Mary William Ethelbert Appleton "Billie" Burke (August 7, 1884 – May 14, 1970) was an acclaimed American actress, famous on Broadway and in early silent film, but is primarily known to modern audiences as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the movie musical The Wizard of Oz. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Emily Kilbourne in Merrily We Live and is also remembered for her appearances in the Topper series. Billie...
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Mary William Ethelbert Appleton "Billie" Burke (August 7, 1884 – May 14, 1970) was an acclaimed American actress, famous on Broadway and in early silent film, but is primarily known to modern audiences as Glinda the Good Witch of the North in the movie musical The Wizard of Oz. She was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance as Emily Kilbourne in Merrily We Live and is also remembered for her appearances in the Topper series. Billie...