Carol Burnett
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Date of Birth:
April 26, 1933 (89)
Birth Place: San Antonio, TX, USA
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Burnett, an award-winning actress, and best-selling author is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her comedic and dramatic roles on television, film and Broadway, most notably "The Carol Burnett Show." Named in 2007 by Time magazine as one of 100 Best Television Shows of All Time, "The ...
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Burnett, an award-winning actress, and best-selling author is widely recognized by the public and her peers for her comedic and dramatic roles on television, film and Broadway, most notably "The Carol Burnett Show." Named in 2007 by Time magazine as one of 100 Best Television Shows of All Time, "The Carol Burnett Show" ran for 11 years, averaged 30 million viewers per week and received 25 Emmy Awards, making it one of the most honored shows in television history.As a highly acclaimed actress, Burnett also has been honored with Emmys, People's Choice Awards, the Horatio Alger Award, an Ace Award, the Peabody and a Grammy. A KENNEDY Center Honoree, the recipient of the KENNEDY Center Mark Twain Prize for Humor and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, she was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The City of Los Angeles named the intersection of Highland Avenue and Selma Avenue directly adjacent to Hollywood High School, Burnett's alma mater, Carol Burnett Square and CBS Studios dedicated "The Carol Burnett Artist Entrance" in her honor. Burnett was celebrated by her colleagues and fellow actors with the Life Achievement Award at the 2016 SAG Awards.
As a passionate supporter of the arts and education, she established several scholarships around the country, including the Carol Burnett Musical Theatre Competition at her alma mater, UCLA, and the Carrie Hamilton Foundation, to honor her daughter's memory.
Carol Burnett Awards and Nominations
| Tony Awards - 1996 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Play | ||
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Tony Awards - 1969 - Special Tony Award  |
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| Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1964 - Other Awards |
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| Theatre World Awards - 1960 - Performance |
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Carol Burnett News
Video: Kevin McCarthy Gets LES MISERABLES Treatment from Randy Rainbowby Nicole Rosky - Jan 23, 2023
Republican Kevin McCarthy is officially the 55th Speaker of the House and Randy Rainbow has something to say about it. Watch below as he returns with his first song parody of 2023, 'Speaker of the House', based on 'Master of the House” from Les Misérables.
Review: THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG at Fulton Theatreby Rich Mehrenberg - Jan 22, 2023
The Play That Goes Wrong is a Looney Tunes cartoon come to life. Bring your whole family to enjoy its’ slapstick and silliness.
Michael Kushner to Release New Book HOW TO BE A MULTI-HYPHENATE IN THE THEATRE BUSINESSby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 19, 2023
Published by Routledge and CRC Press, “How to Be A Multi-Hyphenate in the Theatre Business: Conversations, Advice, and Tips from Dear Multi-Hyphenate” will be released everywhere books are sold on Friday, February 10, 2023 and is available for pre-order starting Friday, January 20, 2023.
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe & More Win Critics Choice Awardsby Michael Major - Jan 17, 2023
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Daniel Radcliffe, Brendan Fraser, Jean Smart, Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Coolidge, and more were among the winners of Critics Choice Awards. The ceremony was hosted by Chelsea Handler. Check out the list of winners now!
BEING ROBIN- A Love Letter To Robin Williams Screens With the Filmmaker at The Cabotby Stephi Wild - Jan 17, 2023
Being Robin, a non-fiction movie described as “a love letter to Robin Williams” by filmmaker/performer Roger Kabler, will be shown at The Cabot in Beverly, MA on Saturday February 18th at 7:30pm.
Harris Center For The Arts Announces VICKI LAWRENCE AND MAMA: A TWO-WOMAN SHOW And BILLY BOB THORNTON & THE BOXMASTERSby A.A. Cristi - Jan 13, 2023
Folsom's Harris Center for the Arts has announced two exciting new shows for our 2022-2023 season. Tickets for both of these additional events will be on sale to the general public on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Tickets are currently on sale for previously confirmed shows mentioned later in this release.
Len Cariou to Lead ZAGLADA Staged Reading at Theatre at St. Clement'sby Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2023
Theatre at St. Clement’s to present a one night only staged reading of Zaglada, a new play by Richard Vetere, directed by Dan Wackerman at Theatre at St. Clement’s on Monday, January 23 at 7pm. Admission is free.
by BWW - Dec 27, 2022
Video: The Best Broadway Performances from the Kennedy Center Honorsby Nicole Rosky - Dec 27, 2022
The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors are coming up and we are celebrating the special occasion with some of our favorite videos of past Broadway performances. Check out the full list!
ADG Awards to Honor Michael Deneringby Michael Major - Dec 22, 2022
Scenic Artist Michael Denering, best known for his creative painting of artwork for Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, Toys, Die Hard, Batman Returns, Jurassic Park and Bram Stoker’s Dracula will receive the Art Directors Guild (ADG, IATSE Local 800) Lifetime Achievement Award from the Scenic, Title & Graphic Artists (STG).
Carol Burnett Videos
by Stephi Wild - Aug 18, 2022
Randy Rainbow is back with his latest song parody, called 'Lock Him Up Yesterday', based on the song 'Yesterday' by The Beatles. Check out the video here!
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 4, 2022
Randy Rainbow is back with his favorite response to gun violence. Watch as he gives A Chorus Line's 'Dance Ten, Looks Three' a clever re-do in his latest spoof- 'Thoughts and Prayers'.
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - Nov 17, 2021
The Art of Bob Mackie is the first-ever comprehensive and fully authorized book showcasing Mackie's work, from his early days as a sketch artist for the legendary Edith Head at Paramount to his current, cutting-edge costumes for pop stars and line of accessible, wearable clothing for QVC. In addition to hundreds of glorious photos and dozens of dishy recollections from Mackie and his many muses, this gorgeous volume features never-before-seen sketches from throughout his prolific career. Watch as Mackie reminisces about his extensive career and reflects on the new book!
by Stage Tube - Nov 5, 2020
Hollywood icon Julie Andrews shares a lot of incredible stories from her book 'Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years,' including one hilarious moment in which she jokingly shared a kiss with Carol Burnett at a benefit that happened to be in the same hotel as Lyndon B. Johnson's presidential inauguration. Tune in to hear the shocking details!
by Stage Tube - Apr 27, 2020
Need a Disney sing-a-long to get you through the day? Broadway favorite Susan Egan is here to help! Watch as the the original voice of Meg, sings the Hercules classic 'I Won't Say (I'm In Love)' from home, with the help of her Broadway Princess Party pals- Courtney Reed, Laura Osnes, Adam J. Levy and Benjamin Rauhala.
by Stage Tube - Mar 31, 2020
Lesley Ann Warren is reminiscing on starring in Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella in a new interview released by Rodgers and Hammerstein on YouTube!
by Stage Tube - Mar 26, 2020
Need a distraction to help pass the time? Living legends Carol Burnett and Liza Minnelli are here to help! Watch below as the duo sings a very special medley about time on the Carol Burnett Show!
by Stage Tube - Mar 14, 2020
Tony Award nominee Susan Egan, the voice of 'Megara' in Disney's animated film 'Hercules,' sang a cut song from the film at the first-ever Broadway Princess Party BRUNCH on January 12, 2020 at Sony Hall.
by Stage Tube - Jan 15, 2020
Allison talks about loving Carol Burnett, wanting to work with her, recently turning 60, “The West Wing,” and her new Amazon Prime movie Troop Zero.
by Stage Tube - Jan 9, 2020
Tiffany Haddish talks about running into Carol Burnett at the Golden Globes and taking over the Netflix after-party.
