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Biography
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton "Billie" Burke (August 7, 1884 – May 14, 1970) was an American actress. She is primarily known to modern audiences as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the musical film The Wizard of Oz. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Emily Kilbourne in Merrily We Live.
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Billie Burke is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes The Dark Side of the Rainbow (2000), The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990), The Wizard of Oz (1939), Parnell (1937), Matinee Theater (1955), 77 Sunset Strip (1958), Lights Out (1949), Society Doctor (1935). The recorded credits span 1919 to 2000, including 25 movies and 3 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies25
TV shows3
Active years represented1919–2000
Place of birthWashington, District of Columbia, USA
Died
Also known as
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke · Miss Billie Burke
Known for
MovieThe Dark Side of the Rainbow
MovieThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic
MovieThe Wizard of Oz
MovieParnell
TV ShowMatinee Theater
TV Show77 Sunset Strip
TV ShowLights Out
MovieSociety Doctor
MovieThe Cheaters
MovieGirl Trouble
MovieZenobia
MovieFather of the Bride
MovieIn This Our Life
MovieForsaking All Others
MovieThe Bachelor's Daughters
MovieFather's Little Dividend
MovieThey All Kissed the Bride
MovieThat's Entertainment! III
MovieBreakfast in Hollywood
MovieTopper
MovieSmall Town Girl
MovieSo's Your Uncle
MovieSergeant Rutledge
MovieThe Boy From Indiana
MovieMerrily We Live
MovieThe Barkleys of Broadway
MovieThe Wild Man of Borneo
MovieSadie Love