Billy Burke

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Characters played by Billy Burke

Charlie Swan — Twilight (2008)

Bella's father and Forks police chief, unaware of supernatural events initially.

Charlie Swan — The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)

Bella's father, Forks police chief, unaware of supernatural events.

Charlie Swan — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)

Bella's father, a local police chief unaware of supernatural events.

Charlie Swan — The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)

Bella's human father and local police chief, representing the grounded, mundane world amidst supernatural chaos.

Charlie Swan — The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)

Forks police chief and Bella's protective, well-meaning father who remains unaware of the supernatural.

Cesaire — Red Riding Hood (2011)

Valerie's father and the true werewolf plaguing Daggerhorn. He inherited the curse and intended to flee the village with his children. He murdered his daughter Lucie after realizing she could not comprehend his wolf form and discovered his wife Suzette's infidelity with Adrien Lazar. He forces Valerie to accept the curse, but is ultimately killed by Peter and Valerie.

Miles Matheson — Revolution (2012)

Miles Matheson joins the surviving Matheson family after the pilot and helps them flee the Monroe Militia. He is part of the initial group traveling with Aaron and Nora, and becomes a central protector and combatant in the effort to rescue the abducted family member and oppose Sebastian Monroe's expansion.

Lt. Rob Nunally — Fracture (2007)

Lt. Rob Nunally is the police detective having an affair with Jennifer Crawford. He responds to Theodore Crawford’s call, assaults Crawford during the arrest, and thereby causes the confession to be excluded as the product of police misconduct. After a failed scheme to plant evidence, Nunally commits suicide outside the courthouse.

Jonah King — Drive Angry (2011)

The primary antagonist, a Satanic cult leader responsible for murdering Milton's family. He orchestrates a ritual to sacrifice Milton's granddaughter to unleash Hell on Earth. After capturing and torturing Milton, he is ultimately obliterated by the Godkiller, erasing his soul permanently.

Paul — Lights Out (2016)

Esther's boss at a textile factory and Sophie's husband. Encounters and is killed by Diana in the factory during closing hours when the lights go out. His death sets the main plot in motion, leading to Sophie's deteriorating mental state and the children's subsequent trauma.

Commissioner Gordon — Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021)

Gotham police commissioner dedicated to upholding justice, forms a strategic alliance with Batman.

Ben Devine — Along Came a Spider (2001)

Minor character, likely law enforcement or support staff.

Career Overview

Billy Burke has 66 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Twilight Saga with 5 titles. Signature works include Twilight, Zoo, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
66
Birth Date
1966-11-25
Birth Place
Bellingham, Washington, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q325020), public domain (CC0).