Billie Burke
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Billie Burke, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Billie Burke Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Billie Burke reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Billie Burke's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 98% of Billie Burke's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Away Goes Prudence, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Billie Burke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billie Burke's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Billie Burke has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Dark Side of the Rainbow | Glinda (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | That's Entertainment! III | (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic | Self (archive footage) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Hollywood: The Dream Factory | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | Sergeant Rutledge | Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Young Philadelphians | Mrs. J. Arthur Allen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1951 | Father's Little Dividend | Doris Dunstan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Father of the Bride | Doris Dunstan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Golden Twenties | Self (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Boy From Indiana | Zelda Bagley | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Barkleys of Broadway | Mrs. Livingston Belney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | Billie Gets Her Man | Billie Baxter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Bachelor's Daughters | Molly Burns | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve on Broadway | Mrs. Laura Chandler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hi Diddle Diddle | Mrs. Prescott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Girl Trouble | Celeste Rowland | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Lavinia Timberlake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | What's Cookin'? | Agatha Courtney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | Daisy Stanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | One Night In Lisbon | Catherine Enfilden | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Topper Returns | Mrs. Clara Topper | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo | Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Hullabaloo | Penny Merriweather | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Captain is a Lady | Blossy Stort | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Irene | Mrs. Herman Vincent | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | And One Was Beautiful | Julia Lattimer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | The Wizard of Oz | Glinda | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Topper Takes a Trip | Mrs. Clara Topper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Young in Heart | Marmy Carleton | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Merrily We Live | Mrs. Emily Kilbourne | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Bride Wore Red | Contessa di Meina | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | Topper | Mrs. Topper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Craig's Wife | Mrs. Frazier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Piccadilly Jim | Eugenia Willis, Nesta's Sister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | My American Wife | Mrs. Robert Cantillon | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Splendor | Clarissa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Feather in Her Hat | Julia Trent Anders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Doubting Thomas | Paula Brown | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | After Office Hours | Mrs. Norwood | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Society Doctor | Mrs. Crane | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dinner at Eight | Millicent Jordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Julia Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1921 | The Education of Elizabeth | Elizabeth Banks | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | The Frisky Mrs. Johnson | Belle Johnson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Away Goes Prudence | Prudence Thorne | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Wanted: A Husband | Amanda Darcy Cole | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Sadie Love | Sadie Love | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | The Misleading Widow | Betty Taradine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1919 | Good Gracious, Annabelle | Annabelle Leigh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | In Pursuit of Polly | Polly Marsden | Super Hit | Similar → |
Billie Burke - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Billie Burke?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Billie Burke is "Away Goes Prudence" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Billie Burke acted in?
Billie Burke has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Billie Burke?
Other notable films include "The Frisky Mrs. Johnson", "Wanted: A Husband", and "Sadie Love".