Acting
Jonathan Burke
Jonathan Burke is an accomplished actor recognized for his talent and versatility, earning an Obie Award for his contributions to the performing arts. His journey began at the Baltimore School for the Arts, followed by a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theatre from Ithaca College. Burke's on-screen presence includes a notable role as 'Eric' in Amazon Prime's "Harlem," along with appearances in NBC's "New Amsterdam," Hulu's "Only Murders in the Building," and MGM+'s "Bridge and Tunnel."
On Broadway, he made a significant impact as 'Pharus Jonathan Young' in the final company of "Choir Boy" and was part of the Original Broadway Cast of "The Inheritance," a production that won the Tony Award for Best Play. Additionally, he was seen in the Original Broadway Cast of "Tuck Everlasting."
Burke's Off-Broadway credits are equally impressive, featuring performances as 'Mungojerrie' in "CATS: The Jellicle Ball," 'Jeff' in "Love + Science" at NY City Center Stage II, and 'Jordan' in "Patience" at Second Stage’s McGinn/Cazale Theater. He has a rich history of regional theatre performances, winning a SALT Award for Leading Actor in a Musical for his portrayal of 'Bert' in "Mary Poppins" at Syracuse Stage.
In addition to his acting, Jonathan is the co-creator of the developing series "Not Looking" and has taken on the role of Unit Production Manager for the upcoming digital series "Men Like Us."
Filmography