Mary William Ethelbert Appleton " Billie " Burke[1] (August 7, 1884 – May 14, 1970) was an American actress, who was famous on Broadway and radio, and in silent and sound films.

Billie Burke. Actress: The Wizard of Oz. Billie Burke was born Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke on August 7, 1884 in Washington, D.C. Her father was the internationally famous clown, …

Oct 1, 2024 · Billie Burke is best remembered for her iconic performance as Glinda The Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz (1939). But her legacy spans far beyond that pink bubble — learn …

Thanks to the cult status of the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz, Billie Burke enjoys a once-a-year television comeback as the charming, ethereal, good witch Glinda, one of the twittery matron …

Billie Burke was the legendary actress who portrayed Glinda the Good Witch of the North in "The Wizard of Oz." Her real life was one of enchantment—and agony.

Billie Burke (1884–1970) was a beloved American actress known for her charm, wit, and graceful presence on stage and screen. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in a theatrical family, she …

Dec 18, 2020 · She had an almost six-decade career in show business, was the highest-paid star in silent movies for a while, and had a turbulent marriage as the second wife of Broadway …