overall by the Buffalo Beauts during the 2015 NWHL Draft for the inaugural season of the National Women's Hockey League. In 2011, she helped the ...

(born 1994), American ice hockey defenseman *

Cyril Burke (Australian rules footballer) Cyril Ignatius Burke (14 October 1905 – 6 September 1984) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Richmond in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Austral ...

, (1905–1984), Australian rules footballer * Cyril Burke (1925–2010), Australian rugby union player

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* Daithí Burke (born 1992) is an Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer * Dan Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Dan Burke (baseball) Daniel L. Burke (October 25, 1868 – March 20, 1933) was a reserve catcher/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Rochester Broncos and the Syracuse Stars in , and with the Boston Beaneaters in . Listed at 5' 10", 190&n ...

(1868–1933), MLB utility player **

Dan Burke (basketball) Daniel P. Burke (born April 3, 1959, in Lynwood, California) is an American basketball coach who serves as assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Coaching career Portland Trail Blazers Burke spe ...

(born 1959), NBA assistant coach **

Daniel Burke (executive) Daniel Burke (February 4, 1929 – October 26, 2011) was an American television executive. Biography Originally from Albany, New York, Burke served in the Korean War, later earning his bachelor's degree from the University of Vermont and his ...

(1929–2011), former president of Capital Cities Communications and American Broadcasting Corporation ** Daniel J. Burke (born 1951), former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives * Daniel Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Daniel J. Burke (born 1951), former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives **

(1868–1933), Major League Baseball player ** Daniel Burke (Australian politician) (1827–1927), member of the Tasmanian House of Assembly **

(1929–2011), former president of the American Broadcasting Corporation ** Daniel Burke (rower) (born 1974), Australian rower ** Daniel W. Burke (1841–1911), American soldier and Medal of Honor recipient * Dave Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

David Burke (politician) David E. Burke (born July 26, 1967) served as State Senator for the 26th District of the Ohio Senate. He formerly served in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is the Chairman of the Senate Finance Medicaid subcommittee. Life and career Burke ...

(born 1967), Ohio politician ** Dave Burke (Australian footballer) (1916–1987), Australian rules footballer * David Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

David Burke (British actor) David Burke (born 25 May 1934) is an English actor, known for playing Dr. John Watson in the initial series of Granada Television's 1980s '' The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes'', which starred Jeremy Brett in the title role. He also starred as ...

(born 1934), British television actor **

David Burke (American actor) 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). ...

(born 1967), American television actor ** David Burke (author), language books author **

David J. Burke David J. Burke (born November 8, 1948, in Raleigh, North Carolina) is an American executive producer, screenwriter and film and television director. Burke has produced '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, seaQuest DSV, TriBeCa,'' and other s ...

(born 1948), producer, screenwriter and film and television director ** David Burke (Australian footballer) (born 1959), Australian rules footballer ** David Burke (English footballer) (born 1960), English footballer ** David Burke (boxer) (born 1975), English boxer **

David Burke (Galway hurler) David Burke (born 7 January 1990) is an Irish hurler who plays as a midfielder or half forward for the Galway senior team. Burke joined the team in 2010 and immediately became a regular member of the starting fifteen. He has won one Leinste ...

(born 1990), Irish hurler for Galway ** David Burke (Kilkenny hurler) (born 1981), Irish hurler for Kilkenny and Wexford **

David Burke (athlete) David Burke may refer to: Entertainment * David Burke (British actor) (born 1934), British television actor * David Burke (American actor) (born 1967), American television actor * David Burke (author), language books author * David J. Burke (born ...

in 1986 IAAF World Cross Country Championships – Junior men's race ** David Burke (soccer), played for

Albany BWP Highlanders Albany BWP Highlanders was an American soccer team based in Schenectady, New York, United States. Founded in 2003, the team played in the USL Premier Development League (PDL), the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Northeast Divisi ...

Davy Burke Davy Burke (born about 1987 or 8) is a Gaelic football manager and former player. He has been manager of the Roscommon county team since 2022. He formerly managed Wicklow. Career Burke's playing career (including underage with Kildare) was br ...

, Irish Gaelic football manager and former player **

(born 1967), member of the Ohio House of Representatives **

David Burke (botanist) David Burke (1854 – 11 April 1897) was one of the most widely travelled plant collectors, who was sent by James Veitch & Sons to collect plants in British Guiana, Burma and Colombia. In his later life, Burke became rather eccentric, preferring ...

(1854–1897), English botanist **

David Burke (chef) David Burke (born February 27, 1962) is an American chef and restaurateur, known for his appearance on the reality TV program '' Iron Chef America''. Early life Born in Brooklyn NY and raised in Hazlet, New Jersey, Burke is a graduate of the C ...

(born 1962), chef and restaurateur **

David W. Burke David Warren Burke (April 3, 1936 – April 18, 2014) was an American news executive and political administrator. He was Vice President ABC News, where he worked with Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters, among others.Visi Media Asia Visi may refer to: * Carla Visi (born 1970), a popular Brazilian axé and MPB singer, songwriter, occasional actress and television show host * Michel Visi (1954-2007), the bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Port-Vila, Vanuatu * an abbrevi ...

** David A. Burke (1952–1987), American hijacker and former employee who caused the crash of Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 **

David Burke (neurophysiologist) David James Burke (born 11 May 1944) is an Australian neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist. He has held senior positions at the Prince of Wales Hospital, University of New South Wales and University of Sydney. He led one of two teams t ...

(born ), Australian expert in spinal and brain trauma * Dean Burke or Kenneth Dean Burke (born 1957), American Republican politician and member of the Georgia State Senate * Declan Burke (born 1972), Irish musician *

Delta Burke Delta Ramona Leah Burke (born July 30, 1956) is an American actress, producer, and author. From 1986 to 1991, she starred as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the CBS sitcom ''Designing Women'', for which she was nominated for two Emmy Awards for Outstan ...

(born 1956), American actress and producer * Denis Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Denis Burke (Irish politician) (1904–1971), Irish politician, senator (1948–1961) **

Denis Burke (Australian politician) Denis Gabriel Burke (born 22 September 1948) is a former Australian politician. A former Australian Army officer, he served as a Country Liberal Party member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly from 1994 to 2005. He spent two years ...

(born 1948), Australian politician, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory (1999–2001) **

Dennis K. Burke Dennis K. Burke (born 1962) is a former United States Attorney for the District of Arizona. Early life and education Burke was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1962. Burke received a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University in 1985 and earned h ...

(born 1962), U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona (2009–2011) *

Desmond Lardner-Burke Desmond William Lardner-Burke ID (17 October 1909 – 1984) was a politician in Rhodesia. Early years Desmond Lardner-Burke was born in Kimberley in the Cape of Good Hope on 17 October 1909, and was educated at St. Andrew's College, Grahamsto ...

(1909–1984), politician in Rhodesia *

Dominic Burke (disambiguation) Dominic Burke ( – 1649) was an Irish Dominican priest and political agent. Dominic or Dominick Burke may also refer to: * Dominic Burke (bishop) (died 1704), Irish Roman Catholic Bishop of Elphin from 1671 to 1704 * Dominick Burke (died 1747 ...

, multiple people, including: **

Dominic Burke Dominic Burke ( – 1649) was an Irish Dominican priest and political agent. Burke appears to have been a native of Athenry; he is documented as a member of the Dominican Abbey of the town, after which he studied at Bologna. From 1628 he was ...

(c. 1603 – 1649) was an Irish Dominican priest and political agent **

Dominic Burke (bishop) Dominic Burke (c. 1639 – 1 January 1704) was an Irish Roman Catholic bishop who served as the Bishop of Elphin The Bishop of Elphin (; ) is an episcopal title which takes its name after the village of Elphin, County Roscommon, Ireland. I ...

(1639–1704), Irish Roman Catholic Bishop of Elphin from 1671 to 1704 **

Dominick Burke Dominick Burke or Bourke (died 8 December 1747) was an Irish politician from County Galway. He represented the borough of Galway in the Irish House of Commons from 1735 to his death.Leigh Rayment, , accessed 29 December 2011 He was also Mayor ...

(died 1747), Irish politician ** Dominic Burke (businessman) (born 1958), British businessman * Don Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Don Burke Donald William Burke (born 16 July 1947) is an Australian television presenter, television producer, author and horticulturist. He is best known as the longtime host of '' Burke's Backyard'', a lifestyle program produced by his wife's company ...

(born 1947) is an Australian television presenter and horticulturist **

Donald Burke __NOTOC__ Donald S. Burke is an expert on the prevention, diagnosis, and control of infectious diseases of global concern. He is a distinguished University Professor of Health Science and Policy at the University of Pittsburgh. Education * Bach ...

, an American infectious diseases researcher ** Don Burke (American football) (born February 7, 1926), an American footballer * Donal Burke (born 1998), Irish hurler *

Donna Burke Donna Burke is an Australian voice actress, singer, narrator and businesswoman. She is also known for her vocal work on songs produced for video game series such as ''Metal Gear'' and ''Final Fantasy''. Biography Burke graduated from Edith Cow ...

, Australian singer, voice actress and businesswoman * Donna Burke (luger), (born 1954), American luger *

Doris Burke Doris Burke ( Sable) is an American sports announcer and analyst for NBA on ESPN, NBA on ABC, College Basketball on ESPN, and College Basketball on ABC games. She formerly worked as an analyst for WNBA games on MSG, and has worked on New Yor ...

or Doris Sable, American sports announcer and analyst * Douglas Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Doug Burke (tennis) Douglas Burke (born 25 July 1963) is a former professional tennis player from Jamaica. Career Burke was the Canadian Junior Champion in both the Under-18s and Under-21 categories. The Jamaican born player competed in collegiate tennis for Sout ...

(born 1963), Jamaican professional tennis player ** Doug Burke (water polo) (born 1957), American Olympic water polo player

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* Éanna Burke (born 1995), Irish hurler * Edmond W. Burke (1935–2020), American jurist * Edmund Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Edmund Bourke (1761–1821) or Edmund Burke (1761–1821), Danish statesman **

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(1729–1797), Anglo-Irish statesman and political philosopher **

Edmond de Burgh Sir Edmund de Burgh (; ; 1298–1338) was an Irish knight and ancestor of the Burke family of Clanwilliam. Background De Burgh was the fifth and last surviving son of Richard, Lord of Connaught and Earl of Ulster. His elder brother, John ...

