---
name: "Tom Burke"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/tom-burke"
fi1m_id: "tom-burke"
imdb_id: "nm0121895"
tmdb_id: 52891
wikidata_id: "Q2439560"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "30 June 1981"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 14
average_fi1m_score: 72
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 14
updated: "2026-10-07T18:43:57.200919+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Tom Burke

## Identity

Tom Burke

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/tom-burke
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** tom-burke
- **IMDb ID:** nm0121895
- **TMDB ID:** 52891
- **Wikidata ID:** Q2439560
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Burke_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2439560, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0121895/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52891

Actor. Born 30 June 1981 in Kent, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 30 June 1981, Kent, England, UK
- **Active:** 2003–present
- **Also known as:** טום ברק, 汤姆·伯克 饰, تام بورک
- **Frequently works with:** [Kristin Scott Thomas](https://film.one/person/kristin-scott-thomas.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 72, as actor, over 14 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 2000s 72 (2), 2010s 69 (6), 2020s 74 (6)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 71 to 71 across 11 titles
- **Score spread:** 4 at 80+, 8 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 2 of 12 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 13, Mystery 4, Action & Adventure 3, Crime 3, Romance 3, Sci-Fi & Fantasy 2
- **Screen time:** 16 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $252m across 7 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Burke_(actor), https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2439560, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0121895/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52891

## Coming up

- *Please* (2027-11-18)
- *Elden Ring* (2028-03-03)

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*The Souvenir*](https://film.one/film/the-souvenir.md) (84), [*Responsible Child*](https://film.one/film/responsible-child.md) (66)
- **Peacock:** [*Black Bag*](https://film.one/film/black-bag.md) (78), [*War and Peace*](https://film.one/tv/war-and-peace.md) (65)
- **Netflix:** [*Legends*](https://film.one/tv/legends.md) (74), [*The Wonder*](https://film.one/film/the-wonder.md) (63)
- **Amazon Prime Video:** [*The Libertine*](https://film.one/film/the-libertine.md) (56), [*Only God Forgives*](https://film.one/film/only-god-forgives.md) (48)
- **Apple TV:** [*Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga*](https://film.one/film/furiosa-a-mad-max-saga.md) (72)
- **The Roku Channel:** [*The Invisible Woman*](https://film.one/film/the-invisible-woman.md) (67)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Tom Burke

> Tom Burke holds our attention with a glance, often while a film is making considerably more noise around him. We value his quiet warmth and watchfulness, though even he cannot make an overcomplicated thriller easy company.

At the wheel in *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga* (2024), Tom Burke stays calm while the war rig comes under attack. As Praetorian Jack, he gives George Miller's film a warmth it otherwise struggles to find. His scenes with Taylor-Joy are played mostly in glances, with no need to announce how much those looks mean. We laughed and gripped the armrest as the motorbikes and kite-borne attackers closed on the rig. Burke's stillness gives us someone to watch amid the commotion.

There were supporting parts such as Billy in *Only God Forgives* (2013) before the television lead of Cormoran Strike in *Strike* (2017). The wider recognition came with Anthony in *The Souvenir* (2019), a part suited to his ability to make charm unsettling. Orson Welles in David Fincher's *Mank* (2020) followed. These are persuasive uses of an actor who can suggest intelligence without asking us to trust the person possessing it.

Steven Soderbergh finds a welcome use for his less dignified side in *Black Bag* (2025). His Freddie Smalls drinks too much at a dinner where George has put something in the food to help the conversation along. Burke's solemn presence is useful here because it leaves room for a man to make a fool of himself. The dinner is the film's strongest stretch, and its sharp ensemble gives him room to be funny, even if the mystery is tidier than it is gripping.

*Legends* (2026) asks for the seriousness again, casting him as Guy in Neil Forsyth's undercover thriller. He makes the strain of an assumed identity matter because we remain interested in the person doing the job. Alongside Steve Coogan as Don, he keeps the people distinct when the plotting threatens to become a set of instructions. But the crowded story and persistent solemnity also expose the limit of relying on an actor's weight to keep a series moving. For Burke with a little less dignity to protect, choose *Black Bag*.

## Biography

Tom Burke is an English actor. He was born on 30 June 1981 in London and grew up in Kent. His parents, David Burke and Anna Calder-Marshall, are actors; his godparents included Alan Rickman. He trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art after attending the National Youth Theatre.

Burke is known for playing Athos in the BBC series *The Musketeers* (2014–2016), the title role in *Strike* (2017–), and roles in *War & Peace* (2016) and *The Crown* (2020). Film credits include Orson Welles in *Mank* (2020), Praetorian Jack in *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga* (2024), Freddie Smalls in *Black Bag* (2025), and Guy in the series *Legends* (2026).

