Mrs. Burden — All the King's Men Character Profile

About Mrs. Burden

Jack Burden's mother who reveals the devastating truth that Judge Irwin is actually Jack's biological father, a revelation that explains Irwin's affectionate treatment of him and deeply impacts Jack's emotional state.

Character Facts

Played by

Kathy Baker

Appears in

All the King's Men (2006)

Role

Supporting

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