Mary William Ethelbert Appleton "Billie" Burke (August 7, 1884 – May 14, 1970) was an American actress primarily known to modern audiences for her role as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the musical film The Wizard of Oz.
Known as Billie Burke, she toured the U.S. and Europe with a circus because her father, Billy Burke, was employed with them as a singing clown. Her family ultimately settled in London where she was fortunate to see plays i...
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Date of birth:
- Aug 7, 1884
Date of death:
- May 14, 1970 (age 85 years)
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Also known as:
- Mary William Ethelbert Appleton "Billie" Burke
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