Billie Burke

Billie Burke captivated audiences on stage and screen, transitioning from Broadway stardom to a distinguished film career. She became indelibly linked to the role of the charmingly ditzy Mrs. Millicent Hornby in "Dinner at Eight" and the whimsical Mrs. Topper in the "Topper" film series. Her most iconic portrayal remains Glinda, the Good Witch, in the timeless classic "The... more Wizard of Oz." Burke's career, spanning over four decades, also included memorable turns in "Father of the Bride" and John Ford's "Sergeant Rutledge," solidifying her status as a versatile and beloved performer. less