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| Born | Christopher Joseph Burke () August 26, (age&#;59) New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years&#;active | –present |
Christopher Joseph Burke (born August 26, ) is an American actor.
He has become best known for his character Charles "Corky" Thatcher on the television series Life Goes On.
Early years
Burke is the youngest of four children of Marian Burke, a retired trade-show manager, and Frank Burke, a retired NYPD inspector.
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Burke was born with Down syndrome at a time when little was known about the disorder, and his parents were told to institutionalize him.[1] Instead, they decided to raise him at home and nurture his talents with the help of his siblings.
From a young age, Burke enjoyed watching TV and movies and wanted to be on television. He was encouraged by his supportive family to follow his career objectives no matter how unconventional