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Jim Burk

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
18Total Films
7.9 Highest Rated
Born: Nov 14, 1932
Birth Place: Newhall, California, USA

Jim Burk Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jim Burk reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jim Burk's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 44% of Jim Burk's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Chinatown, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jim Burk Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jim Burk's career based on audience ratings.

★7.9
Chinatown (1974) movie poster
★7.9

Chinatown: Private eye Jake Gittes lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by

Chinatown

1974•Crime
★7.6
The Big Country (1958) movie poster
★7.6

The Big Country: Retired wealthy sea captain Jim McKay arrives in the Old West, where he becomes embroiled in a feud between his future f

The Big Country

1958•Drama
★7.1
The Cowboys (1972) movie poster
★7.1

The Cowboys: When his cattlemen abandon him for the gold fields, rancher Wil Andersen is forced to take on a collection of young boys

The Cowboys

1972•Western
★7.1
The Alamo (1960) movie poster
★7.1

The Alamo: The legendary true story of a small band of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in hopeless combat against a massive arm

The Alamo

1960•War
★6.9
Sometimes a Great Notion (1971) movie poster
★6.9

Sometimes a Great Notion: Hank Stamper and his father, Henry, own and operate the family business by cutting and shipping logs in Oregon. The town

Sometimes a Great Notion

1971•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Jim Burk has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 A Smile Like Yours Nancy Tellen's Groom Flop Similar →
1990 K-9000 Zeiss Man Flop Similar →
1980 All God's Children - Flop Similar →
1979 Prophecy Rescuer Flop Similar →
1978 Hooper Jimbo Average Similar →
1978 Convoy Frick Average Similar →
1976 Gator Sheriff Williams Flop Similar →
1974 Chinatown Farmer in the Valley Super Hit Similar →
1973 Oklahoma Crude Moody Average Similar →
1972 The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean Bart Jackson Hit Similar →
1972 The Cowboys Pete Hit Similar →
1971 Sometimes a Great Notion Biggy Newton Hit Similar →
1971 Big Jake Trooper Hit Similar →
1971 One More Train to Rob Skinner Flop Similar →
1970 Chisum Trace - Wrangler Hit Similar →
1965 The Hallelujah Trail Elks-Runner Average Similar →
1960 The Alamo Tennessean (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1958 The Big Country Blackie / Cracker Hannassey Super Hit Similar →

Jim Burk - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jim Burk?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jim Burk is "Chinatown" with a rating of 7.9/10.

How many movies has Jim Burk acted in?

Jim Burk has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jim Burk?

Other notable films include "The Big Country", "The Cowboys", and "The Alamo".

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