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

The Wizard of Oz
Topper
Father of the Bride
Finishing School
Dinner at Eight
That's Entertainment! III
Society Doctor
Peggy
Irene
Father's Little Dividend

Top Movie Credits

Topper Mrs. Topper
Father of the Bride Doris Dunstan
Finishing School Mrs. Radcliffe
Dinner at Eight Millicent Jordan
That's Entertainment! III (archive footage)
Society Doctor Mrs. Crane
Peggy Peggy Cameron
Irene Mrs. Herman Vincent