John Burke was born on March 8, 1922 in Rye, Sussex, England, UK. He was a writer, known for Der Equalizer (1985), The Frighteners (1972) and Im Banne des Dr. Monserrat (1967). He was married to Jean Williams. He died on September 20, 2011 in Kirkcudbridge, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
