Bourke Floyd, most known for his character Brady on Dawson’s Creek, is making his way back into the spotlight. In the past several years he has made his comeback in multiple series like A Grunts Life and The Cleaning Lady, and he hasn’t not stopped there. His new movie The Locksmith will be premiering this February. When he isn't starring on screen he spends time raising funds for the American Leukemia Lymphoma Society, walking for the Alzheimer’s Association, and auctioning off VIP experiences through Charity Buzz. Jejune got a chance to catch up with Bourke on his new projects and current charitable contributions.

Where are you based?
Los Angeles.

What inspired you to start acting?
I’ve always been a performer, ever since I was very young, and started taking theater classes when I was a freshman in high school. I knew I would always be some sort of performer, but I am still humbled and overwhelmed with gratitude that I get to be an actor for my career and can support my family through acting.

How did it feel to return to acting after your break? Was it hard?
My return to acting was somewhat of a whirlwind, in part because of having been gone for over a decade and the advancement in technology incorporated into the industry, but also because COVID shut the world down only about two months after I had made a return.

What made you decide to make your comeback to the TV and film industry in the past couple of years?
My son saw me on television at a friend's house. Luca's best friend Chetan’s older brother was streaming Dawson’s Creek and suddenly there his dad was on screen. My son had never really known that I had been an actor before and when he saw me on television, a much YOUNGER ME mind you, he absolutely flipped out. With his excitement and my wife Lee’s encouragement, I decided to make an attempt at acting again. I never thought I would possibly see this kind of success again.

You are infamous for playing Brady in Dawson’s Creek. How did that shape you as an actor?
Working on Dawson’s was an amazing experience and I am still friends with so many of my cast and crew to this day. Dawson’s Creek was such an iconic show at a time when network television was still by appointment, people didn’t STREAM anything, they had watch parties for the live, original broadcast on Wednesday night. It’s been amazing to see the interest in it resurrected via streaming today. I count myself so incredibly fortunate to have experienced that level of product with actors who would go on to win Academy Awards (Michelle Williams) and with such brilliantly written material.

Now that you are back you have taken on a ton of projects! You are currently playing Teddy Jones in A Grunts Life. Can you tell us a bit about this film?
Playing Lieutenant Colonel Teddy Jones on A Grunt’s Life has been one of the most fun experiences of my life, both professional and personal. AGL appears on and is produced by VetTV, a veteran-run network that provides entertainment from the unique view of veterans, but in a manner that is appealing to all, those who have and those who haven’t served. This irreverent, dark comedy was not only a blast to shoot, the friendships I made during the process will be some I have for life.

You are playing Nick in The Cleaning Lady, can you tell us a bit about this show?
The Cleaning Lady is an incredible show in its second season on FOX with next-day streaming via a partnership with HULU. The cast of this show is so incredible and the storyline of a former doctor who has immigrated to the US in order to get life-saving medical treatment for her son. The star of the show, Elodie Young, is simply magnificent. My character, Nick, is the right-hand man of a Drug Lord, and trust me when I say, Nick has one heck of an exciting send-off from the show.

You are also playing Roscoe in Station 19. What is your favorite part about this show?
Station 19 is a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy and is set around a firehouse in Seattle. What I loved most about working on ”Station 19” is that the show deals honestly and directly with so many important social issues facing our country today. The team of writers on the show and the Show Runner never shy away from facing racial prejudice, human rights violations, and with my character’s storyline in particular, domestic violence. Being a part of the Shonda Rhimes universe is so humbling and truly an honor.

You also have a new movie coming out soon, Locksmith. Can you tell us a bit about this film?
The Locksmith releases February 3rd and stars Ryan Phillippe, Kate Bosworth and Ving Rhames. This is an edge of your seat, popcorn movie and was such a wonderful experience to be a part of. The Locksmith is the director, Nicholas Harvard’s first feature film as Director, but he is of the world of Taylor Sheridan and is a genius. There is one thing about The Locksmith about which I simply cannot rave enough, the production designer Kassandra DeAngelis created sets on location in Las Cruces, New Mexico that were authentic to the most minute of details. I loved being a part of this film and I’m looking forward to everyone seeing it.

