PERFORMANCEs
ABOUT
James Burke is an emerging Toronto based actor. After spending much of his youth performing on stage, James chose a career behind the camera, working first as a photographer – publishing two books and travelling to every continent – before transitioning to documentary film work and working as a cameraman for television. Additionally, he has operated a martial arts school for over twenty years.
James’s current focus is to combine his knowledge of film and television production with his longstanding interest in performance, as he moves out in front of the camera. The fruits of his forty years of involvement in the martial arts further informs the confidence, maturity, and physicality he brings to each role.
James is a member of ACTRA and represented by DiCaro Talent Management.
Full filmography available at IMDB.
RECENT APPEARANCES:
BET – Episodic Television, Raymond Rowe, Recurring Principal
Love in High Gear – Feature Film, Ray Barro, Principal Performer
The Madness – Episodic Television, Unhoused Man, Principal Performer
Unforgettable Christmas – Feature Film, Geologist, Supporting Role
Fight Another Day – Feature Film, Reporter #1, Supporting Role
Sitting Bull – Docudrama, General Alfred Sully, Supporting Role
Plan B – Episodic Television, Lawyer, Recurring Role
Gotham Knights – Episodic Television, Coach, Supporting Role
Mayday – Episodic Television, Cpt. Bill Spencer, Principal Performer
Simulant – Feature Film, Building Manager, Supporting Role
A Restless House – Feature Film, Dr. Lund, Principal Performer
The Price of Fitting In – Feature Film, Dr. Jones, Principal Performer
Dan Brown’s The Lost Symbol – Episodic Television, Fly Fisherman, Supporting Role
Haunted Hospitals – Episodic Television, Jason (Husband), Supporting Role
OURA – National/North America Commercial, Professor, Hero Role
Creepy Bits – Short Film, Investigator, Lead Role
446 Germain Ave. – Short Film, Building Inspector, Principal Performer
Wrong Turn – MADD Short Film, Grieving Father, Supporting Role
RECENT TRAINING:
Intro to Mocap – Mocap Vaults, Toronto
Heroes and Monsters 1 – Mocap Vaults, Toronto
PHYSICAL skills
MARTIAL ARTS
James’s training in the martial arts began at the age of eight, and spans four decades. He holds a seventh degree black belt in karate and has trained in a variety of other arts.
SKIPPING AND FITNESS
James is a skipping and fitness enthusiast and has advanced skills with a speed rope. He trains six days a week to maintain a lean, highly sculpted physique.
FLY FISHING
James is a former fly-fishing guide and expert level caster. He’s an outdoorsman who spends his down time rowing a drift boat through river valleys in pursuit of game fish.
