Mildred Burke
Biography
Mildred Bliss, better known by the ring name Mildred Burke, was an American professional wrestler. She is overall a three-time women's world champion under different incarnations and recognitions. She was never defeated. Mildred suffered a stroke on 2/14/1989 and died four days later at Northridge Hospital in California.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • Main Cast Role
Finding truth at the intersection of fantasy and reality in the veiled world of professional wrestling.
Movie - 1980, 2h 15m • as Herself
A close-up look at the turbulent world of women's professional wrestling as a New York City waitress decides to become a professional wrestler.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as (archive footage)
An underground, underdog story of the prolific journey that women take to follow their dreams and find their way in a male dominated fight industry.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Compilation of six women wrestling matches formerly available in 8mm films and then available in video as Wrestling Women (1981): Lily Bitter vs. June Beyers, Cora Combs vs. Laraine Johnson, Clara Mortensen vs. Rita Martinez, Lynn O'Connor vs. June Adair, Ella Waldeck vs. Jane Mull, and the tag team match Ida May and Violet Vian vs. Carrie Majors and Betty Hawkins.