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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 . Early years. Burke is the youngest of four children of Marian Burke, a retired trade-show manager, and Frank Burke, a retired NYPD inspector.
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.
Actor: 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).
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...more. 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 cen...
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Christopher Alan Burke (born March 11, 1980) is an American former Major League Baseball player, playing primarily for the Houston Astros, though he also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres.
Chris Burke was the first primetime TV actor with Down syndrome on Life Goes On. Watch the video to hear his story and his mother's decision not to institutionalize him.
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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.
