Jackie Burroughs

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Characters played by Jackie Burroughs

Mrs. Amelia Evans — Anne of Green Gables (1985)

Boarding house owner providing Anne with work opportunities.

Katherine — Heavy Metal (1981)

Grimaldi's young daughter in the framing story.

Spirit — The Care Bears Movie (1985)

Mystical guide bear who helps the Care Bears and children.

Mother Libby — Going the Distance (2004)

Mother Libby is an older woman living near the farm with Farmer Joseph. Along with him, she interprets the travelers' strange behavior as evidence that they are possessed. Her reaction contributes to the panic, gunshot, and effort to force Nick and the others away, briefly placing the group in serious danger.

Lorna — Snow (2004)

North Pole worker assisting with Christmas preparations

Dr. Kate Travis — Food of the Gods II (1989)

Dr. Kate Travis is the lead scientist's mentor and the researcher whose experimental serum causes Bobby's abnormal growth. She contacts the lead scientist for help finding an antidote, but remains unaware of the final danger. After the antidote is developed, Bobby attacks and kills her during a phone call.

Wanda — Monkeys in the Attic (1974)

A bohemian woman sharing a Toronto townhouse. She leads a wild sex life with Eric and participates in the psychological and sexual power games involving both couples.

Kate — The Grey Fox (1982)

Kate is an early feminist and photographer living in the British Columbia mining town where Bill Miner hides after robbing a train. She meets Bill, falls in love with him, and becomes the person who makes him consider settling down and abandoning his criminal life, although his desire for one final robbery ultimately destroys that possibility.

Nancy Galik — The Undergrads (1985)

Mel's English professor who develops a gentle romantic connection with him during his college studies. After Mel completes his coursework and returns to campus, she agrees to pursue a relationship with him, and they depart together on the motorcycle.

Grandma Windsor — Cavedweller (2004)

The matriarch who raised Amanda and Dede after Delia fled the abusive marriage. Initially refusing to let Delia see the girls, she represents the unforgiving nature of their small hometown, though the family eventually finds hope.

Mrs. Yancey — Whispers (1990)

An elderly former bordello madam whom Hilary and Tony visit while investigating Clavel's past. She explains that Catherine gave birth to twin sons, concealed one, and forced them to pose as a single child. Mrs. Yancey had rented Catherine a room and continued receiving payments from Catherine and later Clavel for keeping the secret.

Gail — The Ernie Game (1968)

Gail meets Ernie and is amused by his eccentric manner, eventually inviting him into her home. Their connection grows, but she later tells him that she needs order in her life and wants him to leave her alone. Her rejection leaves Ernie hurt and confused, while she makes clear that his disruptive behavior has worn her down.

Career Overview

Jackie Burroughs has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1966. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Snow Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Heavy Metal, The Care Bears Movie, An Avonlea Christmas. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1939-02-02
Birth Place
Lancashire, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 5 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q137634), public domain (CC0).