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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Billie Burke 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: Comedy
The majority of Billie Burke's filmography leans towards the Comedy 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 48% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Billie Burke remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Dark Side of the Rainbow, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Billie Burke Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Billie Burke's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Billie Burke.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ziegfeld on Film | Herself (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 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) | Average | Similar → |
| 1960 | Pepe | Billie Burke | Average | 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 → |
| 1949 | The Barkleys of Broadway | Mrs. Livingston Belney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1946 | The Bachelor's Daughters | Molly Burns | Average | Similar → |
| 1945 | The Cheaters | Clara Pidgeon | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Gildersleeve on Broadway | Mrs. Laura Chandler | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Hi Diddle Diddle | Mrs. Prescott | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Girl Trouble | Celeste Rowland | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | They All Kissed the Bride | Mrs. Drew | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | In This Our Life | Lavinia Timberlake | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | What's Cookin'? | Agatha Courtney | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Man Who Came to Dinner | Daisy Stanley | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Topper Returns | Mrs. Clara Topper | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo | Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dulcy | Eleanor Forbes | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Captain Is a Lady | Blossy Stort | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Irene | Mrs. Herman Vincent | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | And One Was Beautiful | Julia Lattimer | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Remember? | Mrs. Bronson | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Eternally Yours | Aunt Abby | Average | 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 | Average | Similar → |
| 1936 | Piccadilly Jim | Eugenia Willis, Nesta's Sister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Splendor | Clarissa | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | A Feather in Her Hat | Julia Trent Anders | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Doubting Thomas | Paula Brown | Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Becky Sharp | Lady Bareacres | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | After Office Hours | Mrs. Norwood | Average | Similar → |
| 1935 | Society Doctor | Mrs. Crane | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Forsaking All Others | Aunt Paula | Average | Similar → |
| 1934 | Finishing School | Mrs. Radcliffe | Average | Similar → |
| 1933 | Dinner at Eight | Millicent Jordan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Only Yesterday | Julia Warren | Hit | Similar → |
| 1933 | Christopher Strong | Lady Elaine Strong | Average | Similar → |
| 1932 | A Bill of Divorcement | Meg Fairfield | Average | Similar → |
| 1918 | In Pursuit of Polly | Polly Marsden | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1916 | Gloria's Romance | Gloria Stafford (as Miss Billie Burke) | Average | 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 "The Dark Side of the Rainbow" with a rating of 8.7/10.
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 Wonderful Wizard of Oz: The Making of a Movie Classic", "The Wizard of Oz", and "In Pursuit of Polly".