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Delta Ramona Leah Burke (born July 30, 1956) is an American television, stage and film actress, producer and author. From 1986 to 1991, she starred as Suzanne Sugarbaker in the CBS sitcom Designing Women, for which she was nominated for two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.
Burke's other television credits include Filthy Rich (1982–83), Delta (1992–93), Women of the House (1995) and DAG (2000–01). She has produced and starred in made-for-TV movies, appeared in the film What Women Want (2000), and had a recurring guest role in the drama series Boston Legal (2006–07). She has also starred in the Broadway productions of Thoroughly Modern Millie (2003) and Steel Magnolias (2005).
Burke was born in Orlando, Florida, to a single mother, Jean. Frederick Burke, an Orlando realtor, adopted her after marrying her mother. She has never met her biological father. Burke has two younger siblings: a brother, Jonathan; and a sister, Jennifer.
Going for Broke (TV Movie 2003)
The View Season 10 guest Delta Burke
Designing Women's Delta Burke talks candidly about her weight gain.
Dolly Parton's Sketch with Delta Burke on The Dolly Show 1987/88 (Ep 5, Pt 4)
Delta Burke 1983 Interview
Delta Burke - Leotard
Dangerous Child (2001) (Full Movie)
A Promise To Carolyn - Rare TV Movie (Delta Burke, Swoosie Kurtz)
Delta Burke
Delta Burke discusses Diabetes