Do you have any new goals and/or hopes since coming back to acting?
My goal for acting is the same as my goal for life, do work I can be proud of that makes my kids think I’m cool haha. Coming back that’s really all that matters to me — making my family proud. I’d love to play a dad who has secret superpowers, but I’d settle for playing a dad that tells great jokes.

Not only are you a talented actor, but Jejune loves how active you are about giving back! Please tell us about your work with the American Leukemia Lymphoma Society. What inspired you to partner with them?
The American Leukemia Lymphoma Society is such an important organization. A friend of mine, Andrew McMahon is a survivor of leukemia, as documented in the film Dear Jack and I have had other connections to the organization. Blood borne cancers affect so many people, but children in particular, and I love being able to work with ALL and their partners to raise funds and awareness. I have a personal investment in helping others with children fighting cancer, and I will never stop trying to help.

What advice would you share with others struggling with loved ones with cancer?
When a loved one is fighting cancer each person has an individual path and journey that is solely theirs and completely unique to them. There can be guilt, grief, anger, frustration, and true anguish but the only thing I can universally say is that the most important thing to remember is that you are not alone in this fight, and no matter what you’re feeling, it’s valid. Just remember that it’s not the circumstance or your feelings that define you, it’s how you respond. Do your best to keep your chin up and stay productive, never EVER give up, and know that you are NOT alone.

You also auction different experiences through Charity Buzz (with 100 percent of the proceeds going to LLS Greater LA Chapter). Can you tell us a bit about how Charity Buzz works?
Charity Buzz is one of my favorite organizations on the planet. I have auctioned VIP days at Universal and other crazy experiences through the Charity Buzz app and website, and the proceeds raised have gone to charity. There are so many great travel experiences, meet and greets, VIP tickets, and memorabilia available on Charity Buzz, and I highly recommend checking it out for one-of-a-kind gifts for others or yourself.

You also work with the Alzheimer’s Association. Can you tell us a little bit about this and what drew you to work with them?
I think the only thing harder than losing a child is watching one of your parents or grandparents who you have always looked to as a hero, mentally diminish before your very eyes. The Alzheimer's Association is going to crack the code, I have every faith that they truly are, and perhaps even in my lifetime. Even before the code is cracked, the Alzheimer’s Association has made a better quality of life for so many suffering and their families.

Do you have any advice for someone who is struggling with a loved one with Alzheimer’s?
The only advice I can give to those facing a family member with Alzheimer’s, beyond the same advice I shared regarding those fighting cancer, also expand it to say find joy in the moments of clarity, whether they be a few days or a few seconds. Find those moments and hold them close to your heart.

Are there any new projects for the new year you have been working on and are excited to share with us?
There are a few projects I can’t discuss yet, but one that I am very excited about and can share is the Paramount+ series “American Tragedies: Waco - The Trials” which will premier in April of this year. This series is a follow-up to the original Paramount series WACO from 2018 and stars Michael Shannon and Giovanni Ribisi amongst many others. This series picks up in the aftermath of the siege of the Branch Davidian Compound in Waco, TX, and follows the real-life events surrounding the trials of those charged. In the series, I play ATF Agent Jamie Helliver, and between reading the scripts and doing my own research I was on the edge of my seat with the real-life story. I’m excited for everyone to see that series.

It has been a crazy few years. How have you been staying positive?
I have my family, my friends, and my health. I have a roof over my head and food to eat. When there are so many people who cannot claim all of those things, who am I to not be positive. Positivity is a choice for people in my position and not everyone has that blessing. It’s easier to be positive when I have so many things for which to be grateful, and focusing on the things I have and not the things I don’t, is how I maintain that positive mindset.

What is your motto in life?
The same boiling water that softens a potato hardens an egg. It’s not your circumstances that define you, but how you react.

To learn more about Bourke, please follow him via the links below:
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Instagram: @bourke_floyd

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