(or ''de Burke'') (1298–1338), Irish knight ** Edmund Bourke (1761–1821), Danish statesman ** Edmund Burke (congressman) (1809–1882), U.S. Representative for New Hampshire **

Edmund Burke (architect) Edmund Burke (1851–1919) was a highly regarded Canadians, Canadian architect best known for building Toronto's Prince Edward Viaduct or "Bloor Street Viaduct", and Toronto's Hudson's Bay Queen Street, Robert Simpson store. He served as the V ...

(1850–1919), Canadian architect ** Edmund Burke III (born 1940), U.S. historian **

Edmund Burke Fairfield Edmund Burke Fairfield (August 7, 1821 – November 7, 1904) was an American minister, educator and politician from the U.S. state of Michigan. He served as the 12th lieutenant governor of Michigan and as the second Chancellor of the Unive ...

(1821–1904), American minister, educator and politician ** E. Michael Burke (1916–1987), U.S. intelligence officer and business executive ** Sir Edmund Burke, 2nd Baronet (died c. 1686) of the

Burke baronets There have been two baronetcies created for persons with the surname Burke, both in the Baronetage of Ireland. As of 2014 one creation is extant. The Burke Baronetcy, of Glinsk in the County of Galway, was created in the Baronetage of Ireland on ...

** Eddie Burke (1905–1993), Canadian ice hockey player * Edward Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Edward A. Burke (1839–1928), Louisiana State Treasurer ** Edward T. Burke (1870–1935), North Dakota Supreme Court justice ** Edward J. Burke (1876–?), Wisconsin legislator ** Edward R. Burke (1880–1968), American politician ** Edward M. Burke (born 1943), Chicago, Illinois Alderman ** Eddie Burke (baseball) (1866–1907), American baseball player **

Edward Burke (American football) Edward Joseph Burke (November 2, 1907 – August 19, 1967) was an American football player and officer in the United States Navy. He played college football at the United States Naval Academy and was a consensus first-team All-American guard in ...

(1907–1967), selected to the 1928 College Football All-America Team **

Edward Burke (cricketer) Edward Burke (born 28 April 1870, date of death unknown) was a Jamaican cricketer. He played in two first-class matches for the Jamaican cricket team in 1894/95. See also * List of Jamaican representative cricketers This is a list of all cric ...

(born 1870), Jamaican cricketer ** Ed Burke (hammer thrower) (born 1940), hammer thrower, American flagbearer at 1984 Olympic games **

Edward Burke (basketball) Edward J. Burke (December 4, 1945 – March 23, 2009) was an American college basketball coach who led the Drexel Dragons men's basketball program from 1977 to 1991. Early life and high school Burke was born in 1945, the fourth of five children. ...

(1945–2009), American basketball coach ** Edward Burke (priest) (1847–1915), priest, president of Carlow College, and founder of St. Joseph's Academy **

Ed Burke (musician) Edward Burke (January 13, 1909 – April 19, 1988) was an American jazz musician. Career Burke was adept at both violin and trombone, and played both professionally in jazz bands. He worked with Walter Barnes late in the 1920s, then wi ...

(1909–1988), American musician ** Ted Burke (1877–1967), Australian rules footballer *

Edwin J. Burke Edwin J. Burke (August 30, 1889 – September 26, 1944) was an American screenwriter who was most known for writing some of Shirley Temple's earlier films. He won an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards in the category of Best Adapted Scre ...

(1889–1944), American screenwriter *

Elena Burke Elena Burke (born Romana Elena Burgues Gonzalez on February 28, 1928, in Havana, Cuba – June 9, 2002 in Havana, Cuba) was a revered and popular Cuban singer of boleros and romantic ballads. Biography She started her career by working in rad ...

or Romana Elena Burgues Gonzalez (1928–2002), Cuban singer *

Elijah Burke Elijah Samuel Burke (born May 24, 1981) is an American professional wrestler also known under the ring names "The Pope" D'Angelo Dinero and Da Pope. He currently wrestles for National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) as "Da Pope" Elijah Burke, where he i ...

(born 1981), American professional wrestler * Elizabeth Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Elizabeth Burke-Plunkett The Rt Hon. Elizabeth Mary Margaret Burke-Plunkett, Countess of Fingall (1862–1944), was born in Moycullen, a daughter of George Edmond Burke of Danesfield and his wife Theresa Quin. She became an activist in Irish industrial, charitable and ...

, née Elizabeth Burke (1862–1944), an Irish activist ** Betty Burke, alias of Bonnie Prince Charlie *

Elmer "Trigger" Burke Elmer "Trigger" Burke (1917 – January 9, 1958) was a notorious hitman during the mid-to-late 1940s. He was brought up by his older brother, Charlie. In 1941, he was sent to reform school, but later had his sentence cut for joining the army, where ...

(1917–1958), American hitman * Ernest Burke (1924–2004), American baseball player

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* Fergus Burke (born 1999), New Zealand rugby union player * Fintan Burke (born 1997), Irish hurler * Florrie Burke (1918–1995), Irish footballer * Florrie R. Burke, American human rights advocate * Frances Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Frances Burke, Countess of Clanricarde Frances Burke, Countess of Clanricarde, Dowager Countess of Essex ( Walsingham, formerly Devereux and Sidney; 1567 – 17 February 1633) was an English noblewoman. The daughter of Sir Francis Walsingham, Elizabeth I's Secretary of State ...

(1567–1633), English noblewoman **

Frances Marie Burke Frances Marie Kenney (née Burke; May 4, 1922 – December 2, 2017) was an American beauty pageant contestant who was the winner of Miss America in 1940. Biography Burke, from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was crowned Miss America at the Boardwal ...

(1922–2017), Miss America 1940 ** Frances Mary Burke (1904–1994) was an Australian artist * Francis Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Francis Burke (Franciscan) Francis Burke, O.F.M. (died 1697), was an Irish Franciscan friar and writer. Born in Galway sometime early in the 17th century, Burke was among those expelled from the local Franciscan convent in 1652. He died in Italy in 1697. His only known w ...

(died 1697), Irish Franciscan friar and writer **

Francis Burke (bishop) Francis Burke, or de Burgo, or de Burgh (died August or September 1723) was an Irish people, Irish Roman Catholic Church, Roman Catholic clergyman who served as Archbishop of Tuam (1713–1723).Francis Burke (Dean of Elphin) (1834-1904), priest of the Church of Ireland * Frank Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Frank Burke (United States Army officer) (1918–1988), American Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient ** Frank G. Burke (1927–2015), Acting Archivist of the United States ** Frank W. Burke (1920–2007), American politician **

Frank Burke (Australian politician) Francis Michael Burke (27 March 1876 – 17 August 1949) was an Australian politician. Born at Tamworth to police officer Michael Burke (who would serve in the New South Wales Parliament from 1885 to 1887) and Catherine Agnes, ''née'' Le ...

(1876–1949), Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly ** Frank Burke (baseball) (1880–1946), American baseball player **

Frank Burke (hurler) Frank Burke (born 1952) is an Irish retired hurler who played as a centre-forward for the Galway senior team. Born in Turloughmore, County Galway, Burke first played competitive hurling at school at Presentation College, Athenry. He made his ...

(born 1952), Irish hurler ** Frank Burke (dual player) (1895–1987), Irish hurler and Gaelic footballer ** Frankie Burke (1915–1983), American actor *

Fred Burke Fred "Killer" Burke (May 29, 1893 – July 10, 1940) was an American armed robber and contract killer responsible for many crimes during the Prohibition era. He was considered a prime suspect in the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929. ...

(1893–1940), American armed robber and contract killer

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* Geoffrey Burke (1913–1999), English Roman Catholic bishop * George Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** George Burke (cricketer) (1847–1920), English cricketer **

George Thew Burke George Thew Burke (1776 – February 2, 1854) was a soldier, merchant and political figure in Upper Canada. He was born in Ballyartella, County Tipperary, Ireland in 1776. He was a captain in the British Army serving in Canada from 1811 to ...

(1776–1854), soldier, merchant and political figure in Upper Canada ** George J. Burke (1886–1950), judge during the Nuremberg Trials *

(1776–1854), Canadian soldier, merchant and politician * Georgia Burke (1878–1984), actress * Gerald Burke (1930–1994), Australian rules footballer * Gerry Burke, Irish hurler *

Gillian Burke Gillian Burke (born ) is a natural history television programme producer and voiceover artist, and has been a co-presenter of the BBC nature series '' Springwatch'' and its spin-offs since 2017. Career Burke studied biology at Bristol Univer ...

(born 1974/1975), British natural history television programme producer and voiceover artist * Glenn Burke (1952–1995), American baseball player * Gordon Burke (born 1941), American politician *

Graham Burke Graham Dylan Burke (born 21 September 1993) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Shamrock Rovers. Burke has represented the Republic of Ireland at senior level. Club career Aston Villa Burke was born in Dublin. He was ...

(born 1993), Irish footballer *

Greg Burke (disambiguation) Greg Burke may refer to: * Greg Burke (athletic director), director of athletics for Northwestern State University * Greg Burke (baseball) (born 1982), Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for San Diego and the New York Mets * Greg Burke ...

, multiple people, including: **

Greg Burke (athletic director) Greg Burke is the current director of athletics for Northwestern State University Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) is a public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and ...

, director of athletics for Northwestern State University **

Greg Burke (baseball) Gregory Francis Burke (born September 21, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He attended Duke University, and played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres and New York Mets. Born in the Marlton section o ...

(born 1982), Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for San Diego and the New York Mets **

Greg Burke (journalist) Gregory Joseph Burke (born November 8, 1959) is an American journalist. He was formerly the director of the Holy See Press Office, a position in which he succeeded Federico Lombardi, and was succeeded by Matteo Bruni. Burke was formerly a cor ...

