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Comedienne · The Carol Burnett ShowCarol Burnett
Variety-show legend, Mark Twain Prize honoree and namesake of the Golden Globe Carol Burnett Award.
- Born
- April 26, 1933
- Hometown
- San Antonio, Texas
- Broadway
- Once Upon a Mattress
- Emmys
- Seven
Who is Carol Burnett?
Carol Creighton Burnett is an American comedienne, actress, singer and writer who has played dramatic and comedic roles on stage and screen.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, she grew up in Hollywood, studied theater and musical comedy at UCLA, and broke out on Broadway in 1959 in Once Upon a Mattress before becoming a regular on The Garry Moore Show and starring in an 11-year run of The Carol Burnett Show.
Her honors include seven Primetime Emmys, five Golden Globes, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2005), the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2013) and the inaugural Golden Globe Carol Burnett Award (2019).
Specials, TV & more
On the podcasts
Full episodes where Carol is a guest or comes up, newest first.
On My Show Notes
Live My Show Notes episode pages that mention Carol Burnett.
Carol Burnett FAQ
Has Carol Burnett won the Mark Twain Prize?
Yes, in 2013.
Where is Carol Burnett from?
She was born in San Antonio, Texas, and grew up in Hollywood.
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