Eleanor Burns is an American actor best known for playing Host in Quilt in a Day.
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Best Known For:The television program Quilt in a Day
Breakthrough:Published her first book which revolutionized quilting with 'assembly line' techniques in 1978
10 Quick Facts About Eleanor Burns
- Full Name: Eleanor Burns
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The television show Quilt in a Day
- Current Role: Quilting expert & author
- Date of Birth: July 3, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Specialization: Actor
Eleanor Burns Age
Eleanor Burns is about 81 years old as of 2026. Eleanor Burns was born in 1945.
Education
She attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
- Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Special Education
Rise to Fame
Eleanor Burns rose to prominence for her role on the television show Quilt in a Day.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Quilt in a Day and Make a Quilt in a Day: Log Cabin Pattern.
Television
- TV Show: Quilt in a Day (Host, 1990-Present)
Books
- Book: Make a Quilt in a Day: Log Cabin Pattern (Author, 1978)
Eleanor Burns Family & Relationships
Eleanor Burns is divorced. She has 2 children, Grant Burns and Orion Burns.
- Children:
- Grant Burns
- Orion Burns
Personal Information
- Full Name: Eleanor Burns
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 3, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: July 3
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$563,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $163,000–$10,875,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Grant Burns (Child • Son)
- Orion Burns (Child • Son)
