Tom Burke is best known as Cormoran Strike in BBC’s ‘Strike’, Athos in ‘The Musketeers’, and Orson Welles in ‘Mank’. Also notable in ‘Only God Forgives’ and ‘The Wonder’.
Films
- The BunkerKrupp (uncredited)2001
- The LibertineYoung Lord2004
- I Want CandyBaggy2007
- Donkey PunchJosh2008
- Only God ForgivesBilly2013
- The SouvenirAnthony2019
- The Souvenir Part IIAnthony2021
- MankOrson Welles2020
- The WonderWilliam Byrne2022
- The Up-and-ComerPhilip2023
- Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaPraetorian Jack2024
TV shows
- Dragonheart: A New BeginningGeoffrey (TV film)2000
- The Inspector Lynley MysteriesTommy (1 episode)2003
- The Catherine Tate ShowVarious (1 episode)2004
- Aleksandr the GreatAleksandr (TV film)2007
- The CrownDerek ‘Dazzle’ Jennings (1 episode)2017
- The MusketeersAthos (30 episodes)2014
- StrikeCormoran Strike (15 episodes)2017–2025
- The Lazarus ProjectArchie (8 episodes)2022
- True ThingsBlond (TV film)2021
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About Tom Burke
Tom Burke is an English actor known for his intense, brooding presence across stage and screen. Since the late 1990s, he has built a reputation for complex roles, from J.K. Rowling’s detective Cormoran Strike to the swashbuckling Athos in BBC’s ‘The Musketeers’. He gained further acclaim playing Orson Welles in David Fincher’s ‘Mank’.
FAQs
What is Tom Burke’s most famous role?
His most famous role is Cormoran Strike in the BBC series ‘Strike’, adapted from J.K. Rowling’s crime novels.
Did Tom Burke play Orson Welles?
Yes, he portrayed Orson Welles in David Fincher’s 2020 film ‘Mank’, earning critical praise.
Is Tom Burke in ‘The Musketeers’?
Yes, he played Athos, one of the lead musketeers, in all three series of the BBC swashbuckling drama.
Has Tom Burke worked with director Joanna Hogg?
Yes, he starred as Anthony in Joanna Hogg’s autobiographical films ‘The Souvenir’ (2019) and its sequel.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026