Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett is an iconic American comedian and TV show host, winning 6 Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe and a Grammy.
Popularity
About
Carol Burnett is an American comedian, actress, singer and writer. She is best known as the iconic host of her long-running variety TV show, "The Carol Burnett Show," which ran for 11 seasons from 1967 to 1978. She is the first woman to ever win the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and holds the record for the most Emmy Award wins by a female.
Carol Burnett Timeline
5 Interesting Facts about Carol Burnett
1.
Started Out as a Broadway Singer
Carol Burnett began her career as a Broadway singer and dancer before she moved to Los Angeles in 1953 to pursue a career in television and film.
2.
First Female Host of a Network Variety Show
In 1967, Carol Burnett became the first female host of a network variety show with her own program, The Carol Burnett Show.
3.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2005, Carol Burnett was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush for her contributions to entertainment.
4.
She Was an Adopted Child
Carol Burnett was adopted when she was nine months old and her adoptive mother was a housekeeper who worked for her biological father's family.
5.
Appeared on the Tonight Show over 300 Times
Carol Burnett appeared on the Tonight Show over 300 times, making her one of the most frequent guest stars in the show's history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Carol Burnett is an American entertainment icon who was born on April 26, 1933 and is currently 90 years old. She is best known for her eponymous variety show "The Carol Burnett Show," which ran for 11 seasons and earned her 25 Emmy Award nominations and six wins.