IMDb > Billie Burke
Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage board
Filmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv schedule
Biographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage board
External Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clips

Billie Burke More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 4 | slideshow | add photos) Videos (see all 20 NEW)
Topper (1937) -- A fun-loving couple, finding that they died and are now ghosts, decide to shake up the stuffy lifestyle of a friend of theirs.
The Wizard of Oz (1939) -- Clip from The Wizard of Oz
Sergeant Rutledge (1960) -- Trailer this classic western suspense film
The Wizard of Oz (1939) -- Promo clip reviewing features and specs for the Ultimate Collector's Edition release.
Eternally Yours (1939) -- Anita Halstead, swept off her feet by magician Arturo, finds the results less than magical.

Overview

Date of Death:
14 May 1970, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Mini Biography:
Her father was the internationally famous clown, Billy Burke, and she... more
Trivia:
A 1919 Cadillac, owned by Flo and Billie is now in the possession of ... more
STARmeter: ?
Up 11% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win more
Alternate Names:
Miss Billie Burke

Filmography

Actress
View by NEW
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Sergeant Rutledge (1960) Mrs. Cordelia Fosgate 1960 - 7.5 (1,067)
- 2. "77 Sunset Strip" (1958)   Mavis (1 episode, 1960) 1960 - 8.1 (210)
- 3. The Young Philadelphians (1959)   Mrs. J. Arthur Allen, Owner Allen Oil Co. 1959 - 7.2 (993)
AKAs:
  • The City Jungle (UK)
- 4. "Playhouse 90" (1956)   Mrs. Purcell / Mrs. Rutledge (2 episodes, 1957-1958) 1958 - 8.5 (67)
- 5. "Matinee Theatre" (1955)   (1 episode, 1956) 1956 - 7.2 (12)
- 6. "The Eddie Cantor Comedy Theater" (1955)   (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 8.0 (5)
- 7. "The Best of Broadway" (1954)   Martha Brewster (1 episode, 1955) 1955 - 6.5 (7)
- 8. Small Town Girl (1953) Mrs. Livingston 1953 - 6.4 (183)
- 9. "Doc Corkle" (1952) 1952 - -
- 10. Father's Little Dividend (1951)   Doris Dunstan 1951 - 6.6 (1,248)
AKAs:
  • Laugh Track: Father's Little Dividend (USA: video title (redubbed comic version))
- 11. Three Husbands (1951)   Mrs. Jenny Bard Whittaker 1951 - 6.7 (19)
AKAs:
  • Letter to Three Husbands
- 12. "Lights Out" (1946)   (1 episode, 1950) 1950 - 6.9 (24)
- 13. Father of the Bride (1950) Doris Dunstan 1950 - 7.3 (3,547)
- 14. The Boy from Indiana (1950) Zelda Bagley 1950 - 5.2 (11)
- 15. And Baby Makes Three (1949) Mrs. Marvin Fletcher 1949 - 5.3 (48)
- 16. The Barkleys of Broadway (1949) Mrs. Livingston Belney 1949 - 6.8 (929)
- 17. Billie Gets Her Man (1948) 1948 - -
- 18. Silly Billy (1948) Billie 1948 - -
- 19. The Bachelor's Daughters (1946)   Molly 1946 - 6.5 (25)
AKAs:
  • Bachelor Girls (UK)
- 20. Breakfast in Hollywood (1946)   Mrs. Frances Cartwright 1946 - 4.9 (53)
AKAs:
  • The Mad Hatter (UK)
- 21. The Cheaters (1945)   Mrs. James C. Pidgeon 1945 - 7.2 (190)
AKAs:
  • The Castaways (USA: reissue title)
- 22. Swing Out, Sister (1945) Jessica Mariman 1945 - -
- 23. Gildersleeve on Broadway (1943) Mrs. Laura Chandler 1943 - 5.7 (66)
- 24. You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith (1943) Aunt Harriet Crandall 1943 - -
