He had Down Syndrome I believe. He played on a few shows aside from that show. Did he pass away, or is he just away from the spotlight. ( and off the subject, can a person with down syndrome live a full life cause I can't ever recall a person over 40 with the condition?)
2007-01-11 16:02:32 · 5 answers · asked by ccwife2 2 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Television
He is still alive at the age of 41:
Biography for
Chris Burke (I)
Trivia
Actor with Down's Syndrome starring on _"Life Goes On" (1989/I)_ .
Graduated from the Don Guanella School in Springfield, Pennsylvania in 1985.
Used to work as an elevator operator.
Is an usher at a Catholic church near his NY home.
Mother, Marian, is a retired trade-show manager.
Tours with his 3-piece folk band.
Is the youngest of 4 children.
Serves as a goodwill ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society and is editor-in-chief of its quarterly magazine.
Father, Frank, is a retired NYPD inspector.
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Personal quotes
"People said I could never become an actor because I'm retarded. It goes to show you that anyone can make their dreams a reality... unless they're brain dead."
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Where are they now
(November 2001) Lives with his parents in NYC, but has a weekend home in Long Island. Tours with his band, works with the NDSS, and occasionally acts:
Mona Lisa Smile (2003) .... Custodian
"ER" .... George (1 episode, 2002)
- The Letter (2002) TV Episode .... George
"The Division" .... Henry Lee Mentiere (1 episode, 2002)
... aka Heart of the City
- Illusions (2002) TV Episode .... Henry Lee Mentiere
"Touched by an Angel" .... Taylor (2 episodes, 1997)
- Great Expectations (1997) TV Episode .... Taylor
- An Angel by Any Other Name (1997) TV Episode .... Taylor
"Promised Land" .... Bob (1 episode, 1997)
... aka Home of the Brave
- Independence Day (1997) TV Episode .... Bob
"Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III" (1994) (mini) TV Series .... Jim
... aka John Jakes' Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III
... aka North and South III
"The Commish" .... Billy (1 episode, 1994)
- Dog Days (1994) TV Episode .... Billy
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted (1992) (TV) .... Jonathan Willis
2007-01-11 16:08:25 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spacedog gave you a pretty thorough answer, but I just wanted to add that people with Down syndrome do lead full and long lives. Many live well into their 60s thanks to advances in health care, particularly the ability to repair heart conditions. Also, thankfully, many more opportunities are open to people with DS because it is recognized that with therapy and education, these people are capable of doing almost anything anyone else can do.
2007-01-12 00:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by Smom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That was a GREAT show! I miss it. I believe Corky is still alive. Since the end of that show I have seen him act in other shows as guest appearances. The names of those shows escapes me though.
2007-01-11 16:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by tooyoung2bagrannybabe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, I only talked about the female who performed his sister very last evening on a movie. concept about that dude. i do no longer recognize what exceeded off to him, yet i trust he grow to be and is a good spokesman for his condition. Downs syndrome wasn't it?
2016-10-30 21:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember the show his name was i think Corkey. I wondered what happened to it/him also
2007-01-11 16:07:08 · answer #5 · answered by Leveler 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