Edwin J. Burke, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin J. Burke

screenwriter

Date of Birth: 30-Aug-1889

Place of Birth: Albany, New York, United States

Date of Death: 26-Sep-1944

Profession: screenwriter, actor, playwright, film director

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Edwin J.
Burke (August 30, 1889 – September 26, 1944) was an American screenwriter who was most known for writing some of Shirley Temple's earlier films. He won an Academy Award at the 5th Academy Awards in the category of Best Adapted Screenplay for the film Bad Girl.He was also a successful playwright. He wrote the play that inspired the film This Thing Called Love.