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Christopher Joseph Burke (born August 26, 1965) is an American actor. He has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thatcher on the television series Life Goes On .
Chris Burke was born on 26 August 1965 in Point Lookout, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Life Goes On (1989), Mona Lisa Smile (2003) and North & South: Book 3, Heaven & Hell (1994).
Aug 31, 2023 · Chris Burke, an American actor best known for his portrayal of Charles “Corky” Thatcher in the television series “Life Goes On,” has been a beacon of inspiration for many. Born with Down syndrome, Burke’s journey in the entertainment industry has been nothing short of remarkable.
Christopher Joseph “Chris” Burke is a former American actor and folk singer. He is currently an advocate for creating awareness about Down syndrome. As an actor, he became popular for the character Charles Thatcher in the TV series ‘Life Goes On’. Burke was born in New York, US.
'Life Goes On,' which aired from 1989 to 1993, broke ground as the first primetime television show to feature a main character with Down syndrome. The show centered on the Thacher family, with actor Chris Burke playing brother Charles 'Corky' Thacher. Today, Chris is 48 and living in New York City.
Aug 22, 2014 · When Life Goes On premiered in 1989, the prime-time show broke ground by featuring a main character with Down syndrome. Chris Burke played Corky Thacher, beloved to fans ever since.
Chris Burke was born on 26 August 1965 in Point Lookout, New York, USA. He is an actor, known for Life Goes On (1989), Mona Lisa Smile (2003) and North & South: Book 3, Heaven & Hell (1994).
Chris Burke is an actor with Down syndrome who became renowned for his lead role on the TV series "Life Goes On." Encouraged to pursue acting by his parents, Burke made his debut in the 1987 made-for-TV movie "Desperate," and won the part of Corky Thatcher on "Life Goes On" in '89.
Chris Burke. Christopher Michael Burke was born to parents Charles Burke Jr and Michelle Buchanan. He lived in Navarre, Fl where Jaws 2 was filmed then moved to Ca when production moved there. He grew up in Long Beach, Ca and attended Woodrow Wilson High School.
Chris Burke is an actor with Down syndrome who became renowned for his lead role on the TV series "Life Goes On." Encouraged to pursue acting by his parents, Burke made...
