Marylouise Burke
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 20, 1941 in Steelton, Pennsylvania, USA
- Active Years
- 1956–2025 (70 Years)
- Total Credits
- 58 credits in database
Biography
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Name: Marylouise Burke (also known as Mary Louise Burke).
Profession: American actress.
Birth Date: January 20, 1941 (some sources say 1940 or 1941).
Birth Place: Steelton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Known Credits/Work:
Sideways (2004) - played Phyllis, the mother of the lead character.
I Love You Phillip Morris (2009).
Celebrity (1998).
Meet Joe Black (1998).
Doubt.
Bringing Out the Dead.
Sleepwalk with Me.
Must Love Dogs.
A Prairie Home Companion.
Total Known Credits (TMDB): 56.
Marylouise Burke is an American actress born on January 20, 1941, in Steelton, Pennsylvania, USA. She is also known as Mary Louise Burke. Her acting credits include the 2004 Alexander Payne film Sideways, in which she portrayed Phyllis, the mother of the lead character. Other notable works include the 2009 film I Love You Phillip Morris, Meet Joe Black (1998), and Celebrity (1998). Her filmography also features Doubt, Bringing Out the Dead, Sleepwalk with Me, Must Love Dogs, and A Prairie Home Companion. According to The Movie Database, she has 56 known credits.
"Marylouise Burke is an American actress born on January 20, 1941, in Steelton, Pennsylvania, USA. She is also known as Mary Louise Burke. Her acting credits include the
Career overview
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Name: Marylouise Burke (also known as Mary Louise Burke).
Profession: American actress.
Birth: January 20, 1941 (or 1940/1941) in Steelton, Pennsylvania, USA.
Known for/Credits:
Sideways (2004) - played Phyllis, the mother of the lead character.
I Love You Phillip Morris (2009).
Celebrity (1998).
Meet Joe Black (1998).
Doubt.
Bringing Out the Dead.
Sleepwalk with Me.
Must Love Dogs.
A Prairie Home Companion.
Total Known Credits: 56 (from TMDB).
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Marylouise Burke is an American actress born in Steelton, Pennsylvania. According to various records, she was born on January 20, 1941, though some sources list her birth year as 1940 or 1941. Her acting career includes a variety of film roles. She is recognized for her performance in the 2004 Alexander Payne film Sideways, where she portrayed Phyllis, the mother of the lead character.
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Burke has appeared in several other productions. Her credits include the films I Love You Phillip Morris, released in 2009, and Meet Joe Black, released in 1998. Other works associated with her include Celebrity, Doubt, Bringing Out the Dead, Sleepwalk with Me, Must Love Dogs, and A Prairie Home Companion. She has a total of 56 known credits.
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Marylouise Burke is an American actress born in Steelton, Pennsylvania. While some sources list her birth year as 1940 or 1941, she is recorded as being born on January 20, 1941. Her film career includes a role in the 2004 Alexander Payne film Sideways, in which she played Phyllis, the mother of the lead character.
Her professional work spans multiple productions. She is known for her roles in I Love You Phillip Morris, released in 2009, as well as Meet Joe Black and Celebrity, both from 1998. Additional film credits associated with her include Doubt, Bringing Out the Dead, Sleepwalk with Me, Must Love Dogs, and A Prairie Home Companion. She has 56 known credits.
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Marylouise Burke is an American actress born in Steelton, Pennsylvania. Records indicate her birth date as January 20, 1941, though some sources list her birth year as 1940 or 1941. Throughout her career, she has been involved in various film productions. One of her notable roles was in the 2004 Alexander Payne film Sideways, where she played the character Phyllis, who is the mother of the lead character.
Her filmography includes several recognized works. She is known for her work in the 200
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Full Filmography
58 titles- Eric LaRue (2025) as Wilma Kentworthy
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) as Trixie
- Stars in the House (2020) as Self
- I Know This Much Is True (2020) as Librarian
- Prodigal Son (2019) as Matilda Watkins
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Adele Eisenbaum
- Ozark (2017) as Sue Shelby
- The Mist (2017) as Anna
- Crisis in Six Scenes (2016) as Lucy
- The Comedian (2016) as Adele (uncredited)
- The Affair (2014) as Donna
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Mrs. Delvecchio
- Wild Canaries (2014) as Sylvia
- The Blacklist (2013) as Paula Carter
- Alpha House (2013) as Betty Mower
- Longmire (2012) as Beverly
- Longmire (2012)
- Baby Daddy (2012) as Mrs. Curtis
- Sleepwalk with Me (2012) as Aunt Lucille
- That's What She Said (2012) as Phyllis
- See Girl Run (2012) as Grandma
- High Maintenance (2011) as Janet
- I Love You Phillip Morris (2010) as Barbara Bascombe
- Rabbit Hole (2010) as Librarian
- An Invisible Sign (2010) as Ms. Gelband
- Hung (2009) as Jessica's Mother
- Fringe (2008) as Flora Meegar
- Doubt (2008) as Mrs. Deakins
- The Cake Eaters (2007) as Babe
- Mastersons of Manhattan (2007) as Rosemary Finley
- The Warrior Class (2007) as Madge
- 30 Rock (2006) as Drew's Mom
- A Prairie Home Companion (2006) as Lunch Lady
- Things That Hang from Trees (2006) as Joan Kayser
- Ira & Abby (2006) as Janice
- Must Love Dogs (2005) as Aunt Eileen
- The Baxter (2005) as Delores
- Sideways (2004) as Miles's Mother
- King of the Corner (2004) as Helen
- Hope & Faith (2003) as Nurse Sally
- Mona Lisa Smile (2003) as President Jocelyn Carr's Secretary (uncredited)
- Piggie (2003) as Ellie
- Martin & Orloff (2002) as Mrs. Flam
- Series 7 (2001) as Connie
- Amy & Isabelle (2001) as Arlene
- Diary of a City Priest (2001) as Sister Grace
- Urbania (2000) as Yvette - The Poodle Lady
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Curious Woman
- Bringing Out the Dead (1999) as Neighbor Woman
- Meet Joe Black (1998) as Lillian
- Celebrity (1998) as Father Gladden's Fan on Porch
- One True Thing (1998) as Louisa
- Hudson River Blues (1997)
- Jeffrey (1995) as Aunt Phyllis
- Angie (1994) as Fern
- Law & Order (1990) as Estelle
- Law & Order (1990) as Mrs. Collins
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Marylouise Burke best known for?
Marylouise Burke is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Only Murders in the Building (2021), Stars in the House (2020), I Know This Much Is True (2020), Joy (1983).
When and where was Marylouise Burke born?
Marylouise Burke was born on January 20, 1941 in Steelton, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Marylouise Burke have?
Marylouise Burke has accumulated over 58 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1956 to 2025.
What is Marylouise Burke's background in cinema and television?
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) as Trixie — aged about 80
- New Amsterdam (2018) as Adele Eisenbaum — aged about 77
- Ozark (2017) as Sue Shelby — aged about 76
- Prodigal Son (2019) as Matilda Watkins — aged about 78
- Fringe (2008) as Flora Meegar — aged about 67
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Curious Woman — aged about 58
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