(born 1959), American former TV news correspondent and adviser to Pope Francis **

Greg Burke (rugby league) Greg Burke (born 12 February 1993) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Barrow Raiders in the Betfred Championship. He played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and on loan from Wigan at the Bradford Bulls ...

(born 1993), rugby league player *

Gregory Burke Gregory Burke (born 1968) is a Scottish playwright and screenwriter from Rosyth, Fife. Early life and education Burke's family moved to Gibraltar in 1979 and returned to Dunfermline in 1984. He attended St John's Primary in Rosyth, St Chris ...

(born 1968), Scottish playwright * Gregory Burke (curator), Canadian museum director, writer and curator

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Hannah Burke Hannah Burke (born 28 March 1988) is an English professional golfer, member of the Ladies European Tour (LET) and winner of the 2015 Tipsport Golf Masters. Amateur career Burke won the 2002 and 2003 Hertfordshire Girls Championship, the 2004 So ...

(born 1988), English professional golfer * Harold P. Burke (1895–1981), American judge *

Harry E. Burke Harry Eugene Burke (May 19, 1878 – March 26, 1963) was an American entomologist and authority on the Buprestidae (metallic wood-boring beetles) and other wood-boring beetles and forest pests of the western United States. He was the first fores ...

(1878–1963), American forest entomologist *

Heather Burke Heather Burke (born 1966) is an Australian historical archaeologist and a Professor in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Flinders University. Early life and education Burke attended Mount Cotton State School and Mary ...

, Australian historical archaeologist *

Helen Burke, Countess Clanricarde Helen Burke, Countess Clanricarde (''née'' MacCarty; – 1722), also styled Helen FitzGerald, was brought to France by her mother fleeing the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland, against which her father, Donough MacCarty, 1st Earl of Clancarty, ...

, or Helen MacCarty or Helen FitzGerald (c.1641–1722), Irish peeress * Henry Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Henry Farnham Burke (1859–1930), British genealogist, Garter Principal King of Arms **

Henry Lardner-Burke Henry Patrick Lardner-Burke (1916-1970) was a South African flying ace of World War II, credited with 7.5 'kills'. Enlisting in the Royal Air Force, he started light training in early 1940. In 1941 he was posted to 19 Squadron, after which he ...

(1916–1970), South African flying ace * Honora Burke (1674–1698), an Irish aristocrat married to Patrick Sarsfield and the Duke of Berwick

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* Ian Burke Irish Gaelic football player * Ingrid Burke or "Indy" Burke, American botanist and academic *

Irwin Burke Irwin Burke (born 23 July 1916, date of death unknown) was a Barbadian cricketer. He played in one first-class match for the Barbados cricket team in 1938/39. See also * List of Barbadian representative cricketers This is a list of all crick ...

(born 1916), Barbadian cricketer • James P. Burke 1930-2004 Buffalo Soldier and Korean War Veteran

* J. C. Burke (born 1965), Australian author * J. Herbert Burke (1913–1993), American Republican politician * J. Martin Burke, American legal scholar and Professor of Law * Jack Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Jack Burke Jr. (born 1923), American golfer **

Jack Burke Sr. John Joseph Burke Sr. (March 28, 1888 – February 2, 1943) was an American professional golfer. Professional career Burke finished in a tie for second place in the 1913 Canadian Open and also in the 1920 U.S. Open. Burke is credited with on ...

(1888–1943), American golfer ** Jack Burke (boxer) (1875–1942), American boxer known for fighting the longest boxing match in history ** Jack Burke (footballer) (1918–2004), Australian footballer, who played for Hawthorn **

Jack Burke (cyclist) Jack Burke (born 12 June 1995) is a Canadian bicycle racer, who currently rides for UCI Continental team . In 2014, he was cleared of doping charges levied against him in the 2013 Tour de l'Alitibi. Major results ;2013 : 2nd Time trial, Nation ...

(born 1995), Canadian cyclist * Jackson Burke (1908–1975), American type and book designer *

Jacqui Burke Jacqui Burke (born 22 May 1953) is an Australian politician and was a member of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly representing the electorate of Molonglo for the Liberal Party. Legislative career She was sworn into the ACT L ...

(born 1953), Australian politician, * James Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

James F. Burke (politician) James Francis Burke (October 21, 1867 – August 8, 1932) was Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania. Early life James Burke was born in Petroleum Center, Pennsylvania to Irish immigrants. He studied law at ...

(1867–1932), United States Representative from Pennsylvania **

James Burke (Australian politician) James Burke may refer to: Politics * James F. Burke (politician) (1867–1932), United States Representative from Pennsylvania * James Burke (Australian politician) (born 1971), member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly * James Burke ...

(born 1971), member of the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly **

James Burke (Cork politician) James Michael Burke (1873 – 10 September 1936) was an Irish Cumann na nGaedheal politician, newspaper editor and barrister. He was born and lived in Skibbereen, County Cork. He was first appointed editor of the ''Southern Star'' newspaper in 1 ...

(died 1936), Irish Cumann na nGaedhael politician and barrister ** James Burke (Roscommon politician) (died 1964), Irish Fine Gael politician and farmer ** James A. Burke (New York politician) (1890–1965), New York City politician and Queens Borough President **

James A. Burke (Massachusetts politician) James Anthony Burke (March 30, 1910 – October 13, 1983) was a United States Representative from Massachusetts from 1959 to 1979. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He was educated in the Boston public schools and Lincoln Preparatory Scho ...

(1910–1983), U.S. Congressman from Massachusetts ** James Edmund Burke (1849–1943), American politician and Mayor of Burlington, Vermont **

James Burke (boxer) James "Deaf" Burke (8 December 1809 – 8 January 1845), was one of England's earliest boxing champions. He was also deaf. Career Burke, who trained in the area around the River Thames, stood tall and weighed . On 30 May 1833, in a particularl ...

(1809–1845), English boxer ** James Burke (cricketer) (born 1991), English cricketer ** James Burke (19th-century footballer), 19th-century football player ** James Burke (footballer, born 1994), football player currently playing for Hyde United ** James Burke (Dublin hurler), inter county senior hurler with Dublin ** James Burke (Kildare hurler) (born 1999), Irish hurler ** James Burke (wrestler) (1936–2006), American Olympic wrestler **

Jamie Burke James Eugene Burke (born September 24, 1971) is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He attended Oregon State University, where, along with baseball, he played for the school's football team as the kicker. He now resides in his hometown of Ro ...

(born 1971), baseball player **

Jamie Burke (rugby union) Jamie Burke (born October 15, 1980 in Cherry Point, North Carolina) is a former American rugby union player and now coach. Life Jamie Burke began playing rugby in 1998 at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA, where she went on t ...

(born 1980), American rugby union player ** James Burke (baseball), American baseball player for the 1884 Boston Reds **

Jimmy Burke (baseball) James Timothy Burke (October 12, 1874 – March 26, 1942) was a Major League Baseball third baseman, coach, and manager. He played for the Cleveland Spiders, St. Louis Perfectos, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Stockings, Pittsburgh Pirat ...

(1874–1942), American baseball player **

James Burke (bishop) James C. Burke, O.P. (November 30, 1926 – May 28, 1994) was an American-born bishop of the Catholic Church in Peru. He served as the Territorial Prelate of Chimbote from 1965 to 1978. After his retirement he served the Diocese of Wilmington i ...

(1926–1994), American-born Catholic bishop in Peru **

James Burke (science historian) James Burke (born 22 December 1936) is a British broadcaster, science historian, author, and television producer. He was one of the main presenters of the BBC1 science series ''Tomorrow's World'' from 1965 to 1971 and created and presented th ...

(born 1936), British broadcaster, author, and television producer **

James E. Burke James E. Burke (February 28, 1925 – September 28, 2012) was an American corporate executive who was the CEO of Johnson & Johnson from 1976 to 1989, a company for which he worked forty years. He was the older brother of the television executiv ...

(1925–2012), CEO of Johnson & Johnson **

James Cobb Burke James Cobb Burke (1915-1964) was an American photographer and photojournalist. He was born in Shanghai in 1915 to Methodist missionary parents. The family settled in Macon, Georgia, and Burke studied English at Emory University, graduating in 1937. ...

1915–1964), American photographer and photojournalist **

James Burke (actor) James Michael Burke (September 24, 1886 – May 23, 1968) was an Irish-American film and television character actor born in New York City."New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909", FHL microfilm 1,322,214; New York Municipal Archives, Ma ...

(1886–1968), appeared in ''The Maltese Falcon'' and numerous other films **

James Lee Burke James Lee Burke (born December 5, 1936) is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for ''Black Cherry Blues'' (1990) and ''Cimarron Rose'' (1998), and has also been presented with the Grand Master ...

(born 1936), American author **

James Burke (gangster) James Burke (July 5, 1931 – April 13, 1996), also known as "Jimmy the Gent," was an American gangster and Lucchese crime family associate who is believed to have organized the 1978 Lufthansa heist, the largest cash robbery in American his ...

(1931–1996), Irish-American gangster ** E. James Burke (born 1949), justice of the Wyoming Supreme Court **

James Burke (space engineer) James Donahue Burke (September 18, 1925 – August 19, 2023) was an American lunar settlement and exploration expert. He was known for being the first manager of the Ranger program, and considered one of the pioneers of America's space program. ...

(born 1925), lunar settlement and exploration expert, known for the Ranger program ** James F. Burke (musician) (1923–1981), American cornet soloist * James F. Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

(1867–1932), United States Representative from Pennsylvania ** James F. Burke (musician) (1923–1981), American cornet soloist *

(born 1971), Major League Baseball catcher for the Seattle Mariners *

Jan Burke Jan Burke (born August 1, 1953) is an American author of novels and short stories. She is a winner of the Edgar Award for Best Novel, the Agatha for Best Short Story, the Macavity, and Ellery Queen Readers Award. Bio Burke was born August 1, 1953, ...

