Alfred Burke
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Alfred Burke (28 February 1918 – 16 February 2011) was a British actor, best known for his portrayal of Frank Marker in the drama series Public Eye, which ran on television for ten years. Description above from the Wikipedia article... Read full bio →
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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The Night Caller
Mutant humanoids from outer space kidnap young Earth females in order to interbreed and save their species from extinction.
The Nanny
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Children of the Damned
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The Man Who Finally Died
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The £20,000 Kiss
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The Pot Carriers
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Locker Sixty Nine
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Man at the Carlton Tower
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The Angry Silence
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Dead Lucky
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Operation Amsterdam
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Model for Murder
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The Man Inside
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The Long Haul
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The Constant Husband
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