Michael "Iron Mike" Burke — The Rose Bowl Story Character Profile

About Michael "Iron Mike" Burke

Denny and Sally's father, a former Rose Bowl player himself. He and his family are deeply devoted to the Rose Bowl tradition, which contrasts with Steve's initial attitude.

Character Facts

Played by

Jim Backus

Appears in

The Rose Bowl Story (1952)

Role

Supporting

More characters from The Rose Bowl Story

• Steve Davis (Marshall Thompson)
• Denny Burke (Vera Miles)
• Sally Burke (Natalie Wood)
• Bill Welsh (Bill Welsh)
• Mrs. Addie Burke (Ann Doran)
• Coach James Hadley (Richard Rober)
• Rugger Grady (Herb Vigran)
• Miss Atkinson (Lela Bliss)
• Mr. Conway (Wilbur Mack)
• Referee Jamison (Russ Conway)
• Coach Martin (Paul Bryar)
• Dr. Thompson (Edward Earle)