- 25. So's Your Uncle (1943) Minerva 1943 - -
- 26. Hi Diddle Diddle (1943)   Liza Prescott 1943 - 7.2 (111)
AKAs:
  • Diamonds and Crime (USA: reissue title)
  • Try and Find It
- 27. Girl Trouble (1942) Mrs. Rowland 1942 - 6.1 (16)
- 28. They All Kissed the Bride (1942) Mrs. Drew 1942 - 6.9 (157)
- 29. In This Our Life (1942) Lavinia Timberlake 1942 - 7.3 (1,182)
- 30. What's Cookin'? (1942)   Agatha Courtney 1942 - 7.7 (14)
AKAs:
  • Wake Up and Dream (UK)
- 31. The Man Who Came to Dinner (1942) Daisy Stanley 1942 - 7.7 (2,244)
- 32. One Night in Lisbon (1941) Catherine Enfilden 1941 - 7.9 (24)
- 33. Topper Returns (1941) Mrs. Clara Topper 1941 - 6.9 (873)
- 34. The Wild Man of Borneo (1941) Bernice Marshall, Boardinghouse Keeper 1941 - 5.9 (37)
- 35. Hullabaloo (1940) Penny Merriweather 1940 - 6.0 (68)
- 36. Dulcy (1940) Eleanor Forbes 1940 - 6.4 (62)
- 37. The Captain Is a Lady (1940) Blossy Stort 1940 - 6.5 (63)
- 38. Irene (1940) Mrs. Herman Vincent 1940 - 6.7 (140)
- 39. And One Was Beautiful (1940) Mrs. Julia Lattimer 1940 - 6.6 (87)
- 40. The Ghost Comes Home (1940) Cora Adams 1940 - 6.2 (43)
- 41. Remember? (1939) Mrs. Louise Bronson 1939 - 5.7 (134)
- 42. Eternally Yours (1939) Aunt Abby 1939 - 5.7 (198)
- 43. The Wizard of Oz (1939) Glinda 1939 - 8.3 (93,375)
- 44. Bridal Suite (1939)   Mrs. Lillian McGill 1939 - 5.3 (31)
AKAs:
  • Maiden Voyage
- 45. Zenobia (1939)   Mrs. Bessie Tibbett 1939 - 6.0 (185)
AKAs:
  • Elephants Never Forget (UK)
- 46. Topper Takes a Trip (1938) Mrs. Clara Topper 1938 - 6.6 (339)
- 47. The Young in Heart (1938) Marmy Carleton 1938 - 7.4 (301)
- 48. Merrily We Live (1938) Mrs. Emily Kilbourne 1938 - 7.2 (370)
- 49. Everybody Sing (1938) Diana Bellaire 1938 - 6.1 (176)
- 50. Navy Blue and Gold (1937) Mrs. Alyce Gates 1937 - 6.8 (140)
- 51. The Bride Wore Red (1937) Contessa di Meina 1937 - 6.5 (201)
- 52. Topper (1937) Mrs. Clara Topper 1937 - 7.4 (2,405)
- 53. Parnell (1937) Miss Clara Wood 1937 - 4.9 (136)
- 54. Craig's Wife (1936) Mrs. Frazier 1936 - 7.6 (223)
- 55. Piccadilly Jim (1936) Eugenia Willis, Nesta's Sister 1936 - 6.8 (92)
- 56. My American Wife (1936) Mrs. Robert Cantillon 1936 - 7.8 (5)
- 57. Splendor (1935)   Clarissa 1935 - 6.3 (33)
AKAs:
  • Splendour
- 58. A Feather in Her Hat (1935) Julia Trent Anders 1935 - 6.5 (31)
- 59. She Couldn't Take It (1935)   Mrs. Daniel Van Dyke 1935 - 7.3 (18)
AKAs:
  • Woman Tamer (UK)
- 60. Doubting Thomas (1935) Paula Brown 1935 - 6.8 (31)
- 61. Becky Sharp (1935)   Lady Bareacres 1935 - 6.2 (300)
AKAs:
  • Lady of Fortune (USA: reissue title (cut version))
- 62. After Office Hours (1935) Mrs. Norwood 1935 - 6.3 (200)
- 63. Society Doctor (1935)   Mrs. Crane 1935 - 6.3 (38)
AKAs:
  • After Eight Hours
- 64. Forsaking All Others (1934) Aunt Paula 1934 - 6.2 (311)
- 65. We're Rich Again (1934) Mrs. Linda Page 1934 - 7.1 (86)
- 66. Finishing School (1934) Mrs. Helen Crawford Radcliff 1934 - 6.5 (96)
- 67. Where Sinners Meet (1934)   Eustasia 1934 - 5.7 (36)
AKAs:
  • The Dover Road (UK)
- 68. Only Yesterday (1933) Julia Warren 1933 - 7.4 (104)
- 69. Dinner at Eight (1933) Millicent Jordan 1933 - 7.8 (3,226)
- 70. Christopher Strong (1933) Lady Elaine Strong 1933 - 6.1 (416)
- 71. A Bill of Divorcement (1932) Meg Fairfield 1932 - 6.5 (561)
- 72. The Education of Elizabeth (1921) Elizabeth Banks 1921 - -
