Claim to Fame:
She's had a long and extremely successful career. It's hard to just point to
one thing that she's most famous for. But I guess you have to say it's her
comedy/variety show that aired on CBS called, 'The Carol Burnett Show.'
Family Life: Brian Miller (November 2001 - present)
Joe Hamilton (4 May 1963 - 1984) (divorced) 3 children
Don Saroyan (15 December 1955 - December 1962) (divorced)
Info: Whether on television, movie screens, or the Broadway stage, Carol
Burnett has endeared herself to generations of audiences as one of the world's
most dynamic and beloved comediennes. Beginning with her wacky, inspired antics
as a regular in the early 1960s on The Garry Moore Show, she attained legendary
status as the star of the Carol Burnett Show, the long-running, Emmy
Award-winning CBS-TV variety series.
Trivia: Was forced to drop out of the 1964 Broadway musical "Fade Out, Fade
In" after sustaining a neck injury in a taxi accident. The show's producers sued
her for breach of contract, but the suit was later dropped.
In 1981, she successfully sued the "National Enquirer" for libel, prompted by
its article describing her alleged public drunkenness during an altercation with
then-Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
while in a Washington restaurant. The case remains a landmark in the study of
libel cases involving celebrities, even though the unprecedented $1.6 million
verdict (including $300,000 in personal damages and $1.3 million in "punitive"
damages) was later reduced on appeal and the case was eventually settled out of
court. Burnett donated the money to charity. She said she pursued the lawsuit
because, as the daughter of two deceased alcoholics, the gossip paper's
fabrication wounded her emotionally and that they should be punished for their
irresponsibility when writing lies about celebrities.
Daughter Erin Hamilton was Miss Golden Globe 1993.
Considered Jim Nabors to be her good luck charm. He appeared as a guest on the
first episode of "The Carol Burnett Show" (1967), and when the show took off,
she had him back on the first episode of every season.
Lost her daughter, Carrie Hamilton, on January 20, 2002 to lung and brain
cancer.
Used to work as an usherette in a movie theater in Hollywood. Years later, when
she received a star on the Hollywood Blvd. Walk of Fame, she asked for it to
placed in front of the theater where she used to work.
1985: Inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Hall of Fame.
Received Special Tony Award in 1969. She was also twice nominated for the Tony
Award: in 1960, as Best Actress (Musical) for "Once Upon a Mattress," a
performance she recreated in a television special of the same name, Once Upon a
Mattress (1972) (TV); and in 1996, as Best Actress (Play) for "Moon Over
Buffalo."
Was a good friend of Lucille Ball, with whom she appeared several times on "The
Lucy Show" (1962).
At age 10, comedian Jim Carrey sent her his resume.
Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President George W. Bush on 9
November 2005. Other recipients were Frank Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Gen. Richard
Myers, Paul Rusesabagina, Andy Griffith, Aretha Franklin, Vint Cerf and his
Internet co developer Robert Kahn, Jack Nicklaus, Alan Greenspan, and former
congressman G.V. "Sonny" Montgomery.
Lucille Ball gave Carol her first baby shower.
Has
appeared in three different television adaptations of "Once Upon A Mattress",
the Broadway version of the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." In the 1964
and 1972 versions, she played
Princess Winnifred. 33 years later, she played Queen Aggravain in the 2005
Disney adaptation.
Best friends with Julie Andrews
"Bob Mackie' is her favorite designer. She often wore his costumes for the Carol
Burnett Show.
Her famous left ear pulling during all on-camera appearances is a way of saying
"Hello" to her late grandmother. It was her grandmother who raised her and took
her to the movies all the time.
Besides her left ear pull.. she's also well-known for her Tarzan yell
Where
is She Now: Carol still is working. She is scheduled to be in an
upcoming movie called 'The Last Guy on Earth.'
She also just appeared on All My Children which is her favorite soap opera.
And if you watch Desperate Housewives you may remember Carol making an
appearance last year.
She also seems to be busy being honored or receiving some kind of award.