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (14)

- *Legends* (2026), Fi1m 74, as Guy — [page](https://film.one/tv/legends.md)
- *Black Bag* (2025), Fi1m 78, as Freddie Smalls — [page](https://film.one/film/black-bag.md)
- *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga* (2024), Fi1m 72, as Praetorian Jack — [page](https://film.one/film/furiosa-a-mad-max-saga.md)
- *Living* (2022), Fi1m 81, as Sutherland — [page](https://film.one/film/living.md)
- *The Lazarus Project* (2022), Fi1m 78, as Dennis Rebrov — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-lazarus-project.md)
- *The Wonder* (2022), Fi1m 63, as Will Byrne — [page](https://film.one/film/the-wonder.md)
- *Responsible Child* (2019), Fi1m 66, as William Ramsden — [page](https://film.one/film/responsible-child.md)
- *The Souvenir* (2019), Fi1m 84, as Anthony — [page](https://film.one/film/the-souvenir.md)
- *War and Peace* (2016), Fi1m 65, as Fedor Dolokhov — [page](https://film.one/tv/war-and-peace.md)
- *Only God Forgives* (2013), Fi1m 48, as Billy — [page](https://film.one/film/only-god-forgives.md)
- *The Invisible Woman* (2013), Fi1m 67, as George Wharton — [page](https://film.one/film/the-invisible-woman.md)
- *Utopia* (2013), Fi1m 83, as Philip Carvel — [page](https://film.one/tv/utopia.md)
- *The Libertine* (2004), Fi1m 56, as Vaughan — [page](https://film.one/film/the-libertine.md)
- *State of Play* (2003), Fi1m 88, as Syd — [page](https://film.one/tv/state-of-play.md)

## Complete filmography (62)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Elden Ring* (2028), Actor
- *Please* (2027), Actor
- *Legends* (2026), series, as Guy — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/legends.md)
- *Winter of the Crow* (2026), as Ambassador
- *Black Bag* (2025), as Freddie Smalls — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/film/black-bag.md)
- *Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga* (2024), as Praetorian Jack — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/furiosa-a-mad-max-saga.md)
- *Klokkenluider* (2023), as Chris
- *Living* (2022), as Sutherland — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/living.md)
- *The Wonder* (2022), as Will Byrne — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/the-wonder.md)
- *The Lazarus Project* (2022), series, as Dennis Rebrov — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-lazarus-project.md)
- *True Things* (2022), as Blond
- *The Souvenir: Part II* (2021), as Anthony (uncredited)
- *The Show* (2021), as Fletcher Dennis
- *Blood Sugar* (2020), as Liam
- *Mank* (2020), as Orson Welles
- *Responsible Child* (2019), as William Ramsden — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/responsible-child.md)
- *Modern Love* (2019), series, as Michael — Fi1m 61, [page](https://film.one/tv/modern-love.md)
- *Modern/Love in 7 Short Films* (2019), as Him
- *The Souvenir* (2019), as Anthony — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/the-souvenir.md)
- *Strike* (2017), series, as Cormoran Strike
- *National Theatre Live: The Deep Blue Sea* (2016), as Freddie Page
- *The Crown* (2016), series, as Dazzle Jennings — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-crown.md)
- *War and Peace* (2016), series, as Fedor Dolokhov — Fi1m 65, [page](https://film.one/tv/war-and-peace.md)
- *The Hooligan Factory* (2014), as Bullet
- *The Musketeers* (2014), series, as Athos
- *The Invisible Woman* (2013), as George Wharton — Fi1m 67, [page](https://film.one/film/the-invisible-woman.md)
- *The Brunchers* (2013), as Him
- *Only God Forgives* (2013), as Billy — Fi1m 48, [page](https://film.one/film/only-god-forgives.md)
- *Heading Out* (2013), series, as Ben
- *One Wrong Word* (2013), as Norbert
- *Utopia* (2013), series, as Philip Carvel — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/utopia.md)
- *Act of Faith* (2012), as Chad
- *An Enemy to Die For* (2012), as Terrence Waterspoon
- *Cleanskin* (2012), as Mark
- *Great Expectations* (2011), series, as Bentley Drummle
- *Look, Stranger* (2010), Actor
- *Third Star* (2010), as Davy
- *The Kid* (2010), as Mr. Hayes
- *Roar* (2009), as Mick
- *Chéri* (2009), as Vicomte Desmond
- *In Love with Barbara* (2008), as Ronald Cartland
- *Donkey Punch* (2008), as Bluey
- *Telstar: The Joe Meek Story* (2008), as Geoff Goddard
- *Death in Charge* (2008), as Uncle Sean
- *Heroes and Villains* (2007), series, Actor
- *Heroes & Villains: Napoleon* (2007), as Napoleon
- *I Want Candy* (2007), as Baggy
- *The Trial of Tony Blair* (2007), as Book Publisher
- *Dracula* (2006), as Dr. John Seward
- *Number 13* (2006), as Edward Jenkins
- *Jericho* (2005), series, as Edward Wellesley
- *All About George* (2005), series, Actor
- *Casanova* (2005), series, as Jack (20 years old)
- *The Libertine* (2004), as Vaughan — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/the-libertine.md)
- *Bella and the Boys* (2004), as Lee
- *The Young Visiters* (2003), as Horace
- *State of Play* (2003), series, as Syd — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/state-of-play.md)
- *DragonHeart: A New Beginning* (2000), as Roland
- *All the King's Men* (1999), as Pvt. Chad Batterbee
- *Agatha Christie's Poirot* (1989), series, as Lt. Colin Race — Fi1m 83, [page](https://film.one/tv/agatha-christies-poirot.md)
- *A Ghost Story for Christmas* (1971), series, as Edward Jenkins
- *Hillside Drive*, Actor

## Gallery

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