(born 1953), American author of novels and short stories * Janine Burke, Australian author, art historian, biographer and novelist * Jarrad Burke (born 1983) is an Australian cricketer *

Jason Burke Jason Burke (born 1970) is a British journalist and the author of several non-fiction books. A correspondent covering Africa for ''The Guardian'', he is currently based in Johannesburg, having previously been based in New Delhi as the same paper' ...

(born 1970), British author and journalist *

Jasmine Burke Jasmine Burke is an American actress. She is starring as Dr. Christie Johnson in the Bounce TV prime time soap opera, '' Saints & Sinners''. Early life and career Burke was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and studied theatre and business ...

(born 1983), American actress *

Jean Dadario Burke Jean Dadario Burke is an American television soap opera producer and director, most notably of the daytime television show ''All My Children''.SARAH KERSHAW, February 22, 1997, The New York Times12 Characters in Search of a Soap Opera, Again Retri ...

, American television soap opera producer and director *

Jennifer Burke Jennifer Burke, née Lo, also known as Jennifer Mather is a Gemini-award-winning Canadian television journalist, previously a national news anchor for CTV News Channel in Toronto. For years Burke was a reporter and anchor for television stations i ...

or Jennifer Lo or Jennifer Mather, Canadian television journalist *

Jerry Burke Jerry Burke (July 26, 1911 – February 13, 1965) was a musician who played the organ and piano for the Lawrence Welk orchestra from 1934 to 1965. Biography Born in Marshalltown, Iowa; he spent most of his youth in South Dakota; first in Ab ...

(1911–1965), American musician * Jim Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Jim Burke (author) (born 1961), American author **

Jim Burke (cricketer) James Wallace Burke (12 June 1930 – 2 February 1979) was an Australian cricketer who played in 24 Test matches from 1951 to 1959. Burke holds the record for the most innings in a complete career without scoring a duck, with 44. Early years ...

(1930–1979), Australian cricketer ** Jim Burke (illustrator) (born 1973), American illustrator ** Jim Burke (–1994), the real name of the prolific letter column contributor

T. M. Maple T.M. Maple (c. 1956–1994) was the pseudonym of Jim Burke, a Canadian who wrote more than 3,000 letters to comic book letter columns between 1977 and 1994.Cronin, Brian"Comic Book Urban Legends Revealed" #92, Comic Book Resources (Mar. 1, 2007).Acc ...

Mr. B The Gentleman Rhymer Jim Burke, known professionally as Mr.B The Gentleman Rhymer,. is a British parodist who performs " chap hop" — hip hop delivered in a Received Pronunciation accent. Mr.B raps, or "rhymes", about good manners, dressing with style and dignit ...

(Jim Burke), British parodist and rapper ** Jim Burke (film producer), American film producer who frequently collaborates with Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor * Jimmy Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

(1931–1996), Irish-American gangster **

(1874–1942), American baseball player * Joan Burke or Joan Crowley (1928–2016), Irish Fine Gael politician, farmer and nurse * John Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

John mac Richard Mór Burke John mac Richard Mór Burke, 10th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (; ; died 1536), was an Irish chieftain and noble. Background Burke was a son of Ricard mac Edmund Burke of Roscam, County Galway (died c.1517), a grandson of Edmund Burke ( ...

, 10th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1536), Irish chieftain and noble **

John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde John Burke, 9th Earl of Clanricarde (; ); 1642–1722) was an Irish soldier and peer who was a Colonel during the Williamite War in Ireland. Career Burke was a younger son of William Burke, 7th Earl of Clanricarde and succeeded his brothe ...

(1642–1722), Irish soldier and peer **

John Smith de Burgh, 11th Earl of Clanricarde John Smith (Burke) de Burgh, 11th Earl of Clanricarde (; ; ; ; 11 November 1720 – 21 April 1782), styled Lord Dunkellin (; ) until 1726, was an Irish peer. Career The Honourable John Smith Burke was born to Michael Burke, 10th Earl of C ...

or John Smith Burke (1720–1782), Irish peer ** John Burke, Baron Leitrim or John "na Seamer" Burke or Seán mac an Iarla a Búrc, 1st Baron Leitrim (d. 1583), Irish noble **

Sir John Burke, 2nd Baronet Colonel Sir John Burke, 2nd Baronet, DL (1782 – 14 September 1847) was an Irish soldier and Whig politician who was MP for Galway County (1830–2) and High Sheriff of County Galway (1838–9). Background He was the oldest and only sur ...

(1782–1847), Irish soldier and MP for Galway County **

John Burke (North Dakota politician) John Burke (February 25, 1859 – May 14, 1937) was an American lawyer, jurist, and political leader from North Dakota who served as the 10th governor of North Dakota from 1907 to 1913, and later served as the 24th treasurer of the United State ...

(1859–1937), 10th Governor of North Dakota and Treasurer of the United States ** John H. Burke (1894–1951), American lawyer, real estate broker, and politician **

John Francis Burke John Francis Burke (February 8, 1923 – August 4, 2006) was a Canadian dentist and politician. He represented the electoral district of Cape Breton South in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1970 to 1974. He was a member of the Progressiv ...

(1923–2006), Canadian politician **

John Burke (mayor) John Brian Burke (born 6 February 1946) is a former mayor of Porirua City, Wellington Region, New Zealand. Prior to his time as mayor from 1983 to 1998, he served 12 years as a city councillor with six years from 1977 to 1983 as deputy mayor. ...

(born 1946), mayor of Porirua City New Zealand, 1983–1998 ** John R. Burke (1924–1993), U.S. ambassador to Guyana ** John P. Burke (born 1954), American politician in Massachusetts ** John Burke (Rhode Island politician), member of the Rhode Island Senate ** John Burke (spy) (1830–1871), Confederate spy in the American Civil War ** John Burke (colonel) (1838–1914), officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War ** John Oge Burke (d. 1601), Irish gentleman and soldier **

Johnny Burke (lyricist) John Francis Burke (October 3, 1908 – February 25, 1964) was an American lyricist, successful and prolific between the 1920s and 1950s. His work is considered part of the Great American Songbook. His song " Swinging on a Star", from the Bing C ...

(1908–1964), American songwriter **

John Burke (composer) John Joseph Burke (10 May 1951 – 18 January 2020) was a Canadian composer and music educator. As a composer he wrote mainly works for chamber ensembles, and his music displays an acute sensitivity to instrumental balance and timbre. In his e ...

(1951–2020), Canadian composer **

Johnny Burke (Newfoundland songwriter) Johnny Burke (1851–1930) was a Newfoundland poet, singer, songwriter, and musician from St. John's, where he lived all his life. He was nicknamed the Bard of Prescott Street and wrote many popular songs that were released by folk singers in th ...

(1851–1930), Newfoundland songwriter ** Johnny Burke (Canadian singer) (died 2017), Canadian country singer ** John Burke (American pianist) (born 1988), American composer & pianist ** John Burke (1900s pitcher) (1877–1950), U.S. baseball player for the New York Giants **

John Burke (1990s pitcher) John Chandler Burke (born February 9, 1970) is a former American baseball player who was a pitcher for the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball (MLB) in 1996 and 1997. Early years He was born in Durango, Colorado. He graduated from Cherr ...

(born 1970), U.S. baseball player for the Colorado Rockies and the University of Florida ** John Burke (American football) (born 1971), played for the New England Patriots, New York Jets and San Diego Chargers ** John Burke (footballer, fl. 1927–35), Irish footballer from Tipperary ** Johnny Burke (footballer) (1911–1987), Irish footballer ** John Burke (footballer, born 1956), Irish footballer from Dublin **

John Burke (footballer, born 1962) John Burke (born 10 August 1962) is a Scottish footballer, who played as a full back in the Football League for Exeter City Exeter City Football Club is a professional association football club based in Exeter, Devon, England. The team p ...

, Scottish footballer for Exeter City and Chester City ** John Burke (rugby league, born 1948) (1948–2013), rugby league footballer of the 1970s for Leeds, Keighley ** John Burke (rugby league, born 1957), rugby league footballer of the 1970s for Wigan, and Workington Town **

(John Burke, 1888–1943), American golfer ** Jack Burke Jr. (John Burke, born 1923), American golfer ** John MacSeonin Burke, Archbishop of Tuam, 1441–1450 ** John J. Burke (1875–1936), Paulist priest and editor of the ''Catholic World'' **

John Burke (genealogist) John Burke (12 November 1786 – 27 March 1848)Burke's Peerage website, Company sectionFounder pagedate accessed: 16 December 2020There is a discrepancy in the date of birth between thwebsite for Burke's Peerageand the "John Burke" listing in th ...

(1786–1848), Irish genealogist, founder of ''Burke's Peerage'' ** Sir John

(1814–1892), British genealogist **

John F. Burke John F. Burke (July 22, 1922 – 2011) was an American medical researcher at Harvard University widely known for his co-invention of synthetic skin in 1981, together with Dr. Ioannis V. Yannas. [http://articles.latimes.com/2011/nov/14/health/la- ...

(1922–2011), American medical researcher and co-inventor of synthetic skin in 1981 ** Arizona John Burke (1842–1917), American publicist, press agent and author ** John Burke (author) (1922–2011), English writer of novels and short stories ** John Burke (artist) (1946–2006), Irish artist ** John Burke (photographer), 19th century British photographer ** John M. Burke (born 2001), American chess player ** John Burke, president of

Trek Bicycle Corporation Trek Bicycle Corporation is a bicycle and cycling product manufacturer and distributor under brand names Trek, Electra Bicycle Company, Bontrager, and Diamant Bikes. The company has previously manufactured bikes under the Gary Fisher, LeMond Rac ...

* Jordan Burke, English rugby league footballer * Joseph Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Joe Burke (composer) Joseph Aloysius Burke (March 18, 1884 – June 9, 1950) was an American composer, pianist and actor. His successful songs, written with various lyricists, included "Down Honolulu Way" (1916), " Oh How I Miss You Tonight" (1924), " Tiptoe Through ...

(1884–1950), American actor, composer and pianist **

Joe Burke (accordionist) Joe Burke (11 April 1939 – 20 February 2021) was an Irish musician. He was noted for being a pre-eminent button accordion player, recording and performing traditional music for over half a century. Early life Burke was born in Kilnadeema, so ...

