Kate Burton
ActingAbout Kate Burton
Kate Burton is a Swiss-born Welsh-American stage and screen actress. She is best known for her TV roles as Vice President Sally Langston on ABC's Scandal, Vera Quinn on the Audience Network's series Full Circle, and Dr. Ellis Grey on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. She holds an BA in Russian Studies and European History from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, New Haven, Connecticut.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kate Burton reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Kate Burton's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kate Burton remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Kate Burton Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Kate Burton's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kate Burton.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Surrender | Barbara | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Violent Ends | Darlene Woodley | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | guts | Gabby | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Our Son | Maggie "Miggie" | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Dumb Money | Elaine Gill | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Breaking | Tami Stackhouse | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | The Codebreaker | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Where'd You Go, Bernadette | Ellen Idelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | At First Light | Kate | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Noël Coward's Present Laughter | Liz Essendine | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Martyrs | Eleanor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bleeding Heart | Martha | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Don't Look Back | Dr. Jeanette Barnes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Barefoot | Mrs. Wheeler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center | Mrs. Mullin | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Mariachi Gringo | Anne | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | Liberal Arts | Susan | Hit | Similar → |
| 2012 | 2 Days in New York | Bella | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Caris' Peace | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Puncture | Senator O'Reilly | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | 127 Hours | Aron's Mom | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Remember Me | Janine | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Consent | Susan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Spooner | Alice Spooner | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | What Just Happened | Doctor Randall | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Max Payne | Nicole Horne | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Hidden Treasure of the Mississippi | Aunt Birdy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Quid Pro Quo | Merilee | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Sherrybaby | Marcia Swanson | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Stay | Mrs. Letham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2005 | Ernest Hemingway: Rivers to the Sea | Narrator (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer | Connie Posey | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Obsessed | Sara Miller | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Swimfan | Carla Cronin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Tracy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | The Opportunists | Rest Home Sister | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Celebrity | Robin's Friend Cheryl | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Ellen Foster | Abigail Montford | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Ice Storm | Dorothy Franklin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mistrial | Katherine Donohue | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Looking for Richard | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | The First Wives Club | Woman in Bed | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | August | Helen Blathwaite | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Love Matters | Deborah | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Life with Mikey | Mrs. Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1988 | In from the Cold? A Portrait of Richard Burton | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Uncle Tom's Cabin | Ophelia | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Big Trouble in Little China | Margo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Alice in Wonderland | Alice | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Anne of the Thousand Days | Serving Maid (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
Kate Burton - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Kate Burton?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kate Burton is "Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel: Live from Lincoln Center" with a rating of 7.3/10.
How many movies has Kate Burton acted in?
Kate Burton has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Kate Burton?
Other notable films include "Big Trouble in Little China", "127 Hours", and "Anne of the Thousand Days".