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- Preston Xavier Burke, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character from the medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy, which airs on ABC in the United States. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes, and was portrayed by actor Isaiah Washington from 2005 to 2007.
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May 10, 2023 · Isaiah Washington was fired from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ for using a homophobic slur while filming the series. The incident happened during a confrontation between Washington and his co-performer Patrick Dempsey, who was apparently late to the location on a certain day.
Preston Xavier Burke, [2] M.D., F.A.C.S., is a fictional character from the medical drama television series Grey's Anatomy, which airs on ABC in the United States. The character was created by series producer Shonda Rhimes, and was portrayed by actor Isaiah Washington from 2005 to 2007.
- History
- Personality
- Career
- Notes and Trivia
- Notable Episodes
- Memorable Quotes
Early Life
Preston grew up in Alabama, where his mother owns a restaurant. Before going to his high school prom, he was very nervous because he didn't know how to dance. He asked his uncle, who is good at dancing, to help him. His uncle agreed and taught him a few basic moves. He stayed up nights before the prom practicing his dance moves because he wanted to impress his date. On the night of the prom, it all worked out and he didn't step on his date's feet while dancing and she said that he was a wonde...
Education
He completed his pre-medical studies at Tulane University where he pledged Kappa Alpha Psi and went on to graduate first in his class from Johns Hopkins Medical School. While in college, he met Erica Hahn, who graduated in second place after him, beginning a rivalry between them.
Getting Shot and Tremor
When he was at Mercy West fighting for a heart for Denny, he rushed to the hospital to help Denny right away. Then he got shot in the shoulder before entering the hospital. The wound caused damage to the nerves in his arm and caused him to develop a tremor. He took a long time recovering, but he eventually regained use of his arm and hand and he was able to operate again.
He is a brilliant surgeon, however, he is sometimes overbearing, especially when it came to his relationship with Cristina. He is extremely neat and organized, particularly when it comes to his apartment, which is spotless. He is an excellent cook and plays the trumpet.
Dr. Preston Burke used to be the head cardiothoracic surgeon at Seattle Grace Hospital on a salary of $2 million. After completing pre-medical studies at Tulane University, Burke graduated first in his class from Johns Hopkins Medical School. He completed his cardiothoracic surgical fellowship at Seattle Grace Hospital. He was once the interim chie...
Cristina rarely called Burke by his first name, Preston.He learned to cook because his mother owned a restaurant in Alabama.He plays the trumpet and enjoys jazz music, especially Eugene Foote's. He performed surgery to remove the pacemaker on his musical hero at Foote's request, but against Burke's better judgment. Unfo...Burke was the only cardiothoracic transplant specialist at Seattle Grace, a role presumably taken over by Dr. Hahnupon on his departure.These episodes are Burke-centric or otherwise very informative about his life. 1. Who's Zoomin' Who? 2. Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response 3. Losing My Religion 4. I Am a Tree 5. Didn't We Almost Have It All? 6. We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Preston:Cristina, I could promise to hold you and to cherish you. I could promise to be there in sickness and in health. I could say till death do us part, but I won't. Those vows are for optimistic couples, ones full of hope. And I do not stand here on my wedding day optimistic or full of hope. I am not optimistic, I am not hopeful, I am sure, I a...
Apr 5, 2022 · In June of 2007, it was announced that Isaiah Washington’s character, Dr. Preston Burke, would not return after Grey’s Anatomy season 3. The news came as a shock as Washington was a lead character and the show was a huge hit.
May 2, 2019 · Isaiah Washington played a major role in the first three seasons of Grey's Anatomy. Dr. Preston Burke was not only the head of cardiothoracic surgery at Seattle Grace, but was engaged to the...
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Oct 26, 2023 · Back in 2007, Isaiah Washington, who played Dr. Preston Burke on the series, left the show amid scandal and even to this day, continues to battle with his former co-stars. At the time, Burke...
Isaiah Washington IV (born August 3, 1963) is an American actor and film producer. Following a series of film appearances, he came to prominence for portraying Dr. Preston Burke in the first three seasons of the series Grey's Anatomy from 2005 to 2007.
