Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett is a true American icon—a trailblazing performer whose career has spanned more than six decades across television, film, Broadway, and beyond. With her signature blend of slapstick comedy, heartfelt sincerity, and razor-sharp timing, Burnett shattered barriers for women in entertainment and helped redefine the role of comedy on television.
Best known as the creator and star of The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978), one of the most influential and beloved variety shows in television history, she brought sketch comedy into millions of living rooms each week—introducing audiences to unforgettable characters like Eunice, Mrs. Wiggins, and the charwoman. The show earned 25 Emmy Awards, and Burnett herself became a household name known for both outrageous humor and genuine warmth.
In addition to her television success, Burnett has graced the Broadway stage in productions like Once Upon a Mattress, appeared in acclaimed films such as Annie and The Four Seasons, and written several bestselling memoirs, including One More Time and In Such Good Company.
Over the course of her career, she has received virtually every major entertainment accolade: six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony, a Golden Globe, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Kennedy Center Honors. In 2019, the Golden Globes created the Carol Burnett Award for lifetime achievement in television—naming her its first recipient.
At once timeless and groundbreaking, Carol Burnett continues to inspire generations of performers with her wit, resilience, and joyful devotion to making people laugh.