- 73. The Frisky Mrs. Johnson (1920) Belle Johnson 1920 - -
- 74. Away Goes Prudence (1920) Prudence Thorne 1920 - -
- 75. Wanted: A Husband (1919) Amanda Darcy Cole 1919 - -
- 76. Sadie Love (1919) Sadie Love 1919 - -
- 77. The Misleading Widow (1919) Betty Taradine 1919 - -
- 78. Good Gracious, Annabelle (1919) Annabelle Leigh 1919 - -
- 79. The Make-Believe Wife (1918) Phyllis Ashbrook 1918 - -
- 80. In Pursuit of Polly (1918)   Polly Marsden 1918 - -
AKAs:
  • The Pursuit of Polly
- 81. Let's Get a Divorce (1918) Mme. Cyprienne Marcey 1918 - -
- 82. Eve's Daughter (1918) Irene Simpson-Bates 1918 - -
- 83. The Land of Promise (1917) Nora Marsh 1917 - -
- 84. Arms and the Girl (1917) Ruth Sherwood 1917 - -
- 85. The Mysterious Miss Terry (1917) Mavis Terry 1917 - -
- 86. Gloria's Romance (1916) (as Miss Billie Burke) Gloria Stafford 1916 - -
- 87. Peggy (1916) Peggy Cameron 1916 - -
Soundtrack
View by NEW
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Hi Diddle Diddle (1943)   (performer: "Tannhauser: Pilgrim's Chorus") 1943 - 7.2 (111)
AKAs:
  • Diamonds and Crime (USA: reissue title)
  • Try and Find It
- 2. The Wizard of Oz (1939) (performer: "'Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are', 'The House Began To Pitch', 'As Mayor of the Munchkin City', 'As Coroner, I Must Aver', 'Ding Dong The Witch is Dead', 'Lullaby League', 'Lollipop Guild' and 'We Welcome You to Munchkinland'" (uncredited)) 1939 - 8.3 (93,375)
- 3. Bridal Suite (1939)   ("Funiculi, Funicula" (1880) (uncredited)) 1939 - 5.3 (31)
AKAs:
  • Maiden Voyage
- 4. Zenobia (1939)   (performer: "I Dreamt I Dwelt in Marble Halls" (1843) (uncredited)) 1939 - 6.0 (185)
AKAs:
  • Elephants Never Forget (UK)
- 5. We're Rich Again (1934) ("She'll Be Comin' 'Round the Mountain When She Comes") 1934 - 7.1 (86)
Self
View by NEW
Year Gross (USD) Rating
- 1. Pepe (1960) Herself, Cameo appearance 1960 - 4.9 (283)
- 2. "The Ed Wynn Show" (1949)   Herself - Actress (1 episode, 1950) 1950 - -
1 TV episode:
- 3. Picture People No. 2: Hollywood Sports (1941) Herself 1941 - -
- 4. Screen Snapshots Series 9, No. 20 (1930) Herself, Mrs. Florenz Ziegfeld 1930 - -
- 5. Glorifying the American Girl (1929) Herself 1929 - 7.2 (339)
- 6. Our Mutual Girl (1914) Herself 1914 - -
- 1. "Today Tonight"  
1 TV episode:
- 2. "Broadway: The American Musical" (2004) Herself
- 3. Ziegfeld on Film (2004) (V) Herself
- 4. That's Entertainment! III (1994) (uncredited) Herself (clip from "Wizard of Oz")
- 5. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990) (TV) Glinda
- 6. "Ford Star Jubilee"  
1 TV episode:

Additional Details

Other Works:
Print ads: Lucky Strike cigarettes. more
Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 2 Portrayals | 2 Print Biographies more
Genres:
Comedy | Romance | Drama | Musical more

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for Billie Burke
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Pepe 1961 liamichael
I have a boardgame from the 1905 with Billie Burke's Picture whosays29
29 inches mmb12398
Person Life? lonerose05
More Talent in the Family lonerose05
Patricia Ziegfeld [1916-2008] richsmi
more
Find where Billie Burke is credited alongside another name
Billie Burke &  
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.
Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.