(1939–2021), Irish accordion player **

Joe Burke (baseball executive) Joseph Roy Burke (December 8, 1923 – May 12, 1992) was an American front office executive in Major League Baseball who served as general manager (baseball), general manager or club president of the Kansas City Royals for almost 18 years during ...

(1923–1992), baseball executive **

Joseph Burke (actor) Joseph or Joe Burke may refer to: Sports * Joe Burke (baseball executive) (1923–1992), American Major League Baseball executive * Joseph Burke (cricketer) (1923–2005), Irish cricketer * Joe Burke (infielder) (1867–1940), 19th-century base ...

(born 1945), American actor **

(1923–1992), American Major League Baseball executive **

Joseph Burke (cricketer) Joseph Patrick Burke (31 January 1923 - 26 June 2005) was a former Irish cricketer. A right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium bowler, he made his debut for Ireland in a match against Lancashire Lancashire ( , ; abbreviated Lancs) ...

(1923–2005), Irish cricketer ** Joe Burke (infielder) (1867–1940), 19th-century baseball player ** Joe Burke (outfielder), baseball right fielder in the Negro leagues ** Joe Burke (New Zealand footballer), New Zealand international football (soccer) player ** Joe Burke (rugby league) (born 1990), rugby league footballer for Wales, and South Wales Scorpions ** Joe Burke (American football) (born 1961), American football player **

Joseph Burke (botanist) Joseph Burke (12 June 1812 in Bristol, England – 23 January 1873 in Harrisonville, USA) was a collector of plants and animals for Lord Derby. 1839–1840 Burke was employed as a gardener for Lord Derby, an enthusiastic natural history collector ...

(1812–1873), English collector of plants and animals **

Joseph Burke (politician) Joseph Burke (November 12, 1853 – after 1888) was a land surveyor and political figure in Manitoba. He represented St. Francois Xavier from 1886 to 1888 in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba as a Conservative. He was born in Saint-Jean ...

(1853– after 1888), land surveyor and political figure in Manitoba **

Joseph A. Burke Joseph Aloysius Burke (August 27, 1886 – October 16, 1962) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as bishop of the Diocese of Buffalo, New York from 1952 until his death in 1962. Biography Early life Joseph Bu ...

(1886–1962), bishop of Buffalo **

Joseph Burke (judge) Joseph Burke (March 2, 1888 – January 31, 1990) was the longest-tenured judge in the history of the Illinois Appellate Court.Chicago Sun-Times Article, February 1, 1990, pg. 70, Section: News Judge Burke was born in Claremorris, County May ...

(1888–1990), Illinois judge ** Joseph C. Burke (born 1932), American educator ** Sir Joseph Burke, 11th Baronet of the

Sonny Burke Joseph Francis "Sonny" Burke (March 22, 1914 – May 31, 1980) was an American musical arranger, composer, Big Band leader and producer. In 1937, he graduated from Duke University, where he had formed and led the jazz big band known as the Duke ...

(Joseph Francis Burke, 1914–1980), American musician *

Joy Burke Joy Marie Burke (born November 7, 1990), also known by her Chinese name Bao Hsi-le (), is a Taiwanese-American collegiate and professional basketball player. Burke played college basketball for the Arizona State University. Following graduation s ...

or Bao Hsi-le (born 1990), Taiwanese-American basketball player * Junior Burke, American fiction writer, songwriter and educator

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* Kamar Burke (born 1986), Canadian professional basketball player * Kareem Burke (born 1974), American entrepreneur and record executive *

Karen Burke Karen Burke (born 14 July 1971) is an English footballer. She most recently played for Blackburn Rovers Ladies. Burke was born in Liverpool and represented England at full international level. Club career Burke only took up football aged 21, ...

(born 1971), English footballer *

Karen Danczuk Karen Danczuk (née Burke) from Middleton, Rochdale is a British former local councillor for Kingsway, Rochdale metro. She came to prominence as the wife of Simon Danczuk, who was Member of Parliament for the Rochdale constituency from 2010 to 20 ...

or Karen Burke, British politician and campaigner *

Kathleen Burke Kathleen B. Burke (September 5, 1913 – April 9, 1980) was an American movie actress of the 1930s and former model. Early years Born in Hammond, Indiana, in 1913, Burke was a graduate of Hammond High School. She moved with her parents t ...

or Kathleen B. Burke (1913–1980), American actress and model *

Kathleen Burke Hale Kathleen Burke Peabody McLean Hale (24 October 1887 – 26 November 1958) was a British-American philanthropist and war worker, decorated by seven European nations for her volunteer work during World War I and World War II. Early life Kathl ...

or Kathleen Burke Peabody McLean Hale (1887–1958), British-American philanthropist and war worker *

(born 1964), English actress, comic and theatre director *

Kealan Patrick Burke Kealan Patrick Burke (born in Dungarvan, Ireland) is an author. Some of his works include the novels ''Kin'', ''Currency of Souls'', ''Master of the Moors'', and ''The Hides'' (Bram Stoker Award nominee), the novellas ''The Turtle Boy'' (Bram S ...

(born 1976), Iriah author * Kelly Burke (born 1944), American model * Kelly M. Burke, American Democratic politician and member of the Illinois House of Representatives *

Keni Burke Kenneth M. "Keni" Burke (born September 28, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who began his career with four siblings in the 1970s band the Five Stairsteps. Biography Five Stairsteps As a member ...

or Kenneth M. Burke (born 1953), American singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist * Kenn Burke, Scottish ballet dancer *

Kennedy Burke Kennedy Valentine Burke (born February 14, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. She was drafted by the Dallas Wings in the 2019 WNBA draft, and has played for the Indiana Fever, Seattle Storm, and the Washington Mystics in the ...

(born 1997), American professional basketball player *

Kenneth Burke Kenneth Duva Burke (May 5, 1897 – November 19, 1993) was an American literary theorist, as well as poet, essayist, and novelist, who wrote on 20th-century philosophy, aesthetics, criticism, and rhetorical theory. As a literary theorist, Burk ...

(1897–1993), American literary theorist and philosopher * Kerry Burke or Sir Thomas Kerry Burke (born 24 March 1942), New Zealand politician *

Kerry Burke (rugby league) Kerry Burke is an Australian former rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s and 1970s. Playing career A Parramatta junior, Burke was graded at Parramatta in 1963 and was playing first grade the following year. He played with Parramatta ...

, Australian former rugby league footballer * Kerry Burke (reporter) American city reporter for the ''New York Daily News'' * Kevin Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Kevin Burke (musician) Kevin Burke (born 1950) is an Irish master fiddler considered one of the finest living Irish fiddlers. For nearly five decades he has been at the forefront of Irish traditional music and Celtic music, performing and recording with the groups T ...

(born 1950), Irish fiddler **

Kevin Burke (CEO) Kevin Burke was the Chairman, President, and CEO of Consolidated Edison. He joined Consolidated Edison in 1973. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2000, President and CEO in 2005, and Chairman in 2006, serving until his retirement in 20 ...

, chairman, president, and CEO of Consolidated Edison ** Kevin Burke (judge) (born 1950), district judge in Hennepin County, Minnesota **

Kevin Burke (quarterback) Kevin Burke (born February 24, 1993) is an American football coach and former professional quarterback. He played college football for Mount Union where he was a two time winner of the Gagliardi Trophy and won the NCAA Division 3 championship. ...

(born 1993), college football quarterback, two-time Gagliardi Trophy winner ** Kevin Burke (American football coach), American football coach and wide receiver ** Kevin Burke (hurler), Irish hurler **

Kevin C. A. Burke Kevin C. A. Burke (''Kevin Charles Anthony Burke'', November 13, 1929 - March 21, 2018) was a geologist known for his contributions in the theory of plate tectonics. In the course of his life, Burke held multiple professorships, most recent of wh ...

(1929–2018), British-American geologist, professor of geology and tectonics at the University of Houston, USA ** Kevin M. Burke (born 1946), American attorney and politician in the Massachusetts House of Representatives

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Lena Burke Lena Burke, also known as Lena Pérez or simply Lena (February 18, 1978, in Havana, Cuba) is a Cuban singer-songwriter. Biography She is the oldest daughter of Malena Burke and granddaughter of Elena Burke. She wrote her first songs at age 3 ...

or Lena Pérez or Lena (born 1978), Cuban singer-songwriter * Lenka Pichlíková-Burke (born 1954), American actress * Leo Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Leo Burke Léonce Cormier (born June 29, 1948) is a Canadian retired professional wrestler. He was born in Dorchester, New Brunswick. He competed across Canada, in several American promotions, and wrestled internationally for both Puerto Rico's World Wr ...

(born 1948), Canadian retired professional wrestler ** Leo Burke (baseball) (born 1934), retired American utility player in Major League Baseball ** Leo Burke (footballer) (1891–1957), Australian rules footballer * Leon Burke III, American musician *

Leonie Burke Leonie Therese Burke, née Hemingway (born 27 January 1949) is a former Australian politician. She was the Liberal member for Prahran in the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 1996 to 2002. Burke was born in Melbourne to Douglas and Marie Hem ...

or Leonie Hemingway (born 1949), Australian politician *

Les Burke Leslie Kingston Burke (December 18, 1902 – May 6, 1975), nicknamed "Buck", was an American second baseman who played four seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played professional baseball from 1923 to 1932, beginning his career with the ...

or Leslie Kingston Burke or "Buck" (1902–1975), American baseball player *

Liam Burke Liam Burke (2 February 1928 – 21 August 2005) was an Irish Fine Gael politician. He was a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Cork North-Central constituency. Burke was elected to Dáil Éireann at the 1969 general election for Cork City North-West ...

(1928–2005), Irish Fine Gael politician *

Liam Burke (hurler) Liam Burke (born 2 September 1972) is an Irish former hurler who played as a forward and midfield for the Galway senior team. An All-Ireland-winning captain in the under-21 grade, Burke made his first appearance for the senior team during t ...

