American actress
Born: August 7, 1884
Died: May 14, 1970
Billie Burke (1884–1970) was an American actress best known for her iconic role as Glinda the Good Witch in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Born Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke in Washington, D.C., she grew up in a theatrical family, which sparked her early interest in performing. Burke began her career on the stage in London and New York, gaining popularity for her charm and comedic timing.
In 1914, she married Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld, becoming a prominent figure in the theater world. With the advent of sound in cinema, Burke transitioned to film, bringing her effervescent personality to a variety of roles. She appeared in more than 80 films, including Dinner at Eight (1933) and Merrily We Live (1938), for which she earned an Academy Award nomination.
Burke’s career spanned over five decades, and she remained a beloved figure in Hollywood for her distinct voice and whimsical demeanor. Even after her husband’s death, she continued to work, eventually becoming a television personality. Billie Burke passed away in 1970 at the age of 85, leaving behind a legacy as one of Hollywood’s most enduring and endearing actresses.
Billie Burke’s 5 most popular quotes
- If I ever loved a man better than I love my art, I should marry him and leave the stage. But I have never met such a man.
- I think when an actress marries she should leave the stage. She cannot be happy if she is married and remains on the stage. She must care more for her art or for her husband.
- An actress who has the gift of swaying the emotions of an audience, of compelling tribute of tears, or of moving the public to joyous merriment, cannot always be satisfied to set aside her whole career, in the work that she loves, simply because she is married.
- A woman past forty should make up her mind to be young; not her face.
- There is no reason why marriage should necessarily compel an actress to forego her career.
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