Dorris Burke is an American sports announcer and analyst who began her broadcasting career in 1990. During her career, she worked on ESPN, ABC, WNBA, and many other reputed channels. She was also the first female commentator to call a New York Knicks game on radio and television.
Do you know that she is very good at sports and also played basketball since her school days? Even she gives continuity to her college days. She was a second-team All-Big East player once and twice made the all-tourney team of the Big East Women's Basketball Tournament. Later, she left to play basketball and focusing her study. After that, she was inducted into the Providence College Hall of Fame in 1999, the fifth woman so honored.
Besides these, she appeared in several films and TV shows which are listed below. To know more about her, you can read the below article.
Doris Burke Age, Birthday, Nationality
Dorris Burke was born in 1965 to your parents. Currently, she is aged 57 years old and her birthdate is January 4. She is from West Islip, New York, United States but was raised in Manasquan, New Jersey. She holds American nationality and belongs to the White ethnicity. Her birth sign is Aries and her religious views are Christianity.
Similarly, her parents' details are yet to be disclosed. However, she has seven older siblings whose details are also yet to be disclosed.
For education, she went to Manasquan High School when she started to play basketball in grade 2. She then enrolled at Providence College from where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in health service administration/social work. Later, she obtained her master's degree in Education.
Doris Burke Husband, Married, Kids
Dorris Burke has previously married her long-term boyfriend Gregg Burke after two years of dating in 1989. Together, the couple blessed two kids. They are Sarah Burke and Matthew Burke. Sadly, the couple later took divorced from each other. The reason behind their separation is still unknown. Currently, she seems to be single and focuses on her work seriously whether engaged in any relationship. Let's see what happens in the future with her life. Until then, stay in touch for new updates.
Doris Burke Salary, Net Worth
Doris Burke was a part of the entertainment industry for a long time. She is a sports announcer and analyst by profession and appeared in several movies and TV series as well. Thus, she probably earned the sum of a decent amount of money and fame throughout her career. Based on some online sites, her current estimated net worth is said to be $5 million and her salary is somewhere around $1 million. Her further financial details are yet to be disclosed. Her major source of income is her broadcasting career.
Gregg Burke Height, Weight
Doris Burke has a curved-shaped body with a body measurement of 34-27-37 inches. She used to wear a 34B bra cup size. Similarly, she has a pair of brown eyes and her hair color is blonde. Further, she stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and she weighs around 60 Kg. Overall, she has a fit and healthy body.
Movies
- Just Wright (2010)
- Soul (2020)
TV Shows
- NBA on ABC (1965) - Sport
- NBA on ESPN (1982) - NBA
- NBA Countdown (2002) - Sport
- The Spoils of Babylon (2014) - Comedy - 1 season
- NBA Sunday Showcase - Television program
- 2016 NBA Finals - TV series
Awards and Achievements
- Providence College Hall of Fame (1999)
- USA Today Rudy Award as the Best New Face in Sports Television (2003)
- Institute for International Sport's Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame (2004)
- Honorary doctorate from Providence College (2005)
- New England Basketball Hall of Fame (2006) North Providence Hall of Fame (2006)
- NCAA Silver Anniversary Award (2012)
- Basketball Hall of Fame's Curt Gowdy Media Award (2018)
Books
- Bird at the Buzzer (2011)
