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Actor Born: July 21, 1926 in New Orleans, LA Death: September 13, 2009 Biography:Another distinguished alumnus of the Pasadena Playhouse, dependable leading actor "Paul Burke" launched his film career in 1951. Burke's willingness to endure whatever humiliating assignments were dished out by producers and directors earned him the undying respect of his co-workers, and in 1956 he was promoted to television stardom with "Noah's Ark", a "Jack Webb"-produced weekly about a pair of dedicated veterinarians. The abrupt 1960 cancellation of his next series, Five Fingers, fortunately freed up Burke for his most successful assignment to date: the role of dedicated NYPD detective Adam Flint on "The Naked City", which ran from 1960 to 1963. He enjoyed another healthy run as Captain (later Major, still later Colonel) Joe Gallegher on 12 O'Clock High (1964-1967). After this last-named series ran its course, Burke returned to film supporting roles, the best of which included Lyon Burke in "Valley... Full Biography
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