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Martha Burns is a Canadian performer known for a brief appearance in the 2008 film Blindness. Born on April 23, 1957 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Burns has one credited role in the film industry. In Blindness, Burns appears as the Woman with Insomnia, a supporting character within the ensemble cast of the drama. The film, based on José Saramago’s novel, explores themes of societal collapse through a sudden epidemic of blindness, and Burns’ role contributes to the narrative’s atmospheric tension.
Little else is documented about Burns’ work in cinema beyond this single credit. The appearance in Blindness remains the only verified filmography entry associated with the name Martha Burns in the records consulted. No additional titles, roles, or professional details are listed in the available data.
