Marie Burke was an American actress who is best known for His House in Order, Sunday Bloody Sunday, and Help! Help! Police!
Personal and Family Life
Marie Burke was born as Marie Rosa Holt on October 18, 1894, in London, England. She was married to Tom Burke, and they had one child together, Patricia Burke. Marie trained as an operatic singer in Italy and started her career in films in 1917, well before joining the stage in 1919.
Career
Marie Burke gained recognition as a character comedienne and appeared in a variety of films throughout her career. Some of her notable works include roles in The Lavender Hill Mob and The Terror of the Tongs. She managed to maintain a presence in both the film and television industry until her later years.
Death and Legacy
Marie Burke passed away on March 21, 1988, in Menton, France. Her contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly in character roles, have left a lasting impact. She is remembered for her versatile performances and her ability to bring humor to her characters.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Seance on a Wet Afternoon | 1964-06-19 | Woman at first Seance |
| The Flanagan Boy | 1953-04-10 | Mother Vecchi |
| The Lavender Hill Mob | 1951-06-28 | Señora Gallardo |
| The Terror of the Tongs | 1961-03-15 | Maya |
| The Man Who Could Cheat Death | 1959-06-15 | Woman at Private View |
| Madness of the Heart | 1949-12-20 | Paul’s Mother |
| The Snorkel | 1958-07-07 | Daily Woman |
| Girl in the Headlines | 1963-11-15 | Madame Yvonne Lavalle |
| A Dark Lantern | 1920-07-16 | Lady Peterborough |
| After the Ball | 1932-11-23 | Lavita |
| Remodeling Her Husband | 1920-06-13 | Mrs. Wakefield |
| The Glorious Lady | 1919-10-19 | Dowager Duchess |
| The Green Man | 1956-12-21 | Felicity |
| White Mice | 1926-01-31 | Senora Rojas |
| Lost Command | 1966-05-01 | Mother Raspeguy |
| The Constant Husband | 1955-04-21 | Moma Sopranelli |
| Odette | 1950-10-02 | |
| The Man from Yesterday | 1949-05-01 | Doris Amersley |
| The Heart Raider | 1923-06-10 | Mrs. Dennis (John’s Mother) |
| Warning to Wantons | 1949-01-04 | Therese |
| The Rebel | 1961-03-07 | Madame Laurent |
| The League of Gentlemen | 1960-04-15 | Mrs Boyle (uncredited) |
| Sooner or Later | 1920-02-01 | Mrs. Hollander |
| Help! Help! Police! | 1919-04-27 | Mrs. Pendleton |
| His House in Order | 1920-03-07 | Geraldine Ridgley |
| Little Miss Rebellion | 1920-09-19 | Lady-in-Waiting |
| Evidence | 1922-05-05 | Mrs. Bascom |
| Unmasked | 1929-12-15 | Mrs. Brookfield |
| Without Fear | 1922-04-16 | Mrs Hamilton |
| Sunday Bloody Sunday | 1971-07-01 | Aunt Astrid |
| Little Old New York | 1923-08-01 | Mrs. Schuyler |
| Rattle of a Simple Man | 1964-12-20 | Mama |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Donna Maria |
| Sir Francis Drake | 1961-11-12 | Dona Inez |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Signora Unciello |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Princess de Ribes |
| The Saint | 1962-10-04 | Senora Artigas |