Delta Burke Biography

Fast Facts

• The Human Rights Campaign presented her with its Equality Award for her promotion of the ideals of acceptance and understanding
• Worked as a magical assistant to Herbert L․ Becker for 6 months in 1974 as part of her duties as Miss Florida
• Competed in the Miss America Pageant when she was a high school senior, and the competition earned her a talent scholarship that she used to pay for a 2-year program at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts
• Many recognize her as Suzanne Sugarbaker, a southern interior designer who she played on the comedy series "Designing Women" and later on "Women of the House․"
• Often plays leading ladies on primetime television shows and made-for-television movies
• Founded a New York City clothing company, Delta Burke Design, serving as manager and designer
• Was the youngest Miss Florida titleholder in the history of the pageant