Rick Burks

Richard Allen Burks (July 27, 1960 - February 19, 1989) was an American Musician and Actor. Burks was born in Oakland California. He is most notable for his portrayal of Michael Tutman in the 1987 horror/comedy film Blood Diner. Produced by Jimmy Maslon and Directed by Jackie Kong. He also made a minor appearance in the 1987 film The Underachievers and the 1988 film "Wicked Stepmother". He was also in numerous music videos; David Bowie's "Day-In Day-Out", Brenda Russell's "Piano In The Dark", Gladys Knight's "Livin On Next To Nothin", and Neil Young's "Hey Hey, My My".

Burks died at Cedars Sinai Hospital after his friend/drummer in their underground band, got drunk and hit a tree and then a pole on Wilshire and Beverly in Hollywood.