Billie Burke The Real Glinda

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1. When was Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke, better known as 'Billie' born? October 2nd, 1895 in Charlotte, NC December 15th, 1910 in London, England August 7th, 1885 in Washington, DC January 26th, 1900 in New York City

2. What was the occupation of her father, William 'Billy' Burke? He was a famous clown in the Barnum Bailey Circus. Her father was one of New York City's most notorious gangland figures. Mr. Burke was the Speaker of the House in the NC State Senate. He was a successful Broadway producer.

3. How old was Billie when she made made her professional acting debut? 12 years old 6 years old 20 years old 18 years old

4. Which one of these very successful men was Billie married to? William Gillette Florenz Ziegfeld David O. Selznick John Barrymore

5. For her performance in which of the following movies did Billie receive her only Academy Award nomination? Topper The Wizard Of Oz Merrily We Live Dinner At Eight

6. Billie Burke was 39 years old when she played Glinda in 'The Wizard of Oz'? True False

7. Two events happened to Billie in 1932 that changed her life forever. One was the success of her first substantial speaking role in a 'talkie'. What was the other event? Her marriage ended in a bitter divorce. Her beloved husband died. She read 'The Wizard of Oz' for the first time. An automobile accident left Billie profoundly deaf.

8. Billie wrote two autobiographies. One was called 'With A Feather On My Nose'. What was the title of the other one? The Other Side Of My Rainbow And Love In My Heart With Powder On My Nose But I Was Never Glinda

9. Billie was 75 years old when she made her final film appearance? True False

10. Can you finish one of Billie's favorite quotes: 'Age is something that ________ ' ? That stands between us and a memorial service. Men cure by dating their daughter's friends. Doesn't matter, unless you are a cheese. Women never admit, past the age of knowing better.