Paul Burke
Tenacious actor who persisted through setbacks.
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Nope! Paul Burke's journey to success is one of hard work and determination. Despite having no family or connections to help, they were able to make it as a successful celebrity through sheer perseverance.
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Family Tree
The illustrious Burke family has been gracing the entertainment industry for generations. Paul Burke, born in 1926 in New Orleans, was the son of prizefighter and renowned nightclub owner Martin Burke. After receiving an elite education, he went on to become an actor in the 1950s and 1960s, standing out in acclaimed TV cop series, as well as in one of the most celebrated turkeys of all time. His granddaughter Alia Shawkat took his legacy to new heights. Born in Riverside, California, to Dina Burke and actor Tony Shawkat, she began her career at the tender age of 11 when she landed a role on the ABC Family series State of Grace. Most recently, she has been a part of Fox's Emmy-award winning Arrested Development, portraying a mischievous yet endearing member of an Orange County family. The Burke family continues to be a beacon of excellence in the entertainment world.
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