Delta Burke
Biography
Delta Burke is an American actress and producer. She is known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the CBS sitcom Designing Women. Burke's other television credits include Filthy Rich, Delta, Women of the House, DAG, and Boston Legal. She has also appeared in the films Sordid Lives, What Women Want, and Good Boy!. On stage, Burke has starred in the Broadway productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Steel Magnolias. Burke has produced and starred in several TV movies. She has received two Emmy Award nominations for her performance in Designing Women.
Career overview
Delta Burke is an American actress known for her work in television and film. She began her acting career in the early 1980s with a role in the television series Filthy Rich. Burke's early career also included a stint in the sitcom Delta, which aired from 1992 to 1993.
Burke's most notable role to date is that of Suzanne Sugarbaker in the CBS sitcom Designing Women, which she played from 1986 to 1991. During her time on the show, Burke received two Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In addition to her work on Designing Women, Burke has appeared in a number of other television series, including Women of the House, DAG, and Boston Legal.
Burke has also had a successful film career, appearing in movies such as Sordid Lives, What Women Want, and Good Boy!. On stage, Burke has starred in Broadway productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie and Steel Magnolias. Throughout her career, Burke has demonstrated her versatility as an actress, taking on a wide range of roles in both television and film.
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71 titles- Dolly Parton's Heartstrings (2019) as Ellie Holder
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Tessa Wells
- Bridal Fever (2008) as Dahlia Marchand
- The Wedding Bells (2007) as Sheila Pontell
- The Year Without a Santa Claus (2006) as Mrs. Claus
- Boston Legal (2004) as Bella Horowitz
- Good Boy! (2003) as Barbara Ann (voice)
- Going for Broke (2003) as Laura Bancroft
- The Designing Women Reunion (2003)
- Hansel & Gretel (2002) as Stepmother
- Dangerous Child (2001) as Sally Cambridge
- What Women Want (2000) as Eve
- DAG (2000) as Judith Whitman
- Sordid Lives (2000) as Noleta Nethercott
- Family Law (1999) as Marcie Dell
- Popular (1999) as Cherry Cherry
- Any Day Now (1998) as Teresa O'Brien
- The View (1997) as Self
- Melanie Darrow (1997) as Melanie Darrow
- Melanie Darrow (1997) Producer
- Promised Land (1996)
- The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) as Self
- A Promise to Carolyn (1996) as Debra
- Maternal Instincts (1996) as Tracy Horton
- Maternal Instincts (1996) Executive Producer
- Women of the House (1995) as Suzanne Sugarbaker
- Simon & Simon: In Trouble Again (1995) as Mrs. Heiser
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Julia Fitzgerald
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Diana Winslow
- The Mighty Jungle (1994)
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Sister Michael / Maggie Donovan
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Myrtle Beech
- Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
- Delta (1992) as Delta Bishop
- Day-O (1992) as Grace Connors
- The Carol Burnett Show (1991) as Skit Characters
- Love and Curses... and All That Jazz (1991) as Desiree
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) as Self
- Where the Hell's That Gold?!!? (1988) as Germany
- Dolly (1987) as Self
- Designing Women (1986) as Suzanne Sugarbaker
- A Bunny's Tale (1985) as Margie
- Who's the Boss? (1984)
- 1st & Ten (1984) as Diane Barrow
- Automan (1983) as Rachel Innis
- Lottery! (1983) as Tina Cook
- Gun Shy (1983) as Clementine
- Murder Me, Murder You (1983) as Paula Corey
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Diana Polnoi
- Hotel (1982)
- Remington Steele (1982) as Nancy Stinson Dannon
- Filthy Rich (1982) as Kathleen Beck
- Rooster (1982) as Laura DeVega
- Simon & Simon (1981)
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Waitress
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Bryna
- Nero Wolfe (1981)
- The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo (1979) as Diane Stone
- The Chisholms (1979) as Bonnie Sue Chisholm
- The Seekers (1979) as Elizabeth Fletcher Kent
- A Last Cry for Help (1979) as Carol
- Charleston (1979) as Stella Farrell
- Fantasy Island (1978) as Gloria Ransom
- Zuma Beach (1978) as Terri
- The Love Boat (1977) as Andrea Sheppard
- The Love Boat (1977) as Lydia Harris
- The Love Boat (1977) as Gloria
- Lou Grant (1977)
- Battle of the Network Stars (1976)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Host
- Miss America (1954) as Miss Florida 1974
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Delta Burke best known for?
Delta Burke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Drop Dead Diva (2009), Boston Legal (2004), Good Boy! (2003), What Women Want (2000).
When and where was Delta Burke born?
Delta Burke was born on July 30, 1956 in Orlando, Florida, USA.
How many credits does Delta Burke have?
Delta Burke has accumulated over 71 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2019.
What is Delta Burke's background in cinema and television?
Delta Burke is an American actress and producer. She is known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the CBS sitcom Designing Women. Burke's other television credits include Filthy Rich, Delta, Women of the House, DAG, and Boston Legal. She has also appeared in the films Sordid Lives, What Women Want, and Good Boy!. On ...