Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

Musician · US · b. 1933

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Carol Burnett is a celebrated American actress, comedian, and singer, born in 1933.

Burnett's early life was marked by poverty, but she found solace in music and performance, inspired by her family's musical background.

She gained fame through her iconic television show, "The Carol Burnett Show," which showcased her comedic talent and versatility.

Biography

Early Life

Carol Creighton Burnett was born on April 26, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas, to Ina Louise, a publicity writer, and Joseph Thomas Burnett, a movie theater manager. After her parents divorced in the late 1930s, she moved to Hollywood with her grandmother, living in a modest boarding house. Despite the challenges of her upbringing, Burnett's early exposure to music and performance came from her family, particularly her grandmother, who was a trained musician. At a young age, she developed a passion for singing and even created an imaginary twin sister to entertain herself and others.

Career

Burnett's career began in earnest in 1955 when she moved to New York City, where she worked as a hat-check girl while auditioning for acting roles. Her big break came with a performance in "The Rehearsal Club Revue," which attracted the attention of agents and stars alike. She gained popularity through her comedic performances, including a memorable parody number on television. Over the years, Burnett starred in various television shows, most notably "The Carol Burnett Show," which showcased her versatility as a comedian, actress, and singer. Her contributions to entertainment earned her numerous accolades, including five Golden Globe Awards and a Grammy Award.

Personal Life

Burnett's personal life has been marked by both joy and tragedy. She married her college sweetheart, Don Saroyan, in 1955, but they divorced in 1962. In 1963, she married television producer Joe Hamilton, with whom she had three daughters. The couple faced challenges, including the struggles of their daughter Carrie with addiction, which ultimately contributed to their divorce in 1984. Despite these hardships, Burnett has remained a beloved figure in American entertainment, known for her resilience and humor.

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Discography

Albums
The CBS Television SpecialsThe CBS Television Specials2012

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Carol Burnett Remembers How They Stopped the Show / Let Me Entertain You: Carol Burnett SingsCarol Burnett Remembers How They Stopped the Show / Let Me Entertain You: Carol Burnett Sings2000

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Featuring 'If I Could Write A Song'Featuring 'If I Could Write A Song'1972

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Together Again for the First TimeTogether Again for the First Time1968

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Carol Burnett SingsCarol Burnett Sings1967

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Let Me Entertain You: Carol Burnett SingsLet Me Entertain You: Carol Burnett Sings1964

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Carol Burnett Remembers How They Stopped The ShowCarol Burnett Remembers How They Stopped The Show1963

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Julie and Carol at Carnegie HallJulie and Carol at Carnegie Hall

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Singles
Ohio (Glee Cast version)Ohio (Glee Cast version)2010

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Achievements

Award
Theatre World Award
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Library of Congress Living Legend
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Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
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California Hall of Fame
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Horatio Alger Award
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Kennedy Center Honors
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Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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Crystal Award
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Lucy Award
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
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Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
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Amateur Cartoonist Extraordinary Award
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Peabody Awards
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Presidential Medal of Freedom

Archive

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Country

US

Born

1933-04-26

Instruments

voice

Identifiers & aliases

Also known as: Carol Creighton Burnett

ISNI

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Description

American actress, comedian and singer (born 1933)

Extract from Wikipedia

Carol Creighton Burnett is an American comedian, actress, singer and writer. Burnett has played dramatic and comedic roles on stage and screen. She has received numerous awards and accolades, including five Golden Globe Awards, a Grammy Award, seven Primetime Emmy Awards, twelve People's Choice Awards, two Peabody Awards. Burnett was honored with a Special Tony Award in 1969, Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1975, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015, and the inaugural Golden Globe Carol Burnett Award in 2019.

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