Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett is an American actress, comedian, and musician who became one of television's most beloved stars. Born on Wednesday 26th of April 1933 in San Antonio, Texas, she grew up to host her own variety show, a first for a woman on television. Her career spans over seven decades, beginning in 1954 when she was around 21 years old.

Burnett's breakout came with her Broadway hit "Once Upon a Mattress" and the novelty single "I Made a Fool of Myself Over John Foster Dulles." She gained further fame as a regular on The Garry Moore Show, winning her first Emmy in 1962. From 1967 to 1978, she starred in The Carol Burnett Show, an 11-year run that produced countless memorable sketches and characters. She worked alongside Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner, and Tim Conway, and the show became famous for its movie parodies and character bits.

Over her career, Burnett has received 6 Prime Time Emmy Awards, 7 Golden Globe Awards, a Tony, a Grammy, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005. She has been married three times and has three children. Known for her signature ear tug, a signal to her grandmother, she remains an iconic figure in comedy. She is also a writer, with memoirs including "In Such Good Company."