Billie Burke

Born: 1884-08-07

Birthplace: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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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Known For

Finishing School
The Wizard of Oz
Father of the Bride
Topper
Father's Little Dividend
Sergeant Rutledge
Dinner at Eight
Pepe
The Young Philadelphians
Eternally Yours

Top Movie Credits

Finishing School Mrs. Radcliffe
Father of the Bride Doris Dunstan
Topper Mrs. Topper
Sergeant Rutledge Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate
Dinner at Eight Millicent Jordan
Pepe Billie Burke
The Young Philadelphians Mrs. J. Arthur Allen