Carol Burnetts net worth, fact, career, awards, biography & life story

Quick Facts Of Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett is rightly known as the Queen of comedy since she stepped her fame over a decade. She has hosted television shows such as The Carol Burnett Show. She is a legendary leader when it comes to TV shows and entertainment. 

Her 60s and 70s episodes were a mix of dance routines, songs and different cosplays that made her become audience favorite. She was the first film actor to be given a chance to control every move of the show’s reaction. Since the show ended in 1978, she majored in producing, acting as well as playwriting. She is strongly adored by her workmates as well as the audience. Let’s know more about her through this article.

What is Carol Burnett famous for?

• An American actress,  comedian, singer, and writer.
• Her television show, The Carol Burnett Show. It was the first show to be hosted by a woman. 

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How old is Carol Burnett?

Recalling his early life, Burnett was in San Antonio, Texas, the U.S. in the year 1993. currently, she aged 86 years old. Her father’s name is Joseph Thomas Burnett and he was a movie theatre manager. Her mother’s name is Ina Louise and she worked as a publicity writer. 

Talking bout her childhood, She had a traumatic childhood because her parents suffered from alcoholism. They were legally separated and she was raised by her maternal grandmother. She along with his grandmother moved to Hollywood, California and stayed in a boarding house with her younger half-sister Chrissie. Further, She holds American citizenship and her ethnicity is a mix of English and Welsh.

Where is Carol Burnett go for education?

Concerning her education details, Burnett joined Hollywood High School and graduated from there in 1951. She studied musical comedy and theatre at UCLA.

When did Carol Burnett pursue her acting & singing career?

• Moving towards his career, Burnett left for New York City in 1954 and she got a couple of stints at a local show. But, she made her breakthrough in 1955 from the popular television series, The Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney Show, where she portrayed the role of a girlfriend to ventriloquist’s dummy. She played in a novelty song, I Made A Fool of Myself, made spectators rolling with laughter.
• She earned her first Tony Award nomination for her role as Princess Winnifred in the 1959 Broadway musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress. Until 1962, she became the regular player in the series, The Garry Moore Show. She co-starred with Julie Andrews in Julie and Carol at Carnegia Hall and she was awarded her second Emmy for that performance.
• She made her official debut in film from the movie, Who’s Been Sleeping in My Bed?. She earned a recurring role in the series, Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
• She came with the show, The Carol Burnett Show and that collected a huge success and garnered loyal viewership that lasted through all the seasons.
• She bagged 23 Emmy Awards and several Golden Globe Awards during the eleven years of the show. She farewelled the show on March 17, 1978.
• Besides, she tried her career at drama in television films Friendly Fire, Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice, The Four Seasons, Annie, Noises Off. 
• She made her television comeback in the 1990s with a couple of varieties shows which include: Carol & Company, Magnum, Touched by an Angel, Mad About You, and Desperate Housewives.
• She made her guest appearance from 2008 to 2012 in a variety of series, Horton Hears a Who!, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Glee, The Secret of Arrietty.
• To date, she appears on television, her most recent outing being for Hot in Cleveland and Hawaii Five-O.

Who is Carol Burnett married to?

Reflecting on her personal life, Burnett was married to her college sweetheart Don Saroyan, an actor. The couple tied the knot on December 15th, 1955, but they divorced in 1962. 

Later, she got married to a TV producer, Joe Hamilton on May 4th, 1965, and they were blessed with three daughters: Carrie Hamilton, Jody Hamilton, and Erin Hamilton. They also could not hold the relation and get divorced in 1984.

Then, she married Brian Miller on November 24th, 2001, who is a principal drummer and contractor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Presently, the pair enjoying their life blissfully.

How much is Carol Burnett’s worth?

Being a part of the entertainment industry since 1955, Burnett might earn an impressive amount of money and fame through her profession as an actress, and singer. Based on some online reports, his estimated net worth said to be $25 million at present. However, her salary is yet to be disclosed. Further, her other profession like a writer and comedian adds up her fortune as well.

How tall is Carol Burnett?

Observing her body physics, Burnett stands a height of 5 feet 7 inches and her current weight is currently unknown. Similarly, she has a pair of blue eyes and blonde hair color. She wears shoes of size 8.5 (US) and a dress of size 4 (US). Further, her bra size 34A. Her other body information is yet to be disclosed. In the case of disclosed, we will let you know.

Did You Know?

• She was forced to drop out of the 1964 Broadway musical “Fade Out, Fade In” after sustaining a neck injury in a taxi accident. The show’s producers sued her for breach of contract, but the suit was later dropped.

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