Billy Burke
An actor of sober presence and deep voice, Billy Burke (Bellingham, Washington, 1966) achieved mass recognition as Charlie Swan, Bella's police-officer father, in the 'Twilight' saga. From there he headlined ambitious television projects like the science-fiction series 'Revolution', where he played the leader Miles Matheson, and 'Zoo'. He also appeared in the horror film 'Lights Out' and the thriller 'Breaking In'. Burke specializes in firm, protective men, characters of apparent toughness beneath which an emotional loyalty emerges, a register he has known how to exploit in both film and television.
Billy Burke
38 Movies
22 Series
An actor of sober presence and deep voice, Billy Burke (Bellingham, Washington, 1966) achieved mass recognition as Charlie Swan, Bella's police-officer father, in the 'Twilight' saga. From there he headlined ambitious television projects like the science-fiction series 'Revolution', where he played the leader Miles Matheson, and 'Zoo'. He also appeared in the horror film 'Lights Out' and the thriller 'Breaking In'. Burke specializes in firm, protective men, characters of apparent toughness beneath which an emotional loyalty emerges, a register he has known how to exploit in both film and television.
Movies
Plays Charlie Swan
Twilight
2008
Plays Charlie Swan
The Twilight Saga: New Moon
2009
Plays Charlie Swan
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1
2011
Plays Charlie Swan
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2
2012
Plays Charlie Swan
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse
2010
Plays Paul
Lights Out
2016
Plays Eddie
Breaking In
2018
Plays Rob Nunally
Fracture
2007
Plays Jonah King
Drive Angry
2011
Plays Cesaire
Red Riding Hood
2011
Plays Ben Devine
Along Came a Spider
2001
Plays Dennis Gauquin
Ladder 49
2004
Plays Eric Box
Untraceable
2008
Plays Neil Morris
Outbreak
2025
Plays Commissioner Gordon (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
2021
Plays Commissioner Gordon (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
2021
Plays Chris Mankowski
Freaky Deaky
2012
Plays Joey Cortino
Jane Austen's Mafia!
1998
Plays Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition
2022
Plays Dennis
Ticket Out
2012
Plays David Watson
Feast of Love
2007
Plays Kenny Moore
Without Limits
1998
Plays Tito
Luster
2010
Plays Lloyd Howard
Highland Park
2013
Plays Wade Buchanan
The Grift
2008
Plays Roger Bladecut
Bloody Axe Wound
2024
Plays Cowboy
Angels in Stardust
2014
Producer
Plays Jack
Divine Access
2015
Plays Oates
Komodo
1999
Plays Dante of the Three D's / Ortega
Daredreamer
1990
Plays Billy Simpson
Three Days to Vegas
2007
Plays Dwayne
The Independent
2000
Plays Wes Thorne
Good After Bad
2017
Plays Jimmy McGee
Lost Junction
2003
Plays Dill Scallion
Dill Scallion
1999
Plays Eric Kershe
Removal
2010
Plays Sammy
After Image
2001
TV Shows
Plays Vince Leone
Fire Country
2022
Plays Miles Matheson
Revolution
2012
Plays Mitch Morgan
Zoo
2015
Plays John Ranguso
The Jury
2004
Plays Billy Tyson
9-1-1: Lone Star
2020
Plays Gary Matheson
24
2001
Plays Hank Russell
Maid
2021
Plays Gabriel Dean
Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Plays Phillip Stroh
The Closer
2005
Plays Alex Lesman
Gilmore Girls
2000
Plays Abe Matthews
Wonderland
2000
Plays Sheriff Jack Taylor
M.I.A.
2026
Plays Mr. Farmer
Law & Order
1990
Plays Brad Terry
Monk
2002
Plays Lucas Vogel
Fringe
2008
Plays Guy in Club
Party of Five
1994
Plays Spider McKeun
Vanishing Son
1994
Plays Cody
All-American Girl
1994
Plays Marco
VR.5
1995
Plays Rowan Quinn
FBI
2018
Plays Ari
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Latest Trailers
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Outbreak
Full Filmography
M.I.A.
Sheriff Jack Taylor · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Outbreak
Neil Morris
2025
Film
Bloody Axe Wound
Roger Bladecut
2024
Film
Fire Country
Vince Leone · 52 episodes
2022–
TV
Batman: The Long Halloween Deluxe Edition
Commissioner James Gordon (voice)
2022
Film
Maid
Hank Russell · 6 episodes
2021–
TV
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two
Commissioner Gordon (voice)
2021
Film
Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One
Commissioner Gordon (voice)
2021
Film
Most Dangerous Game
Reagan (uncredited) · 6 episodes
2020–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Billy Burke and where are they from?
Billy Burke is 59 years old, born on November 25, 1966 in Bellingham, Washington, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Billy Burke?
Billy Burke is best known for roles in Twilight, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2.
How many movies has Billy Burke been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Billy Burke has appeared in 38 movies and 22 TV shows.
What was Billy Burke's first movie?
The career of Billy Burke began with Daredreamer (1990).
What is Billy Burke's most recent movie or series?
Billy Burke's most recent release is M.I.A., which premiered on May 7, 2026.
What TV shows has Billy Burke appeared in?
On television, Billy Burke has appeared in Fringe, 24, Monk, Gilmore Girls.
Billy Burke
1966-11-25 · Bellingham, Washington, USA
William Albert Burke (born November 25, 1966) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Charlie Swan in Twilight and its sequels. In 2011, he played Cesaire in Red Riding Hood. In 2012, he was cast as one of the lead characters, Miles Matheson, in the NBC science-fiction series Revolution. From 2015 to 2017, he starred in the CBS series Zoo. He has also appeared in the supernatural horror film Lights Out (2016) and the thriller Breaking In (2018).