Chris Burke Biography
Chris Burke has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thatcher on the television series Life Goes On. Burke has Down Syndrome, and his parents were told to institutionalize him when he was born, but they decided to raise him at home and nurture his talents. He was encouraged to follow his career objectives no matter how nontraditional they seemed for a young man with Down Syndrome.
Burke has been the Goodwill Ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society since 1994. He has starred in the organization's acclaimed public service announcements; with Tracey Ullman in 1999 and, more recently, for the My Great Story public awareness campaign with Actor John C. McGinley and TV Hosts Meredith Vieira and Nancy O'Dell.
As Goodwill Ambassador, he travels the country attending Buddy Walks, making public appearances, speaking with the press and greeting fans. When he is not on the road, Burke is a valued member of the National Down Syndrome Society's staff, working in their New York City office.
Burke has delivered inspirational speeches around the world and continues to speak at schools, seminars, conferences and non-profit organizations. He also tours the U.S. with his four-piece folk band, Forever Friends, for which he is the singer. Burke met his bandmates, twin brothers Joe and John DeMasi, when they were music counselors at the town of Hempstead, New York's ANCHOR program for individuals with disabilities, when Burke was a teenager. The band has released several albums and has appeared on television performing their signature song, "Celebrate."
In 1991, Burke co-wrote his autobiography, A Special Kind of Hero, with Jo Beth McDaniel. From 1994 to 2005 he was the editor-in-chief of News 'n Views and UpBeat, publications written by and for people with Down syndrome, and in 2009 he contributed to the National Down Syndrome Society's My Great Story campaign by writing his story, Great Expectations.
In 1987, he began his acting career in the TV movie Desperate. He then appeared on Life Goes On, Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted, North and South, Book III: Heaven & Hell, Commish, The Promised Land, Touched by an Angel, The Division, and ER.
He has been nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for TV and a Golden Apple Awards. He won a Ten Outstanding Young Americans award and was a National Rehabilitation Hospital Honoree.
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How much does it cost to book Chris Burke?
Booking fees for Chris Burke, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. Pricing often varies according to the circumstances, including the talent's schedule, market conditions, length of presentation, and the location of the event. Speaker fees listed on this website are intended to serve as a guideline only. In some cases, the actual quote may be above or below the stated range. For the most current fee to hire Chris Burke, please fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak with an experienced booking agent.
Who is the agent for Chris Burke?
All American Entertainment has successfully secured celebrity talent like Chris Burke for clients worldwide for more than 15 years. As a full-service talent booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Fill out the booking request form or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Chris Burke for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service talent booking agency?
All American Speakers is a "buyers agent" and exclusively represents talent buyers, meeting planners and event professionals, who are looking to secure celebrities and speakers for personal appearances, speaking engagements, corporate entertainment, public relations campaigns, commercials, or endorsements. We do not exclusively represent Chris Burke or claim ourselves as the exclusive booking agency, business manager, publicist, speakers bureau or management for Chris Burke or any other speaker or celebrity on this website. For more information on how we work and what makes us unique, please read the AAE Advantage.
Chris Burke is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entertainers, Celebrity and Disability. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Chris Burke can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Peter Dinklage, John C. McGinley and Sean Berdy. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Chris Burke for an upcoming event.
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