Quick Facts
Born:
1957-09-10
Birthplace:
Geneva, Switzerland
Credits:
119 Total Roles
Kate Burton
Acting
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Biography
Kate Burton is a Swiss-born Welsh-American stage and screen actress. She is best known for her TV roles as Vice President Sally Langston on ABC's Scandal, Vera Quinn on the Audience Network's series Full Circle, and Dr. Ellis Grey on ABC's Grey's Anatomy.
She holds an BA in Russian Studies and European History from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, New Haven, Connecticut.
She holds an BA in Russian Studies and European History from Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, and an MFA from the Yale School of Drama, New Haven, Connecticut.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
Ellis Grey
127 Hours
Aron's Mom
13 Reasons Why
Dr. Hughes
Supergirl
Isabel Nal (voice)
Supergirl
Isabel Nal
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Annette Cole
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Dr. Bethany Allen
Remember Me
Janine
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Beast in Me TV | Mariah Ingram |
| 2025 | The Surrender MOVIE | Barbara |
| 2025 | Violent Ends MOVIE | Darlene Woodley |
| 2025 | BULLDOZER TV | Dr. Diane Roddy |
| 2025 | Oscar Wilde About America MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | guts MOVIE | Gabby |
| 2023 | Our Son MOVIE | Maggie "Miggie" |
| 2023 | Dumb Money MOVIE | Elaine Gill |
| 2023 | Heaven, I Suppose MOVIE | Cheryl |
| 2023 | The Anne Frank Gift Shop MOVIE | Ilse |