Carol Burnett

Biography

Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedienne, singer, dancer and writer. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she made her television debut. After successful appearances on The Garry Moore Show, Carol moved to Los Angeles and began an eleven-year run on The Carol Burnett Show which was aired on CBS television from 1967 to 1978. With roots in vaudeville, The Carol Burnett Show was a variety show which combined comedy sketches, song, and dance. The comedy sketches ranged from film parodies to character pieces. Burnett created many endearing characters during the show's television run.

Known For

Toy Story 4

as Chairol Burnett (voice)

Better Call Saul

as Marion

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Birdie Sulloway

Horton Hears a Who!

as Kangaroo (voice)

Desperate Housewives

as Eleanor Mason

Hawaii Five-0

as Deb McGarrett

The A-Team

as Deidre

The Twilight Zone

as Agnes Grep

Glee

as Doris Sylvester

Annie

as Miss Hannigan