Jackie Burroughs
Jackie Burroughs was a renowned and versatile actress in Canada, known for her work in both stage and film.
Director | Fiction Writer | Movie Actress
February 2, 1939
September 22, 2010
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Jackie Burroughs was a highly-regarded and adaptable Canadian actress, recognized for her contributions to film, television, and theater. She rose to fame for her role as Aunt Hetty King in the TV series “Road to Avonlea”. Throughout her career, Burroughs excelled in both live theater and cinema, with significant roles in “The Grey Fox”, “The Dead Zone”, “Careful”, “Last Night”, and “Lost and Delirious”. Her performance in “The Company of Strangers” earned critical praise and multiple awards at the Cannes Film Festival. In addition to her acting, Burroughs was a skilled painter and writer, publishing a poetry book called “The Eye in the Thicket”.