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Christopher Joseph Burke (born August 26, 1965) is an American actor. He has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thatcher on the television series Life Goes On .
Apr 25, 2023 · Chris Burke plays Corky Thatcher, the middle child of the family who has Down syndrome, and is the central focus of the early episodes of Life Goes On. Following his time as Corky, Burke continued to act throughout the '90s including his titular role in the gripping TV movie Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted .
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Life Goes On: Created by Michael Braverman. With Bill Smitrovich, Patti LuPone, Chris Burke, Kellie Martin. A modern All-American family deals with the struggles of life and love in mid-western suburbia.
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Aug 31, 2023 · Chris Burke, an American actor best known for his portrayal of Charles “Corky” Thatcher in the television series “Life Goes On,” has been a beacon of inspiration for many. Born with Down syndrome, Burke’s journey in the entertainment industry has been nothing short of remarkable.
Life Goes On (TV Series 1989–1993) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Life Goes On is an American drama television series that aired on ABC from September 12, 1989, to May 23, 1993. The show centers on the Thatcher family living in suburban Chicago: Drew, his wife Libby, and their children Paige, Rebecca and Charles, who is known as Corky.
The trials and joys of the suburban Thachers, whose teen son Corky has Down syndrome. This alone made the well-received family drama unusual; what made it more so was that Chris Burke, who...
