Burke William Moses (born December 10, 1959, New York City) is an American actor. His older brother is actor Mark Moses.

Burke Moses
Born
Burke William Moses

(1959-12-10) December 10, 1959 (age 64)
EducationBoston University
Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Spouse
Paulette Moses
(m. 1989)
Children2

Career

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Moses attended Boston University and Carnegie Mellon University.[1] He performed the role of "Joe" at the New York City Opera in The Most Happy Fella in 1991.[2] He appeared in the musical 1776 at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in June to July 1991,[3] and in the Off-Broadway Public Theater production of The Way of the World in May 1991.

Moses first appeared on Broadway as a replacement in the role of Sky Masterson in the 1992 revival of Guys and Dolls. He originated the role of Gaston in Disney's Beauty and the Beast in 1994 on Broadway, as well as in the Los Angeles and London West End productions. He succeeded Brian Stokes Mitchell in the roles of Fred Graham/Petruchio in the Broadway revival of Kiss Me, Kate in January 2001.[4] He played Herakles in the 2004 production of Sondheim's The Frogs.[5] He appeared as Adam in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at Goodspeed Opera House in 2005.[6]

Moses played El Gallo in the 2006 off-Broadway revival of the musical The Fantasticks. In 2003, he played the role of Captain von Trapp in the national tour of The Sound of Music. He reprised the role in 2008 with Mirvish Productions at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto alongside the winner of the TV show How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, Elicia MacKenzie.

In 2012, he starred in The Music Man (Harold Hill) with Kate Baldwin (Marian), at Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. He appeared as "The Grinch" in Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! at the Old Globe Theatre, San Diego, in November 2014.[7]

In 2015, he starred in the Vineyard Theatre's Off-Broadway production of Gigantic, which premiered on December 3, 2015.[8]

Moses appeared in several New York City Center Encores! staged concert versions of musicals: DuBarry Was a Lady (1996), Lil' Abner (1998), and The New Moon (2003).[9][10]

He also appeared in the soap operas Loving, As the World Turns and One Life to Live as well as guest-starred on various television series, including The Nanny. He appeared in the NBC unaired test pilot as the original Gavin Stone for the sitcom Good Morning, Miami in 2002.[11]

In 2014, Moses became the author of Stanislavski Never Wore Tap Shoes: Musical Theater Acting Craft, a book focusing on acting on the musical stage.[12]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1986–88 Loving Curtis Alden #3 Daytime serial
Unknown episodes
1986 Spenser: For Hire Tony Ristelli Episode: "Death by Design"
1986 Guiding Light Briggs Daytime serial
6 episodes
1989–91, 1994 As the World Turns Sean Baxter Daytime serial
Unknown episodes
1992–94 One Life to Live Bulge Hackman Daytime serial
4 episodes
1995 Bump in the Night Bumpsted (voice) Episode: "Love Stinks/Love's Labor Bumped"
1995–96 The Client Jackson Love Recurring role
6 episodes
1995 The Nanny Tony Tatorri Episode: "An Offer She Can't Refuse"
1996 Caroline in the City Marco Episode: "Caroline and the Kid"
1996 Cybill Henry Episode: "Going Out with a Bang"
1996 Life's Work Teddy Riley Episode: "Girlfriends"
1996 3rd Rock from the Sun Glenn Episode: "World's Greatest Dick"
1997 Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher Boyd Hale Episode: "Party at Nick's Place"
1997 The Hotel Manor Inn Brian Armour Feature film
1998 Best Friends for Life David McCord Television film
1998 Living in Captivity Director Episode: "Boogie Heights"
1998 The Secret Lives of Men Phil Episode: "Dancing in the Dark"
1999 DiResta Sgt. Webber Episode: "Viagra Falls"
1999 Katie Joplin Terry Joplin Episode: "I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia"
2000 Ladies Man Jay Roark Episode: "Decent Proposal"
2000 Family Law Lawyer Episode: "Second Chance"
2000 Hollywood Off-Ramp Guest Star Episode: "TKO"
2000 The Hughleys Nick Mitchell Episode: "Design Flaws"
2001 Family Law Lewis Wise Episode: "Intentions"
2003 All My Children Andrew Miller Daytime serial
Unknown episodes
2008 One Life to Live Calvin Jenkins Daytime serial
Episode #1.10179
2010 30 Rock Thomas Episode: "Argus"
2011 White Collar Leland Shelton Episode: "Deadline"
2014 The Mysteries of Laura Peter Chase Episode: "The Mystery of the Dead Date"
2014 Boardwalk Empire Mr. Jeffries Episode: "King of Norway"
2015 The Good Wife Sheriff John Colby Episode: "Restraint"
2016 Chicago P.D. Martin Ainge Episode: "Kasual with a K"
2017 Elementary New Jersey Detective Episode: "Be My Guest"
2017 Younger Lachlan Flynn Recurring role
3 episodes
2018 Castle Rock Local Color Host Episode: "Local Color"

Video games

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Year Title Role
2003 Manhunt Skin
2008 Grand Theft Auto IV The Crowd of Liberty City

References

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  1. ^ "Burke Moses Biography" Archived March 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine tcm.com, accessed March 14, 2016.
  2. ^ The Most Happy Fella Archived March 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine ovrtur.com, accessed March 14, 2016
  3. ^ 1776[permanent dead link] abouttheartists.com, accessed March 15, 2016
  4. ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Burke Moses Is Petruchio and Fred in Broadway 'Kiss Me, Kate' Jan. 30" Archived March 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Playbill, January 30, 2001
  5. ^ The Frogs Archived July 23, 2016, at the Wayback Machine playbill.com (vault), accessed March 14, 2016
  6. ^ Jones, Kenneth. "Moses and Piro Pave the Way for Brothers to Get Brides in Goodspeed Season Opener" Archived March 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Playbill, March 10, 2005
  7. ^ Purcell, Carey. "Burke Moses Is The Grinch, Starting Tonight" Archived May 27, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Playbill, November 15, 2014.
  8. ^ Marilyn Stasio (December 7, 2015). "Off Broadway Review: 'Gigantic'". Variety. Retrieved September 18, 2016.
  9. ^ Kissell, Howard. "Put This Porter Show Back in Cole Storage" New York Daily News, February 17, 1996
  10. ^ Simonson, Robert. "Noll, Abraham, Ward and Moses Shine Under Encores! 'New Moon', March 27-30", Playbill, March 27, 2003.
  11. ^ Gans, Andrew. "Broadway's Burke Moses Lands TV Pilot" Archived March 15, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Playbill, April 1, 2002.
  12. ^ "Podcast with Actor/Author BURKE MOSES from SHOWBIZ CHICAGO on Vimeo"; retrieved August 26, 2018.
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