Billy Burke Net Worth

What is Billy Burke's Net Worth?

Billy Burke is an acclaimed American actor best known for his role as Charlie Swan in the "Twilight Saga" film series. As of now, he boasts a net worth of $3 million. In addition to Twilight, Burke has made a significant mark in television with leading roles in series such as "Revolution," "Zoo," and "Fire Country." His other notable TV appearances include "24," "Major Crimes," "9-1-1: Lone Star," and "Maid." Burke's expansive film credits feature titles like "Ladder 49," "Feast of Love," "Red Riding Hood," "Freaky Deaky," and "Lights Out."

Early Life

Billy Burke was born on November 25, 1966, in Bellingham, Washington.

Film Career

Burke's film career took off in the early 1990s with roles in "Daredreamer" and "To Cross the Rubicon." He returned to the big screen in 1998 with appearances in "Without Limits" and "Mafia!" Follow-up roles in 1999 included "Komodo" and "Dill Scallion." In 2000, he participated in the mockumentary "The Independent." His subsequent performances included thrillers like "Along Came a Spider,” “Lost Junction," and "Ladder 49."

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In 2007 Burke starred in four films: "Feast of Love," "Fracture," "Forfeit," and "Three Days to Vegas." In 2008, he gained widespread recognition as Charlie Swan in "Twilight." He reprised this role in all the Twilight sequels: "New Moon," "Eclipse," "Breaking Dawn – Part 1," and "Breaking Dawn – Part 2." That same year, he appeared as Detective Eric Box in "Untraceable."

Throughout the early 2010s, Burke appeared in "Removal," "Drive Angry," and "Red Riding Hood," portraying Cesaire, the Big Bad Wolf. In 2012, he starred as Chris Mankowski in "Freaky Deaky," based on Elmore Leonard's novel. Subsequent roles included "Angels in Stardust" and "Highland Park." In 2015, he starred and co-produced the dramedy "Divine Access." The following year, he appeared in the supernatural horror film "Lights Out." Later credits included the action thriller "Breaking In," starring Gabrielle Union, and the animated superhero film "Batman: The Long Halloween," voicing James Gordon.

Television Career

Burke's television debut came in 1994 with guest roles on "Party of Five" and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." He later appeared in "Strange Luck," "Vanishing Son," "All-American Girl," and made another appearance on "Party of Five." His television film roles include "The Ultimate Lie," "Gone in the Night," and "Don't Look Down." In 2000, he secured his first main TV role as Dr. Abe Matthews on ABC's "Wonderland." He followed this with a performance opposite Dana Delany in "Final Jeopardy."

From 2002 to 2003, Burke portrayed Gary Matheson on "24" and had guest roles on popular series such as "Karen Sisco," "Gilmore Girls," "The Jury," "Monk," and "Law & Order." From 2008 to 2009, he played Jack Newman on "My Boys." In 2009, he began his recurring role as Phillip Stroh on "The Closer," and from 2010 to 2012, he portrayed Gabriel Dean on "Rizzoli & Isles."

In 2012, Burke took on the lead role of Miles Matheson in NBC's "Revolution," centered around a global electrical blackout. After the show's cancellation in 2014, he reprised his role of Phillip Stroh on "Major Crimes" until 2018. Concurrently, from 2015 to 2017, he starred as Dr. Mitch Morgan on CBS's "Zoo." In 2020, Burke had recurring roles in "9-1-1: Lone Star" and "Most Dangerous Game." In 2021, he played Hank Russell in the Netflix series "Maid," and in 2022, he began starring as fire chief Vince Leone on CBS's "Fire Country."

Personal Life and Real Estate

In 2008, Burke married British actress Pollyanna Rose, with whom he shares a daughter named Bluesy. The couple divorced in 2017. Amid their divorce, they listed their Sherman Oaks home for $2.75 million, having originally purchased it in 2010 for $1.95 million.