Born on August 7, 1884, Billie Burke dazzled audiences long before she became Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz. A star of Broadway and early silent film, Burke’s melodic voice and ethereal presence made her an Edwardian fashion icon. She later married legendary impresario Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.
Her casting as Glinda was cinematic perfection — a warm, maternal performance that defined the archetype of the benevolent magical protector for generations of moviegoers.
