Let’s put it straight, there are tons of one-hit wonders in the industry. On the other hand, there are some actors who lead lengthy careers that span decades. Then there are the in-betweeners. That’s the category that Dazed and Confused actress Michelle Burke falls into.
She gained tons of success at some point but never quite built up the steam to become on-screen royalty. Nevertheless, Michelle Burke played many great roles in her day. Besides her time on Dazed and Confused, she also featured in Coneheads as Beldar (Dan Aykroyd) and Prymatt’s (Jane Curtin) daughter, Connie.
Altogether, it’s evident that Burke had her day in the sun, accomplishing a goal that many would wish to attain. With that in mind, it’s natural to wonder what ever happened to the actress.
Michelle Burke Back In The Day
As mentioned earlier, Michelle had a pretty sweet deal going for her at some point in her career. Even before her days on Dazed and Confused, Michelle Burke was already acting. In 1993, she played the role of Stacy in Fox’s teen sitcom, Parker Lewis Can’t Lose.
That same year, she landed the roles that made her somewhat a household name in the movies Dazed and Confused and Coneheads, respectively. Her onscreen journey did not end there, as she went on to star in movies. Some notable roles she picked up in the 90s include Jane in Tales From The Crypt, Josephine ‘Jo’ Bhaer in Little Men, and Nikki Reese in Major League II.
Where is She Now?
Burke never left the screens and has gone on to star in a handful of movies over the years. From the early 2000s to date, she’s still going at it. She appeared in a 2011 episode of Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior as Carol Langstrom.
In addition, she was Sarah in the short film Ben and Becca. More recently, she plays the role of Dr. Karen Nera in the psychological thriller, which is still in production. It’s important to note that for most of her work after 1997, Burke has been credited as Michelle Rene Thomas and Michelle Thomas.
But that’s not the only thing she has going for her. The Conehead actress went on to start a family, and it’s safe to say that’s a major passion project. The star has been married to Ringside band member Scott Thomas since 1995, which is pretty long in Hollywood years. Together, the couple has three beautiful children. Outside her life as an actress, Burke has hobbies that make her life more colorful.
She has disclosed that she is quite interested in collecting antiques and also enjoys playing the guitar. Altogether, it’s safe to say that Michelle Burke has a pretty sweet deal going for her at the moment.
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