, (born 1972), Irish hurler * Liles C. Burke (born 1969), American judge * Lillian Burke (1879–1952), American artist, teacher, musician and occupational therapist *

Lillie Burke Lillie Burke (died December 16, 1949) was an American woman who was one of the original founders of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 1908, the first sorority founded by African-American women. Burke and her sister Beulah Burke were two of the nine c ...

(d. 1949), American founder of the first African-American sorority * Lloyd Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: **

Lloyd L. Burke Lloyd Leslie Burke (September 29, 1924 – June 1, 1999) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He received the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 28, 1951. Military career In 1943, Burke was eighteen years old when ...

, (1924-1999), American Medal of Honor recipient **

Lloyd Hudson Burke Lloyd Hudson Burke (April 1, 1916 – March 15, 1988) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. Education and career Born in Oakland, California, Burke received an Artium Ba ...

(1916-1988), American federal judge * Louis H. Burke (1905–1986), American lawyer *

Louise Burke Louise Mary Burke, is an Australian sports dietitian, academic and author. She was the head of sports nutrition at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) throughout its existence from 1990 to 2018 and in 2018 was appointed Chief of AIS Nutrit ...

, Australian sports dietitian, academic and author * Luke Burke (born 1998), English professional footballer *

Lynn Burke Lynn Edythe Burke (born March 22, 1943), also known by her married name Lynn McConville, is an American former competition swimmer, Olympic champion, and former world record-holder in two events. She competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome ...

(born 1943), American swimmer

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Margaret Burke Sheridan Margaret Burke Sheridan (15 October 1889 – 16 April 1958) was an Irish opera singer. Born in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland, she was known as ''Maggie from Mayo'' and is regarded as Ireland's second prima donna, after Catherine Hayes (1818� ...

(1889–1958), Irish opera singer * Mark Burke (born 1969), English footballer *

Mark Andrew Burke Mark Andrew Burke (born 3 September 1969 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian squash player. , he resides in Petegem-aan-de-Schelde, Belgium. Burke played squash professionally from 1997 to 2004. He achieved his highest World Tour ranking of ...

(born 1969), Australian squash player *

Mario Burke Mario Omar Burke (born 18 March 1997) is a Barbadian sprinter. He currently attends the University of Houston. Burke won a bronze medal in the 100 metres at 2016 World Junior Championships in Athletics. On June 24, 2017, Burke won the 100 metres ...

(born 1997) is a Barbadian sprinter * Marshall Burke (born 1959) is a Scottish former footballer *

Martyn Burke Martyn Burke (born 1952) is a Canadian director, novelist and screenwriter from Toronto, Ontario. Biography Born in Hamilton, Ontario, to Freda and Les Burke who immigrated from England to Canada during World War II as part of the British Civ ...

(born 1952), Canadian director, novelist and screenwriter * Marvin Burke (1918– 1994), American NASCAR driver * Mary Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Mary Burke (born 1959) is an American businesswoman ** Mary Burke (basketball) (born 1965), American women's college basketball coach ** Marylouise Burke, American actress ** Mary Burke Washington (1926–2014), American economist ** Mary Griggs Burke (1916–2012), American art collector ** Mary Burke (consort), (c.1560–c.1627), Irish noblewoman and consort of Brian O'Rourke * Matt Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Matt Burke (rugby union, born 1973), Australian rugby union player who represented the Wallabies from 1993 to 2004 ** Matt Burke (rugby, born 1964), Australian rugby union and rugby league player who represented the Wallabies from 1984 to 1987 ** Matt Burke (American football) (born 1976), American football coach ** Matthew Burke (born ), financial planner and Republican House of Representatives candidate ** Matthew Burke (rugby union, born 1997), Irish rugby union player * Maud Cunard or Maud Alice Burke (1872– 1948), American-born, London-based society hostess * Meghann Burke (born 1980), American professional soccer goalkeeper * Melanie Burke, New Zealand duathlete and triathlete * Michael Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Michael Burke (New South Wales colonial politician) (1843–1909), Australian politician from New South Wales ** Michael E. Burke (1863–1918), American politician from Wisconsin ** Michael Burke (Australian politician) (1865–1937), Australian politician from New South Wales ** Mike Burke (shortstop) (1854–1889), American Major League Baseball player ** Micky Burke (1904–1984), Scottish football forward ** Mick Burke (mountaineer) (1941–1975), English mountaineer and climbing cameraman ** Mick Burke (Gaelic footballer) (born 1941), Irish Gaelic footballer ** Mike Burke (punter) (born 1950), American football punter ** Mick Burke (rugby league) (born 1958), English rugby league footballer ** Mike Burke (strongman) (born 1974), American professional strongman competitor ** Michael Burke (soccer) (born 1977), American Major League Soccer player ** Michael Burke (Gaelic footballer) (born 1985), Irish Gaelic football player ** Michael Burke, 10th Earl of Clanricarde (1686–1726), Irish peer ** Michael Burke (poet) (–1881), Irish poet ** E. Michael Burke (1916–1987), American naval officer, CIA operative, circus, television and sports executive ** Michael Reilly Burke (born 1964), American actor ** Mike Burke (journalist), American journalist and senior producer of ''Democracy Now!'' ** Michael Burke (economist), Irish economist * Michèle Burke or Michèle Burke-Winter, (born 1959), Irish-born Academy Award-winning make-up artist * Michelle Burke or Michelle Gray (born 1970), American actress * Mickey Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Mickey Burke (footballer) (died 1993), Irish football player ** Mickey Burke (hurler) (born 1927), Irish retired hurler * Mildred Burke (1915–1989), American professional wrestler * Miles Burke (1885–1928), American flyweight boxer * Mollie Burke, American politician and member of the Vermont House of Representatives * Molly Burke (born 1994), Canadian YouTuber and disability rights advocate

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File:Nicholas Burke uilleann piper.jpg, thumbnail, 150px, Nicholas Burke * Nathan Burke (born 1970), Australian rules footballer * Nathan Burke (musician), American bassist * Nazim Burke, Grenadaian politician from Carriacou * Neil Burke, American musician and artist * Niamh Reid Burke (born 1991) is an Irish association footballer * Nicholas Burke (born 1837), Irish uilleann piper * Nita Burke (born 1937), Australian basketball player * Noel Burke (born 1962), Irish singer * Norah Burke (1907–1976), British novelist, non- fiction and travel writer * Northcote Burke, Canadian cleric and Dean of New Westminster from 1953 to 1968

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* Oliver Burke (born 1997), Scottish professional footballer

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File:Paul Burke Twelve OClock High 1965.JPG , thumbnail, 150px, Paul Burke (actor), Paul Burke * Paul Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Paul Burke (actor) (1926–2009), American actor in TV series ''Naked City'' (1960–63) and ''12 O'Clock High'' ** Paul Burke (boxer) (born 1966), English professional lightweight and light welterweight boxer ** Paul Burke (rugby union, born 1973), English born Ireland international ** Paul Burke (rugby union, born 1982), Scottish rugby union player * Patricia Burke (1917–2003), English singer and actress * Patrick Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Patrick B. Burke (born 1984), Democratic politician from New York ** Patrick Burke (bishop) (1779–1843), bishop of Elphin from 1827 to 1843 ** Patrick Burke (Clare politician) (1879–1945), Irish politician from Clare ** Patrick Burke (cricketer) (born 1919), Trinidadian cricketer ** Patrick Burke (Dublin politician) (1904–1985), Irish politician from Dublin ** Patrick Burke (defensive back) (born 1968), Canadian football player ** Patrick Burke (golfer) (born 1962), American golfer ** Patrick F. Burke (1934–2011), American football player, businessman ** Paddy Burke (born 1955), Irish Fine Gael party politician from County Mayo, Senator since 1993 ** Paddy Burke (footballer) (1898–1953), Australian rules footballer ** Pat Burke (baseball) (1901–1965), MLB player ** Pat Burke (born 1973), Irish basketball player ** Pat Burke (association footballer) (1892–?), English footballer ** Pat Burke (Gaelic footballer), Irish Gaelic footballer ** Patrick E. Burke (1830–1864), lawyer, Missouri state legislator, and Civil War officer * Peter Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Peter Burke (barrister) (1811–1881), English serjeant-at-law ** Peter Burke (Gaelic footballer) (born 1976), played for Mayo ** Peter Burke (historian) (born 1937), British historian and professor ** Peter Burke (Irish footballer), Irish association footballer ** Peter Burke (politician) (born 1982), Fine Gael TD for Longford–Westmeath ** Peter Burke (rugby union) (1927–2017), New Zealand rugby union player and coach ** Peter Burke (Australian footballer) (born 1964), Australian rules footballer * Phil Burke (born 1982), Canadian film, television and stage actor * Philip Burke (born 1956), American caricature artist and illustrator * Phyllis Le Cappelaine Burke (1900-1969), Australian Catholic women's rights activist

