Ursula Burton
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Born
November 29, 1966
Ursula C. Burton
November 29, 1966
Occupation(s)Actress, producer
Yearsactive1996–present
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| Born | Ursula C. Burton November 29, 1966 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Ursula Burton is an American actress, director, and producer, best known for her work on The Office. With her Five Sisters Productions[1] company banner, she has produced films including Just Friends (1997), Temps (1999), Manna from Heaven (2002), which the Los Angeles Times called a "warmhearted comedic fable"[2] and in which she played the role of Theresa.[3] Manna from Heaven was invited to screen for Congress at the MPAA by Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Karen McCarthy, and hosted by Jack Valenti.[4]
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Sgt. Bilko | Assistant Casino Manager | |
| 1996 | Just Friends | Jane | |
| 1999 | Temps | Jane | |
| 2002 | Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood | Sister Solange | Uncredited |
| 2002 | Manna from Heaven | Theresa | |
| 2006 | Death of a Saleswoman | June Bass | |
| 2007 | The Happiest Day of His Life | Catherine | |
| 2015 | A Sort of Homecoming | Constance Jones |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Strong Medicine | Missy Ahmanson | Episode: "Heartbeat" |
| 2005 | The West Wing | Mrs. Creasy | Episode: "365 Days" |
| 2006 | The Office | Hannah Smotridge-Barr | Recurring role (season 3) |
| 2007 | The War at Home | Donna Schladweiler | Episodes: "Put on a Happy Face", "Take This Job and Bleep It" |
| 2009 | Ghost Whisperer | Janet | Episode: "Stage Fright" |
| 2009 | Moonshot | Marilyn Lovell | TV film |
| 2009 | My Family | Jessica | Episode: "It's Training Men" |
| 2012 | Shake It Up | Ms. Andrews | Episode: "Egg It Up" |
| 2012 | Happy Endings | Susan | Episode: "Big White Lies" |
| 2012 | Criminal Minds | Cynthia Strobl | Episode: "Magnificent Light" |
| 2013 | Castle | Maria Cooper | Episode: "Under the Influence" |
| 2013 | Spy | Lesley | TV film |
| 2013 | Old Guy | Clara | TV series |
| 2013, 2015 | Hart of Dixie | Gloria Gainey | Episodes: "I'm Moving On", "On the Road Again", "Alabama Boys" |
| 2014 | Rake | Linda Hirschberg | Episodes: "Staple Holes", "Remembrance of Taxis Past" |
| 2014 | Black-ish | Candace | Episode: "Crazy Mom" |
| 2015 | Jane the Virgin | Danielle Sullivan | Episode: "Chapter 13" |
| 2016 | K.C. Undercover | Prosecutor Baker | Episode: "Tightrope of Doom" |
| 2017 | Dr. Ken | Kathy | Episode: "Ken and the Basketball Star" |
| 2018 | Get Shorty | Tammy | Episode: "Safe Space" |
| 2018 | The Dead Girls Detective Agency | Lydia Feldman | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2019 | Sunnyside | Landrea Orbalyn | Episode: "Dr. Potato" |
| 2019 | Truth Be Told | Prof. Simmons | Episode: "Monster" |
| 2021 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Director | Episode: "Man Fights Tiny Woman" (Season 11, Episode 6) |