Jackie Burroughs - Actor Profile

Jackie Burroughs

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 2, 1939
Birth Place: Lancashire, England, UK

About Jackie Burroughs

Jacqueline Burroughs (February 2, 1939 - September 22, 2010) was an English-born Canadian actress.

Known For: ActingIndustry Veteran

Jackie Burroughs Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Jackie Burroughs reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Jackie Burroughs's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 24% of Jackie Burroughs'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 Road to Avonlea: The Movie, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Jackie Burroughs Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Jackie Burroughs's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
Road to Avonlea: The Movie (1990) movie poster
★9.0

Road to Avonlea: The Movie: After her father is accused of embezzlement, wealthy Sara Stanley is sent to live with her deceased mother's relatives o

Road to Avonlea: The Movie

1990
★8.1
Anne of Green Gables (1985) movie poster
★8.1

Anne of Green Gables: At the turn of the century on Prince Edward Island, Matthew Cuthbert and his sister Marilla decide to take on an orphan

Anne of Green Gables

1985•Family
★7.9
‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen (1974) movie poster
★7.9

‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen: Various unrelated vignettes, often juxtaposing sound and image.

‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen

1974•Comedy
★7.4
An Avonlea Christmas (1998) movie poster
★7.4

An Avonlea Christmas: An Avonlea Christmas pays tribute to the indomitable and sometimes intolerable matriarch of the King family, Hetty King.

An Avonlea Christmas

1998•War
★7.1
Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life (2010) movie poster
★7.1

Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life: Jennie the terrier has everything a dog could ever wish for, but still feels that something is missing. She leaves home

Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life

2010•Family

Full Filmography

Every movie Jackie Burroughs has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2010 Small Town Murder Songs Olive Flop Similar →
2010 Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be More to Life Mother Goose Hit Similar →
2006 Deck the Halls Mrs. Ryor Average Similar →
2006 First Snow Maggie Average Similar →
2005 Martha Behind Bars Big Martha Flop Similar →
2005 Bailey's Billion$ Constance Pennington Average Similar →
2005 King's Ransom Granny Flop Similar →
2005 Fever Pitch Mrs. Warren Average Similar →
2004 Snow Lorna Hit Similar →
2004 The Republic Of Love Betty Flop Similar →
2004 Going the Distance Mother Libby Average Similar →
2004 Cavedweller Grandma Windsor Average Similar →
2004 Rhinoceros Eyes Mrs. Walnut Average Similar →
2004 The Winning Season Mrs. Young Flop Similar →
2003 Willard Mrs. Stiles Average Similar →
2003 A Guy Thing Aunt Budge Average Similar →
2001 On Their Knees Flora Flop Similar →
2001 Lost and Delirious Fay Vaughn Hit Similar →
1998 An Avonlea Christmas Hetty King Hit Similar →
1998 Last Night The Runner Hit Similar →
1998 Evidence of Blood Granny Dollar Average Similar →
1997 Platinum - Flop Similar →
1997 Elvis Meets Nixon Dodger Hit Similar →
1997 Bleeders Lexie Flop Similar →
1997 Star Wars: Ewoks - The Haunted Village Morag (voice) Flop Similar →
1993 Night Owl Dr. Matthews Flop Similar →
1992 Careful Frau Teacher Average Similar →
1990 Whispers Mrs. Yancey Flop Similar →
1990 Road to Avonlea: The Movie - Super Hit Similar →
1989 Final Notice - Flop Similar →
1989 Food of the Gods II Dr. Kate Travis Flop Similar →
1988 A Winter Tan Maryse Holder Flop Similar →
1987 John and the Missus Missus Average Similar →
1986 A Judgment in Stone Joan Smith Flop Similar →
1985 Anne of Green Gables Mrs. Amelia Evans Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Undergrads Nancy Galik Average Similar →
1985 The Care Bears Movie Spirit (voice) Average Similar →
1984 The Surrogate Woman at Anouk's Flop Similar →
1984 Overdrawn at the Memory Bank Emmaline Ozmondo Fingal Flop Similar →
1983 The Wars Miss Davenport Flop Similar →
1983 The Dead Zone Vera Smith Hit Similar →
1982 The Grey Fox Kate Hit Similar →
1981 The Intruder Eleanor Average Similar →
1981 Heavy Metal Katherine (voice) Hit Similar →
1980 The Kidnapping of the President Woman Agent Flop Similar →
1974 ‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen Carla Super Hit Similar →
1974 Monkeys in the Attic Wanda Flop Similar →
1972 A Fan's Notes Betty Blind Average Similar →
1968 The Ernie Game Gail Flop Similar →
1966 Notes for a Film About Donna & Gail Gail Average Similar →

Jackie Burroughs - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Jackie Burroughs?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jackie Burroughs is "Road to Avonlea: The Movie" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Jackie Burroughs acted in?

Jackie Burroughs has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Jackie Burroughs?

Other notable films include "Anne of Green Gables", "‘Rameau’s Nephew’ by Diderot (Thanx to Dennis Young) by Wilma Schoen", and "An Avonlea Christmas".

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