Rourke is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Allan Rourke Allan may refer to: People * Allan (given name), a list of people and characters with this given name * Allan (surname), a list of people and characters with this surname * Allan (footballer, born 1984) (Allan Barreto da Silva), Brazilian fo ...

(born 1980), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Andy Rourke Andrew Michael Rourke (17 January 1964 – 19 May 2023) was an English musician best known as the bassist of the 1980s indie rock band the Smiths. Regarded as one of the greatest bassists of his generation, he was known for his melodic and funk- ...

(1964–2023), English bass guitarist * Colin P. Rourke (1943–2024), British mathematician *

Constance Rourke Constance Mayfield Rourke (November 14, 1885 – March 29, 1941) was an American author and educator known for shaping the fields of American studies, American literature, and American folklore. Biography Rourke was born in Cleveland, Ohio, t ...

(1885–1941), American author and educator * James Rourke (1838–1914), Canadian lumber manufacturer and politician from New Brunswick *

John Patrick Rourke John Patrick Rourke FMLS (born 26 March 1942 in Cape Town) is a South African botanist, who worked at the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden and became curator of the Compton Herbarium. He is a specialist in the flora of the Cape Floristic ...

(born 1942), South African botanist *

Josie Rourke Josie Rourke is an English theatre and film director. She is a vice-president of the London Library, and was the artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse theatre from 2012 to 2019. In 2018, she made her feature film debut with the Academy Award ...

(born 1976), British theatrical director *

Kurtis Rourke Kurtis Rourke (born October 25, 2000) is a Canadian professional football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio Bobcats and the Indiana Hoosiers. Rourke was selecte ...

(born 2000), Canadian player of American football (brother of Nathan) *

Mickey Rourke Philip Andre "Mickey" Rourke Jr. ( ; born September 16, 1952) is an American actor and former professional Boxing, boxer who has appeared primarily as a leading actor, leading man in drama, action, and thriller films. In a Mickey Rourke filmogra ...

(born 1952), American film actor *

Nathan Rourke Nathan Rourke (born May 24, 1998) is a Canadian professional football quarterback for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL). Rourke played college football for the Ohio Bobcats. Nicknamed "Kid Canada," Rourke set the single-season ...

(born 1998), Canadian professional football player (brother of Kurtis) *

Russell A. Rourke Russell A. Rourke (December 30, 1931 – January 19, 2003) was an American lawyer and public official. He served in key staff positions on Capital Hill and in senior executive positions within the Federal Government. President Ronald Reagan app ...

(1931–2003), American government administrator; Secretary of the Air Force 1985–86

Fictional characters

* Dorothy Ann Rourke, one of the central characters of ''

The Magic School Bus ''The Magic School Bus'' is an American edutainment media franchise which includes a book series, TV adaptations, a streaming series, and various video games. Each of the stories within the franchise focuses on the antics of the fictional ...

'' *Jack Rourke, protagonist of the 2011 video game '' Need for Speed: The Run'' * Lyle Tiberius Rourke, main antagonist of the 2001

Disney The Walt Disney Company, commonly referred to as simply Disney, is an American multinational mass media and entertainment industry, entertainment conglomerate (company), conglomerate headquartered at the Walt Disney Studios (Burbank), Walt Di ...

film, '' Atlantis: The Lost Empire'', voiced by

James Garner James Scott Garner (né Bumgarner; April 7, 1928 – July 19, 2014) was an American actor. He played leading roles in more than 50 theatrical films, which included ''The Great Escape (film), The Great Escape'' (1963) with Steve McQueen; Paddy Ch ...

Fictional characters

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