<P> Katherine `` Kate '' Burton ( born September 10 , 1957 ) is a Swiss - born British actress , daughter of actor Richard Burton and Sybil Burton . On television , Burton received critical acclaim for performances in Shonda Rhimes 's drama series as Ellis Grey on Grey 's Anatomy , and as Vice President Sally Langston on Scandal . She has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards . </P>
<P> Katherine `` Kate '' Burton ( born September 10 , 1957 ) is a Swiss - born British actress , daughter of actor Richard Burton and Sybil Burton . On television , Burton received critical acclaim for performances in Shonda Rhimes 's drama series as Ellis Grey on Grey 's Anatomy , and as Vice President Sally Langston on Scandal . She has been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Tony Awards . </P>
who plays ellis grey in grey 's anatomy
who plays ellis grey in grey 's anatomy
Katherine `` Kate '' Burton
Katherine `` Kate '' Burton