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File:Raymond H. Burke-hec.21756.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Raymond H. Burke File:Ricard O'Sullivan Burke.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Ricard O'Sullivan Burke File:Richard Burke, by Studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Richard Burke Jr. File:Burke RC USMC.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Robert C. Burke * Randy Burke, American football player * Raymond Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Raymond Burke (clarinetist) (1904–1986), New Orleans jazz clarinetist ** Raymond H. Burke (1881–1954), United States politician from Ohi ** Raymond Leo Burke (born 1948), American Roman Catholic prelate ** Raymond Burke (priest) (died 1562), Irish priest ** Ray Burke (Irish politician) (Raphael Patrick Burke, born 1943), Irish politician * Redmond Burke, Baron Leitrim (fl. 1580s–1602), Irish noble and soldier * Redmond Burke (born 1958), American surgeon, innovator, software developer, author, and inventor * Reece Burke (born 1996), English professional footballer * Ricard O'Sullivan Burke (1838–1922), Irish nationalist and American soldier, campaigner, and engineer * Richard Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Richard Burke Jr. (1758–1794), Member of Parliament, son of Edmund Burke ** Richard Burke (Irish politician) (1932–2016), Irish Fine Gael politician and European Commissioner ** Richard Anthony Burke (born 1949), Irish bishop in the Roman Catholic Church ** Richard J. Burke (1915–1999), Irish-American journalist, poet and playwright ** Richard Burke, 2nd Earl of Clanricarde or Richard (Sassanach) Burke (d. 1582), Irish noble ** Richard Burke, 4th Earl of Clanricarde or Richard de Burgh (1572–1635), Irish nobleman and politician ** Richard Burke, 6th Earl of Clanricarde (d. 1666), Irish peer ** Richard Burke, 8th Earl of Clanricarde (died 1709), Irish peer ** Richard Óg Burke, 2nd Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1387), Irish chieftain and noble ** Richard Óge Burke, 7th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1519), Irish chieftain and noble ** Richard Mór Burke, 9th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1530), Irish chieftain and noble ** Richard Bacach Burke, 11th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1538), Irish chieftain and noble ** Dick Burke (footballer, born 1920) (1920–2004), English football player ** Dick Burke (Australian footballer) (born 1938), Australian rules footballer for South Melbourne ** Richard Burke (businessman) (1934–2008), co-founder of Trek Bicycle Corporation ** Richard Burke (Alabama politician) (1807 or 1808 - 1870), Baptist preacher and Alabama state representative ** Ricky Burke (born 1990), Scottish footballer * Richie Burke (born 1962), British professional footballer * Robert Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Robert Burke (director) (born 1984), American film director ** Robert John Burke (born 1960), American actor who starred in ''Robocop 3'' ** Robert C. Burke (1949–1968), Medal of Honor recipient and United States Marine, killed in action in Vietnam ** Robert Malachy Burke (1907–1998), Irish Christian socialist and philanthropist ** Robert E. Burke (1847–1901), U.S. Representative from Texas ** Robert O'Hara Burke (1821–1861), Australian explorer ** Robert H. Burke (1922–2003), American politician in California ** Robert P. Burke (born 1961), United States Navy admiral ** Robert Easton (actor) (Robert Burke, 1930–2011), American actor * Ron Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Ronald Burke (theologian) (1944-2002), American Roman Catholic theologian ** Ron Burke (sportscaster) (born 1963), American anchor/reporter and television personality ** Ronnie Burke (1921–2003), British footballer * Ronan Burke (born 1990), Irish hurler * Rory Burke (born 1994), Irish rugby union player * Rosetta Burke (born 1937), American senior officer of the United States Army Reserve * Ryan Burke (born 2000), Irish professional footballer

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File:Sailor Burke.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Sailor Burke File:Selma-Burke-WPA-1935.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Selma Burke File:Solomon Burke.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Solomon Burke * Sailor Burke or Charles Presser (1885–1960), American welter and middleweight boxer * Sam Burke, West Indies cricket umpire * Samson Burke or Sam Burke (born 1929), Canadian bodybuilder, swimmer, wrestler and actor * Samuel Burke, American journalist * Samuel Martin Burke (1906–2010), Pakistani diplomat * Sarah Burke (1982–2012), Canadian freestyle skier * Séamus Burke (1893–1967), Irish politician * Seán Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Seán Burke (Gaelic footballer) (born 1970), Irish retired Gaelic footballer ** Seán Burke (hurler), Irish hurler ** Sean Burke (born 1967), Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender ** Seán Burke (literary theorist) and author ** Sean M. Burke, author, linguist and programmer ** Sean Burke, English musician and former member of Tubeway Army ** Shawn Burke, of Hamilton Tiger-Cats * Selma Burke (1900–1995), American sculptor * Shannon Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Shannon Burke, host of the Shannon Burke Show, a radio show on WTKS Real Radio in Orlando, Florida ** Shannon Burke (writer) (born 1966), American novelist and screenwriter * Simon Burke (born 1961), Australian actor * Sinéad Burke (born 1990), Irish writer, academic and disability activist * Solomon Burke (1936/40–2010), American soul singer ("Everybody Needs Somebody to Love") *

(1914–1980), American musician * Stanley Burke (1923–2016), Canadian television journalist * Steve Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Steve Burke (baseball) (born 1955), former Major League Baseball pitcher ** Steve Burke (businessman) (born 1958), Chairman of NBCUniversal ** Steve Burke (footballer) (born 1960), English former footballer ** Steve Burke (composer) (born 1974), British video game composer, sound designer and voice actor ** Steven Burke (born 1988), English track and road cyclist * Stoney Burke (performer), Stoney Burke (born 1953), American California street performer and actor * Sue Burke (born 1955), American writer and translator * Susan Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Susan L. Burke (born 1962), American lawyer ** Susan Theresa Burke, American writer, actress and stand-up comic * Syd Burke (1938–2010), Jamaican-British broadcaster, photographer and journalist * Sydney Burke (1934–2017), South African cricketer

T

File:Thomas Burke of North Carolina.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Thomas Burke (North Carolina politician), Thomas Burke File:Thomas Burke (judge).jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Thomas Burke (railroad builder), Thomas Burke File:Thomas Martin Aloysius Burke.png , thumbnail, 150px, Thomas Martin Aloysius Burke File:Thomas Burke 1918.jpg, thumbnail, 150px, Thomas Burke (athlete), Thomas Burke File:Tom Burke winning the 440 yard open in Croke Park, 1915.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Tom Burke (Irish revolutionary and sportsman), Tom Burke * Tarana Burke (born 1973), American activist * Ted Burke (1877–1967), Australian rules footballer * Teresa Blankmeyer Burke, American philosopher * Terry Burke (born 1942), Australian politician * Sir Theobald Burke, 13th Baronet or Theobald Hubert Burke (1833–1909), Irish baronet * Theresa Burke, Canadian writer, journalist and producer * Thomas Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Thomas Burke (Clare politician) (1876–1951), Irish independent legislator ** Thomas Burke (North Carolina) (–1783), Irish-born physician, lawyer and politician ** Thomas Burke (Seattle) (1849–1925), American jurist and railroad builder ** Sir Thomas Burke, 3rd Baronet (1813–1875), Irish legislator ** Thomas A. Burke (1898–1971), American Democratic city executive and legislator from Ohio ** Thomas Henry Burke (civil servant) (1829–1882), Irish Catholic Permanent Under Secretary in Britain's Irish Office ** Thomas Henry Burke (politician) (1904–1959), American politician from Ohio ** Thomas J. Burke (North Dakota judge) (1896–1966), American jurist; justice of North Dakota Supreme Court ** Tom Burke (Australian politician) (1910–1973), Labor Party legislator for the Division of Perth ** Kerry Burke or Sir Thomas Kerry Burke (born 1942), New Zealand Labour Party Member of Parliament for Rangiora and West Coast ** T. J. Burke (Thomas James Burke, born 1972), American-born Canadian legislator ** Thomas Burke (bishop) (–1776), Irish Roman Catholic clergyman ** Thomas Nicholas Burke (1830–1882), Irish Roman Catholic theologian and preacher ** Thomas Martin Aloysius Burke (1840–1915), Irish-born Roman Catholic clergyman ** Tom Burke (priest) (1923–2008), Irish Carmelite priest, physicist and school teacher ** Tom Burke (footballer, born 1862) (1862–1914), Welsh footballer ** Tom Burke (hurler) (fl. 1865–1887), Irish hurler ** Thomas Burke (athlete) (1875–1929), American sprinter in 1896 Athens Olympics ** Tom Burke (American football) (born 1976), American defensive end in National Football League ** Tom Burke (Irish footballer), Ireland footballer ** William Burke (pirate) (died 1699), sometimes known as Thomas Burke, Irish pirate active in the Caribbean, associate of William Kidd ** Thomas Burke (artist) (1749–1815), Irish engraver and painter known for mezzotint ** Thomas Burke (author) (1886–1945), English poet and author ** Thomas Burke (businessman) (1870–1949), Australian businessman and philanthropist ** Thomas Burke (Irish revolutionary and sportsman) (1894–1967), Irish revolutionary, sportsman and referee ** Thomas Burke (Medal of Honor) (1833–1883), U.S. Navy sailor and peacetime Medal of Honor recipient ** Thomas Burke (soldier) (1842–1902), Medal of Honor recipient for valor on June 30, 1863 ** Thomas Burke (tenor) (1890–1969), British operatic tenor ** Thomas Ulick Burke (1826–1867), bank manager and victim of the Break-o-Day murder in gold-rush Victoria ** Tom Burke (actor) (born 1981), English television, film and stage actor ** Tom Burke (environmentalist) (born 1938), British academic and writer on environmental policy issues ** Tomás Burke (fl. 1600–02), Irish gentleman and soldier * Tim Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Tim Burke (ice hockey) (born 1955), American ice hockey player/coach ** Tim Burke (baseball) (born 1959), Major League Baseball pitcher ** Tim Burke (biathlete) (born 1982), American biathlete ** Tim Burke (gridiron football), American football coach ** Tim Burke (visual effects supervisor) (born 1965) ** Tim Burke (wrestler) (1960–2011), American professional wrestler ** Tim Burke (golfer) (born 1986), American golfer ** Timothy Burke (businessman), contractor and railroad owner ** Timothy Burke (politician) (1866–1926), member of the Wisconsin Legislature * Toby Bourke, Irish singer-songwriter * Tomás Burke (fl. 1600–02), Irish gentleman and soldier * Tony Burke (born 1969), Australian politician * Trey Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Trey Burke (born 1992), American basketball player ** Trey Burke (racing driver), (born 2004), American racing driver *Trudy Burke (born 1991), Australian association football player *Tyler Clark Burke, Canadian artist, illustrator, designer, and writer

