Acting · b. 1921 · Seattle, Washington, USA

Carol Channing

Biography

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...

Acting
Kaye Ballard - The Show Goes On! Self 2019 The Outrageous Sophie Tucker Self 2014 Carol Channing: Larger Than Life Self 2012 Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television Self 2011 Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical Self 2008 ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway Self 2007 Words and Music by Jerry Herman Self 2007 Broadway's Lost Treasures III: The Best of The Tony Awards Self - Host 2005 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self 2003 Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show Lorelei Lee (archive footage) 2003 Broadway's Lost Treasures Dolly Levi (segment "Hello, Dolly!") 2003 The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars Fanny (voice) 1998 The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story Self 1996 The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies Self 1995 Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly! 1995 Thumbelina Ms. Fieldmouse (voice) 1994 Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl Self 1994 Night of 100 Stars III Self 1990 Happily Ever After Muddy (voice) 1989 George Burns: His Wit and Wisdom Self - Burns Dinner Friend (uncredited) 1989 Night of 100 Stars II Self 1985 George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business Self 1983 Night of 100 Stars Self 1982 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Our Guests at Heartland 1978 The People's Command Performance: '77 Self 1977 Free to Be… You and Me Self (voice) (uncredited) 1974 The 1974 Annual Las Vegas Entertainment Awards Self - Presenter 1974 One More Time Self 1974 Festival at Ford's Self 1971 Shinbone Alley Mehitabel (voice) 1970
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