WRITE TO CAROL: Carol Burnett
c/o Brian Mann
International Creative Management (ICM-LA)
8942 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
CREDITS:
The Last Guy on Earth (2007) (pre-production)
"Desperate Housewives" .... Eleanor Mason (1 episode, 2006)
- Don't Look at Me (2006) TV Episode .... Eleanor Mason
Once Upon a Mattress (2005) (TV) .... Queen Aggravain
The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights (2004) (TV)
The Trumpet of the Swan (2001) (voice) .... Mrs. Hammerbotham
Putting It Together (2000) (TV) .... The Wife
"Mad About You" .... Theresa Stemple (9 episodes, 1996-1999)
- The Final Frontier (1999) TV Episode .... Theresa Stemple
- Paved with Good Intentions (1999) TV Episode .... Theresa Stemple
- Breastfeeding (1998) TV Episode .... Theresa Stemple
- Coming Home (1997) TV Episode .... Theresa Stemple
- The Birth: Part 1 (1997) TV Episode .... Theresa Stemple
(4 more)
The Marriage Fool (1998) (TV) .... Florence
Grace (1998) (TV)
"Touched by an Angel" .... Lillian Bennett (1 episode, 1997)
- The Comeback (1997) TV Episode .... Lillian Bennett
Seasons of the Heart (1994) (TV) .... Vivian Levinson
Noises Off... (1992) .... Dotty Otley/Mrs. Clackett
"The Carol Burnett Show" (1991) TV Series .... Hostess (unknown episodes)
"Carol & Company" (1990) TV Series .... Skit characters (unknown episodes)
Hostage (1988) (TV) .... Martha
"Magnum, P.I." .... Susan Johnson (2 episodes, 1984-1988)
- A Girl Named Sue (1988) TV Episode .... Susan Johnson
- Rembrandt's Girl (1984) TV Episode .... Susan Johnson
"Fame" .... Rose (1 episode, 1987)
- Reggie and Rose (1987) TV Episode .... Rose
Plaza Suite (1987) (TV) .... Karen Nash/Muriel Tate/Norma Hubley
"Fresno" (1986) (mini) TV Series .... Charlotte Kensington
Happily Ever After (1985) (TV) (voice) .... Narrator
The Laundromat (1985) (TV) .... Alberta Johnson
"Mama's Family" .... Eunice Higgins / ... (6 episodes, 1983-1985)
- Mama's Birthday (1984) TV Episode (voice) .... Eunice Higgins
- Rashomama (1983) TV Episode .... Eunice Harper Higgins
- Positive Thinking (1983) TV Episode .... Eunice Higgins
- Cellmates (1983) TV Episode .... Eunice Higgins
- The Wedding: Part 2 (1983) TV Episode .... Eunice Higgins
(1 more)
Between Friends (1983) (TV) .... Mary Catherine Castelli
"SCTV Network 90" .... Woman in Courtroom (1 episode, 1983)
- Midnight Cowboy II (1983) TV Episode .... Woman in Courtroom
Texaco Star Theater: Opening Night (1983) (TV)
Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice (1982) (TV) .... Beatrice O'Reilly
Annie (1982) .... Miss Hannigan
Eunice (1982) (TV) .... Eunice
Lights, Camera, Annie! (1982) (TV) .... Miss Hannigan
Christmas in Hawaii (1981) (TV)
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash (1981) .... Emily
The Four Seasons (1981) .... Kate Burroughs
"Great Performances" (1 episode, 1981)
- A Lincoln Center Special: Beverly! Her Farewell Performance (1981) TV Episode
Health (1980) .... Gloria Burbank
The Tenth Month (1979) (TV) .... Dori Grey
"Carol Burnett & Company" (1979) TV Series .... Various (unknown episodes)
Friendly Fire (1979) (TV) .... Peg Mullen
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank (1978) (TV) .... Dorothy Benson
A Wedding (1978) .... Katherine 'Tulip' Brenner
"3 Girls 3" (1 episode, 1977)
- Episode #1.1 (1977) TV Episode
"Insight" .... Eve (1 episode, 1977)
- The Side of Eden (1977) TV Episode .... Eve
"All My Children" (1970) TV Series .... Mrs. Johnson (1976) / ... (unknown
episodes)
Sills and Burnett at the Met (1976) (TV)
Twigs (1975) (TV) .... Emily/Celia/Dorothy/Ma
The Front Page (1974) .... Mollie Malloy
Out to Lunch (1974) (TV)
6 Rms Riv Vu (1974) (TV) .... Anne Miller
Pete 'n' Tillie (1972) .... Tillie
Once Upon a Mattress (1972) (TV) .... Princess Winifred the Woebegone
The Carol Burnett Show in London (1970) (TV) .... Hostess/Various Characters
"Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." .... Corporal Carol Barnes / ... (2 episodes, 1967-1969)
- Showtime with Sgt. Carol (1969) TV Episode .... Sergeant Carol Barnes
- Corporal Carol (1967) TV Episode .... Corporal Carol Barnes
"The Lucy Show" .... Carol Bradford (4 episodes, 1966-1967)
- Lucy and Carol Burnett: Part 2 (1967) TV Episode .... Carol Bradford
- Lucy and Carol Burnett: Part 1 (1967) TV Episode .... Carol Bradford
- Lucy and Carol in Palm Springs (1966) TV Episode .... Carol Bradford
- Lucy Gets a Roommate (1966) TV Episode .... Carol Bradford
"The Carol Burnett Show" .... Host / ... (10 episodes, 1967)
... aka Carol Burnett and Friends (USA: repeat compilations title)
- Episode #1.11 (1967) TV Episode .... Host/Various Characters
- Episode #1.10 (1967) TV Episode .... Host/Various Characters
- Episode #1.9 (1967) TV Episode .... Host/Various Characters
- Episode #1.8 (1967) TV Episode .... Host/Various Characters
- Episode #1.6 (1967) TV Episode .... Host/Various Characters
(5 more)
"Get Smart" .... Ozark Annie (1 episode, 1967)
- One of Our Olives Is Missing (1967) TV Episode .... Ozark Annie
"Our Place" (1 episode, 1967)
- Episode dated 2 July 1967 (1967) TV Episode
Once Upon a Mattress (1964) (TV) .... Princess Winnifred
Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? (1963) .... Stella
Calamity Jane (1963) (TV) .... Calamity Jane
"The Twilight Zone" .... Agnes Grep (1 episode, 1962)
- Cavender Is Coming (1962) TV Episode .... Agnes Grep
"The DuPont Show of the Week" .... Narrator (1 episode, 1961)
- The Wonderful World of Toys (1961) TV Episode .... Narrator
The Carol Burnett Show (1960) (TV)
"The United States Steel Hour" (1 episode, 1960)
- The American Cowboy (1960) TV Episode
"The Garry Moore Show" (1958) TV Series .... Regular (1959-62) (unknown
episodes)
"The Dinah Shore Chevy Show" (1 episode, 1958)
"Stanley" (1956) TV Series .... Celia (1956-57)
"The Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney Show" (1950) TV Series
Updated:
2/04/2007
Has
appeared in three different television adaptations of "Once Upon A Mattress",
the Broadway version of the fairy tale "The Princess and the Pea." In the 1964
and 1972 versions, she played 
