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American actor (1926-2009)

Paul Raymond Burke (July 21, 1926 – September 13, 2009)^[2] was an American actor, best known for his lead roles in two 1960s ABC television series, Naked City and 12 O'Clock High.

He was twice nominated for an Emmy Award for his portrayal of New York Police Department detective Adam Flint in Naked City.^[3]

Life and career

Burke was born in New Orleans, the son of Santa Maria (née Palermo) and Martin Joseph "Marty" Burke, a boxer who fought Gene Tunney and later owned a restaurant and nightclub known as Marty Burke's in the New Orleans French Quarter.^[4]

After training at the Pasadena Playhouse, Burke's film career began with a small role in the movie Golden Girl. Early in his career, Burke guest-starred in the syndicated series Highway Patrol and Men of Annapolis. In 1956–57, Burke was cast as Dr.

Noah McCann in Noah's Ark, a weekly program produced by Jack Webb which aired on NBC, t