Carol Channing
Acting
Carol Elaine Channing (born January 31, 1921) was an American actress, singer, dancer and comedian. Known for starring in Broadway and film musicals, her characters typically radiated a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice, whether singing or for comedic effect. Channing also studied acting at the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre in New York City.
She began as a Broadway musical actress, starring in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1949 and Hello, Dolly! in 1964, winning the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for the latter. She revived both roles several times throughout her career, most recently playing Dolly in 1995. Channing was nominated for her first Tony Award in 1956 for The Vamp followed by a nomination in 1961 for Show Girl. She received her fourth Tony Award nomination for the musical Lorelei in 1974.
Known For
Family Guy
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The View
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
The Love Boat
RuPaul's Drag Race
The Nanny
Magnum, P.I.
The Drew Carey Show
Touched by an Angel
The Oscars
The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers
The Muppet Show
The Magic School Bus
The Addams Family
Thumbelina
Thoroughly Modern Millie
Happily Ever After
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars
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