U

File:Ulick de Burgh.png, thumbnail, 150px, Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde * Ulick Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Ulick Burke of Umhaill (died 1343), founder of the Bourkes of the Owles ** Uilleag de Burgh or Sir Ulick Burke, 1st Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d.1343 or 1353), Irish chieftain and noble ** Ulick an Fhiona Burke, 3rd Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1424), Irish chieftain and noble ** Ulick Ruadh Burke, 5th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1485), Irish chieftain and noble ** Ulick Fionn Burke, 6th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1509), Irish chieftain and noble ** Ulick Óge Burke, 8th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1520), Irish chieftain and noble ** Ulick na gCeann Burke, 1st Earl of Clanricarde and 12th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1544), Irish noble ** Ulick Burke, 3rd Earl of Clanricarde, 3rd Earl of Clanricarde (d. 1601), Irish peer ** Ulick Burke, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde or Ulick MacRichard Burke (1604–1657), Anglo-Irish nobleman ** Ulick Burke, 1st Viscount Galway (–1691), Irish peer and army officer ** Sir Ulick Burke, 3rd Baronet (died 1708), of Glinsk, MP for Galway County ** Ulick Canning de Burgh, Lord Dunkellin (1827–1867), Anglo-Irish soldier and politician ** Ulick de Burgh, 1st Marquess of Clanricarde (1802–1874), British whig politician ** Ulick Burke (politician), Irish Fine Gael politician ** Peter Burke (historian), or Ulick Peter Burke, British historian ** Sir Ulick Burke, 1st Baronet (–) of the Burke Baronets ** Sir Ulick Burke, 8th Baronet (d. 1759) of the Burke Baronets

V

* Vanley Burke (born 1951) is a British Jamaican photographer and artist * Vern Burke (born April 30, 1941), American football player * Victor Burke, Irish-born actor, voiceover artist, and entrepreneur * Vincent Burke (1878–1953), Canadian Newfoundland educator, administrator and Senator * Vincent Burke (producer) (1952–2022), New Zealand television and film producer * Vinnie Burke (1921–2001), American jazz bassist * Virginia M. Burke (1916-1978), American composition and literature scholar

W

File:Walter Burke in One Step Beyond (Front Runner).jpg, thumbnail, 150px, Walter Burke File:WilliamJosephBurke.jpg, thumbnail, 150px, William J. Burke * Walter Burke (1908–1984), American actor * Walter Burke (purser) (1736–1815), English sailor on HMS Victory when Lord Nelson died * Walter Burke (hurler) (born 1981), Irish hurler * W.S. Burke or Walter Samuel Burke (born 1861), British outdoorsman, sports writer, editor, entertainer * Wilfrid Burke (1889–1968), British Trade union organiser and politician * William Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** William Burke (pirate) (died 1699), Irish pirate active in the Caribbean, associate of William Kidd ** William Burke (Burke and Hare murders) (1792–1829), Irish-Scots serial killer ** William Burke (author) (1729–1798), English pamphleteer ** William J. Burke (1862–1925), American politician and businessman ** William Burke (baseball) (1865–1939), 19th-century baseball player ** William L. Burke (1941–1996), astronomy, astrophysics, and physics professor at UC Santa Cruz ** William Burke Miller (1904–1983), newspaper and radio reporter ** William Burke (prior) (–), Irish Dominican ** William Malachy Burke (1819–1879), Irish physician and Registrar General ** William H. Burke, head coach of the College of William & Mary's football team in 1899 ** William H. Burke Jr. (1906–1975), American political figure ** William mac Ulick Burke, 4th Clanricarde or Mac William Uachtar (d. 1430), Irish chieftain and noble ** William Burke, 7th Earl of Clanricarde (died 1687), Irish peer ** William Burke, Lord of Bealatury (fl. 1580s-1616), Irish noble and soldier **

(born 1972), former Irish footballer ** William Burke-White, American law professor and policy advisor * Wylie Burke, American geneticist

Y

* Yvonne Burke (disambiguation), multiple people, including: ** Yvonne Brathwaite Burke (born 1932), American politician and lawyer from California ** Yvonne Burke (Garda), (born 1970), Irish police (Garda Síochána) officer

Given name

File:Portret van sir Burke Douglas Cuppage Burke Cuppage (titel op object), RP-F-1999-158-13 (cropped).jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Burke Cuppage File:Burke Shelley.JPG , thumbnail, 150px, Burke Shelley File:Ambassador Elbrick.jpg , thumbnail, 150px, Charles Burke Elbrick * Burke Badenhop (born 1983), American professional baseball player * Burke Boyce (1901–1969), American fencer * Burke Byrnes (born 1937), American actor * Burke Cuppage or Sir Burke Douglas Cuppage (1794–1877), British Army officer * Burke Dales (born 1977), Canadian professional football punter * Burke Day (1954–2017), American politician * Burke Deadrich (1945–2012), American wrestler * Burke Fahling (born 1997), American professional soccer player * Burke Hanford or Burke Gaius Hanford (1872–1928), American sailor * Burke Harr (born 1971), American politician from Nebraska * Burke Henry (born 1979), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Burke Jackson (born 1949), American rancher and politician * Burke Jones (1903–1983), American soccer player * Burke Marshall (1922–2003), American lawyer * Burke Moses (born 1959), American actor * Burke Ramsey (born 1987), brother of Jonbenét Ramsey * Burke Reid, Australian–Canadian record producer and musician * Burke Riley (1914–2006), American legislator, lawyer and public official * Burke Roberts, American underground film director and multimedia artist * Burke Shelley (1950–2022), Rock musician * Burke Thomas or Burke Thomas Overdrive, American musician and record producer * Burke Trend, Baron Trend or Burke Frederick St John Trend (1914–1987), British civil servant * Burke Trieschmann, Vietnamese composer and sound designer * Burke W. Whitman, American executive, board director, and former United States Marine Corps general * Charles Burke Elbrick (1908–1983), American ambassador * Edmond Roche, 1st Baron Fermoy or Edmond Burke Roche (1815–1874), Irish politician * Edmund Roche, 5th Baron Fermoy or Edmund James Burke Roche (1939–1984), British businessman * Herschel Burke Gilbert (1918–2003), American orchestrator, musical supervisor, and composer * James Roche, 3rd Baron Fermoy or James Boothby Burke Roche (1851–1920), British peer * Mary Burke Washington or Mary Cornelia Burke Washington (formerly Mary Burke Nicholas), (1926–2014), American economist * Morris Burke Belknap (the elder) or Morris Burke Belknap Sr (1780–1877), American industrialist * Morris B. Belknap or Morris Burke Belknap Jr or "the younger" (1856–1910), American businessman * Maurice Roche, 4th Baron Fermoy or Edmund Maurice Burke Roche (1885–1955), British Conservative Party politician * Maurice Roche, 6th Baron Fermoy or (Patrick) Maurice Burke Roche (born 1967), British businessman * Nadine Burke Harris (born 1975) is a Canadian-American pediatrician * Patricia Burke Brogan, Irish playwright, novelist, poet and artist * Ralph Burke Tyree (1921–1979), American artist * W. B. Belknap or William Burke Belknap Sr or "the elder" (1811–1889), American businessman * William Burke Belknap or William Burke Belknap Jr or "the younger" (1885–1965), American entrepreneur and economist * William B. Garrett III or William Burke Garrett III, American army officer * William Burke Kirwan (–1880?), Irish painter and murderer

By title

* Attorney General Burke (disambiguation) * General Burke (disambiguation) * Governor Burke (disambiguation) * Justice Burke (disambiguation) * Senator Burke (disambiguation)

Fictional characters

* Burke, a character from ''Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'' * Burke (character), Burke, the antihero protagonist of the ''Burke Series'' of novels by Andrew Vachss * Burke, a character from Rampage (2018 film), ''Rampage'' played by Joe Manganiello * Burke Lapadura, a character in the game Identity V * Amos Burke, main character in the 1963 television series ''Burke's Law (1963 TV series), Burke's Law'' and its Burke's Law (1994 TV series), 1994 revival, played by Gene Barry * Carter J. Burke, a character from the 1986 film Aliens (film), ''Aliens'' * Catherine 'Katie' Burke, character in Abandon (film), ''Abandon'' (film) * Clyde Burke, a newspaper reporter and one of the agents of The Shadow * Danny Burke, a character in the 1984 American teen sex comedy movie ''Revenge of the Nerds#Cast, Revenge of the Nerds'' * David Burke, author of a book on Melita Norwood * David "Bombhead" Burke, a character played by Lee Otway on ''Hollyoaks'' * Doreen Burke, a character from Blow the Man Down (film), played by Marceline Hugot * Dorothy Burke, a fictional character from the Australian Network Ten soap opera ''Neighbours'' * Elizabeth Burke, a List of White Collar characters#Elizabeth Burke, character in the television series ''White Collar'' * Elizabeth Burke, a character in ''The Faculty'' * Hayden Burke, FBI Director from ''The Silence of the Lambs (film)'', played by Roger Corman * Hazel Burke, Shirley Booth's lead character on the NBC/CBS television series, ''Hazel (TV series), Hazel'' * Joseph Burke, a World War II veteran in the novel ''Robert B. Parker#Novels, Double Play'' from Robert B. Parker * Juliet Burke, a character from the TV series ''Lost'' * Leslie Burke, a character from ''Bridge to Terabithia'' * DCI Matt Burke, a character in the television series ''Taggart (series), Taggart'' * Mel Burke (Hart), a character in the televisaion sitcom ''Melissa & Joey'' * List of White Collar characters, Peter Burke, a character from the TV series List of White Collar characters, ''White Collar'' * Preston Burke, a character on ''Grey's Anatomy'' * Richard Burke (Friends), Dr Richard Burke, Monica's boyfriend on the television sitcom ''Friends'', played by Tom Selleck * Minor CTU agents in 24#Rick Burke, Rick Burke, a character on the television series ''24'' * Robert Burke, a hunter and dinosaur expert in the film ''The Lost World: Jurassic Park'' * Detective Sam Burke, a policeman in the Spawn (comics), Spawn series from Image comics * Steve Burke (One Life to Live), Steve Burke (''One Life to Live''), a soap opera character * Thomas Burke, a character from ''Final Destination 2'' * Thomas Burke, character in ''Mafia III'' * Walter Burke, a character, played by Al Pacino in ''The Recruit (film), The Recruit'' * Burke Breyer, a fictional character in the film Shazam! (film), ''Shazam!'' * Burke Dennings, a fictional character played by Jack MacGowran in The Exorcist (film), ''The Exorcist'' * Burke Ryan, a character in the 2009 American romantic drama movie ''Love Happens (2009 film)#Cast, Love Happens''

References

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