Burke Billy is a modest actor, master of reincarnation

American actor William Albert Burke until a certain point was not known to the general public. His filmography has about 70 roles. He often starred in serials, but he does not forget about feature films and television. World fame came to him after the release of the series of films "Twilight", where he played the role of the father of the main character in the performance of Kristen Stewart.

Start

Billy Burke was born on November 25, 1966 in Washington. About such as he, they say that talent was born with them. Since childhood, the boy was not afraid to appear in public - at the age of 9 he first made his debut on the stage. The choice of the future profession was predictable and, it can be said, was already determined at that time. But until this came to pass, Billy tried not to forget that he is an ordinary child, who is not alien to anything else. At the same time, from a young age, he decided that he would study everything related to creativity: Burke enrolled in a theater group, took music lessons, and later became a member of the musical collective.

The first step to seriousness

Children's years were coming to an end, the time of youth was coming. He was already determined that he would become an actor. Billy entered the university, where he studied drama. A perspective and, certainly, gifted teenager with pleasure took the theaters of Washington and Seattle. Within his walls, he learned about the existence of an actress named Billy Burke. She is known for the role of the Fairy of the North from the "Wizard of Oz" in 1939. No, they are not related by any kind of relationship. Therefore, in order to avoid confusion, Billy decides to rearrange the name and surname and starts to be represented as Burke Billy. The actor begins his career with a small role in the series "Star Trek: Far Space 9". But the first real fame was brought by the dramatic series "We Are Five", where many other actors also started: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matthew Fox, Neve Campbell, Lacy Chabert.

Taking the moment

While "The Five of us" successfully marches on the screens, a series of new proposals appears. His chance is not missing Burke Billy. The actor combines shooting in several projects, agreeing to participate in the "American Girl", "Virtual Reality" and "Strange luck." Television offers drama "Lost in the Night" and "The Scariest Lie", and later the crime comedy "Mafia!" The most famous is the series of paintings in which the actor has the main roles: the comedy "Dill Scallion" and the horror films "Komodo" and "Fear" Height ". Burke Billy, an actor who easily takes on different genres, feels himself on top - he still plays in "The Five of Us", diluting his track record with other works.

New stage

The completion of "The Five of Us" practically does not affect Burke's career. He immediately receives an invitation to the series "Girls Gilmore". And at the same time appears in small, but bright roles in the paintings "And the Spider came," "Final Risk," "Beyond Death." The main role belongs to him in the drama 2002 "The hotbed of tension." The next year, the thriller "The Lost Transition" comes out, where he again meets with Neve Campbell.

Criminal series "Karen Sisko" does not bring the desired results and after the first season is closed. Burke Billy, an actor who, thanks to the noted charisma and attractiveness, still receives suggestions, is not at all upset. In 2004, he joins Joaquin Phoenix and John Travolta to play in the action movie "Team 49: The Fiery Staircase."

The following year is truly successful for the actor. Burke appears in a string of tapes: "Three Days to Vegas", "Kidals", "Holiday of Love", "Fracture", "Payback" and "Leaving No Trace", which not only pays for the budget, but is marked by its good game.

And again to the series

As Burke himself admits, he, first of all, is a serial actor. Fortunately, he got those projects that allow him to distinguish it among the mass of involved characters. Great luck is the invitation to the series "24 hours", to which he adjoins the second season in the role of Gary Mathison. This project has long remained one of the successful ones shown on television. He tells about the fictional special service of the counter-terrorist unit. The show in Russia allows Russian viewers to appreciate Burke's game.

"Twilight" as a continuation of the career

Vampire saga, consisting of several parts, first appeared in 2008. And immediately gathered millions of fans around the world. Took part in it, and Billy Burke, a photo of which, paired with a new star, Kristen Stewart became an example of how he can subtly transform into a loving father. The dramatic mood of "Twilight" in most part demonstrated a relationship with the heroine of Stewart - according to the plot, Bella comes to her father, whom she has not seen for a long time after the parents' divorce. He, in turn, for a long time did not see his daughter and forgot how to show paternal feelings.

Burke's game was warmly received by the audience. He became a guest in all subsequent proceedings - at least in a small appearance, but the fans wanted to see him in the frame.

Franchise "Twilight" allowed to pursue a career. Burke starred in many large-scale Hollywood paintings: "Zachistka", "Enemy in Reflection," "Crazy Riding," "Little Red Riding Hood." Among his recent works are the dramas Park Highland and Jesus in Cowboy Boots, where he feels great in this genre.

In addition to the main acting class, Burke Billy is addicted to poker. He carefully conceals his personal life, but it is known that his wife Polly Brown is also an actress. By the recognition of the actor's close friends, Burke is quite a home person, appearing at parties and events very rarely.