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Martha Burns

Acting Born Apr 23, 1957 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 43 credits
43
Total Credits
2026
56 Years Career Span
16
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Martha Burns works in acting. Born April 23, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Archytele tracks 43 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

as Agatha
Film

Exposed

as Mrs. Parkinson

Remedy

as Rebecca Baker

Eric

as Phyllis
Film

The Samaritan

as Gretchen

Republic of Doyle

as Joyce

Murdoch Mysteries

as Mrs. Burgess
Film

Blindness

as Woman with Insomnia

Man in a Suitcase

as Mme. Joncour

Pete and Gladys

as Swim Coach
Film

Revolver

as Ellen Fanshaw

Storm of the Century

as Counselor

Frequent co-stars

Enrico Colantoni 1 shared title
Sarah Allen 1 shared title
Sara Canning 1 shared title
Dillon Casey 1 shared title
Genelle Williams 1 shared title
Patrick McKenna 1 shared title
Anusree Roy 1 shared title
Brendan Gall 1 shared title
Laara Sadiq 1 shared title
Diego Fuentes 1 shared title

Career timeline

The World Is A Wedding
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of CuriositiesWe're All in This Together
Moon Dog
Alias Grace
Robin And Mark And Richard III · Director
Boxing
Remedy
After All These YearsMad Ship
The Samaritan
Michael: Tuesdays and ThursdaysA WakeFrench Immersion
Republic of Doyle
You Might As Well LiveLove & Savagery
Murdoch MysteriesBlindnessThe Trojan Horse
Silk
The Skulls IIISiblings
Slings & ArrowsProfoundly Normal
Storm of the CenturyThe Life Before ThisWhat Katy DidMurder Most LikelyThe Last 100 Days
Emily of New MoonEmily of New MoonThanks of a Grateful Nation
Marie Curie: More Than Meets the Eye
The Boys Next DoorLong Day's Journey Into Night
Never Talk to StrangersNo Price Too High
Due SouthDue SouthPaint Cans
The Hidden Room
Great Performances

Full Filmography

43 titles
  • The World Is A Wedding (2026) as Anna
  • Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022) as Agatha
  • We're All in This Together (2022) as Kate Parker
  • Moon Dog (2019) as Anne
  • Alias Grace (2017) as Mrs. Parkinson
  • Robin And Mark And Richard III (2016) Director
  • Boxing (2015) as Janet
  • Remedy (2014) as Rebecca Baker
  • After All These Years (2013) as Phyllis
  • Mad Ship (2013) as Judith
  • The Samaritan (2012) as Gretchen
  • Michael: Tuesdays and Thursdays (2011) as Jasmina Hart
  • A Wake (2011) as Sabina
  • French Immersion (2011) as Cathy
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as Joyce
  • You Might As Well Live (2009) as Dr. Elizabeth
  • Love & Savagery (2009) as Mother Superior
  • Murdoch Mysteries (2008) as Mrs. Burgess
  • Blindness (2008) as Woman with Insomnia
  • The Trojan Horse (2008) as Mary Miller
  • Silk (2007) as Mme. Joncour
  • The Skulls III (2004) as Swim Coach
  • Siblings (2004) as Miss Bradford
  • Slings & Arrows (2003) as Ellen Fanshaw
  • Profoundly Normal (2003) as Dr. Maswell
  • Storm of the Century (1999) as Counselor
  • The Life Before This (1999) as Gwen Maclean
  • What Katy Did (1999) as Aunt Izzie
  • Murder Most Likely (1999) as Alice Malinson
  • The Last 100 Days (1999)
  • Emily of New Moon (1998) as Eve Kinch
  • Emily of New Moon (1998) as Eve Kinch Murray
  • Thanks of a Grateful Nation (1998) as Dr. Rosemary Dove
  • Marie Curie: More Than Meets the Eye (1997) as Lisette Boudreau
  • The Boys Next Door (1996)
  • Long Day's Journey Into Night (1996) as Cathleen
  • Never Talk to Strangers (1995) as Maura
  • No Price Too High (1995) as Jean Partridge
  • Due South (1994) as Caroline Fraser
  • Due South (1994) as Nadia
  • Paint Cans (1994) as Melda
  • The Hidden Room (1991) as Jane's Mother
  • Great Performances (1971) as Cathleen

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Martha Burns best known for?

Martha Burns is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022), Exposed (1971), Remedy (2014), Eric (2024).

When and where was Martha Burns born?

Martha Burns was born on April 23, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

How many credits does Martha Burns have?

Martha Burns has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2026.