Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke (August , â€" May , ), better
known as Billie Burke, was an American actress who was famous on
Broadway and radio, and in silent and sound films. She is best known
to modern audiences as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie musical The Wizard of Oz ().Burke was
nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her
performance as Emily Kilbourne in Merrily We Live (). She is also
remembered for her appearances in the Topper film series. Her
trademark high, wavering, aristocratic speaking voice made her a
frequent choice to play dimwitted, spoiled society types.
known as Billie Burke, was an American actress who was famous on
Broadway and radio, and in silent and sound films. She is best known
to modern audiences as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer movie musical The Wizard of Oz ().Burke was
nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her
performance as Emily Kilbourne in Merrily We Live (). She is also
remembered for her appearances in the Topper film series. Her
trademark high, wavering, aristocratic speaking voice made her a
frequent choice to play dimwitted, spoiled society types.
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