Burke Moses

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
New York City, New York, U.S.
EducationBoston University
Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
OccupationActor
Years active1986–present
Spouse(s)
Paulette Moses (m. 1989)
Children2

Career

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 2008, he played the role of Captain von Trapp in Mirvish Productions' The Sound of Music 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
YearTitleRoleNotes
1986–87LovingCurtis Alden #3Daytime serial
Unknown episodes
1986Spenser: For HireTony RistelliEpisode: "Death by Design"
1986Guiding LightBriggsDaytime serial
6 episodes
1989–91As the World TurnsSean BaxterDaytime serial
Unknown episodes
1992–94One Life to LiveBulge HackmanDaytime serial
4 episodes
1995Bump in the NightBumpsted (voice)Episode: "Love Stinks/Love's Labor Bumped"
1995–96The ClientJackson LoveRecurring role
6 episodes
1995The NannyTony TatorriEpisode: "An Offer She Can't Refuse"
1996Caroline in the CityMarcoEpisode: "Caroline and the Kid"
1996CybillHenryEpisode: "Going Out with a Bang"
1996Life's WorkTeddy RileyEpisode: "Girlfriends"
19963rd Rock from the SunGlennEpisode: "World's Greatest Dick"
1997Nick Freno: Licensed TeacherBoyd HaleEpisode: "Party at Nick's Place"
1997The Hotel Manor InnBrian ArmourFeature film
1998Best Friends for LifeDavid McCordTelevision film
1998Living in CaptivityDirectorEpisode: "Boogie Heights"
1998The Secret Lives of MenPhilEpisode: "Dancing in the Dark"
1999DiRestaSgt. WebberEpisode: "Viagra Falls"
1999Katie JoplinTerry JoplinEpisode: "I'd Rather Be in Philadelphia"
2000Ladies ManJay RoarkEpisode: "Decent Proposal"
2000Family LawLawyerEpisode: "Second Chance"
2000Hollywood Off-RampGuest StarEpisode: "TKO"
2000The HughleysNick MitchellEpisode: "Design Flaws"
2001Family LawLewis WiseEpisode: "Intentions"
2003All My ChildrenAndrew MillerDaytime serial
Unknown episodes
2008One Life to LiveCalvin JenkinsDaytime serial
Episode #1.10179
201030 RockThomasEpisode: "Argus"
2011White CollarLeland SheltonEpisode: "Deadline"
2014The Mysteries of LauraPeter ChaseEpisode: "The Mystery of the Dead Date"
2014Boardwalk EmpireMr. JeffriesEpisode: "King of Norway"
2015The Good WifeSheriff John ColbyEpisode: "Restraint"
2016Chicago P.D.Martin AingeEpisode: "Kasual with a K"
2017ElementaryNew Jersey DetectiveEpisode: "Be My Guest"
2017YoungerLachlan FlynnRecurring role
3 episodes
2018Castle RockLocal Color HostEpisode: "Local Color"

Video games
YearTitleRole
2003ManhuntSkin
2008Grand Theft Auto IVThe Crowd of Liberty City

References
  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 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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