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An Actor Despairs
Robert John Burke
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Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Robert John Burke as they dive into his beginnings in New York City, studying at SUNY Purchase’s prestigious acting conservatory, and breaking into the industry through collaborations with director Hal Hartley. They discuss his roles in Thinner, RoboCop 3, and his dynamic television work in Rescue Me, Gossip Girl, Law & Order: SVU, and The Last of Us. From standout performances in films like Tombstone, Munich, BlacKkKlansman, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to his real-life heroism as a firefighter, this conversation spans a remarkable career on-screen and off.
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