- While waiting in line to meet two football stars of the New York Jets, Mike (ten years old at the time) and his two younger brothers were randomly pulled out of line in order to star in their own TV commercial.
- In 1992, was only 16 years old and still in High School when he created and became the host of a comedy talk show for cable TV. He and the show became a big hit within the state of Connecticut(USA)
- In early 1993, Mike made an attempt to become David Letterman's replacement for the NBC talk show "Late Night". He had contacted NBC and sent in an audition tape which featured clips from his TV show "Comedy After Dark starring Mike Burke." NBC replied soon after. They said they would consider his audition tape if he could get his work protected through the Writers Guild of America and get a credited Agent. Mike decided not to go further with his pursuit choosing to instead graduate High School with his fellow classmates. Conan O'Brien was eventually chosen as the new host of Late Night.
- Besides acting and film making, Mike is a published poet, a skilled photographer, skilled furniture builder, a talented artist having created many paintings and has even sold a series of drawings. He can also build a computer from scratch.
- Was only twelve years old when he became a stand-up comic performing at parties and eventually a restaurant.
- Mother is of Italian and English-Canadian descent, Father is of Irish and French-Canadian descent.
- Shares a birthday with Bette Midler, Richard Pryor, Woody Allen, Treat Williams, and Carol Alt.
- Is the oldest of four. Brothers Jason (b. 1977), Chris (b. 1979), and sister Ryan (b. 1985)
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