Quick Facts
Born:
1949-03-26
Birthplace:
Inglewood, California, USA
Credits:
66 Total Roles
Vicki Lawrence
Acting
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Biography
Vicki Lawrence is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is best known for her character Mama (Thelma Harper). Lawrence also originated many other characters on CBS's The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978, the variety show's entire series run.
In 1973, Lawrence became a one-hit wonder singer in the USA only, landing on the U.S. chart with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". It reached number one on both the United States and Canada charts.
Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 1976. She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee, all for The Carol Burnett Show.
In 1973, Lawrence became a one-hit wonder singer in the USA only, landing on the U.S. chart with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". It reached number one on both the United States and Canada charts.
Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 1976. She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee, all for The Carol Burnett Show.
Known For
The Resident
Gloria Ortiz
Phineas and Ferb
Hilda
Hannah Montana
Ruthie Ray Stewart
The Fox and the Hound 2
Granny Rose (voice)
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Leigh
Murder, She Wrote
Jackie MacKay
Murder, She Wrote
Phoebe Carroll
Roseanne
Phyllis Zimmer
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self |
| 2024 | Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story TV | Leigh |
| 2024 | Palm Royale TV | Lotte |
| 2023 | Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love MOVIE | Self - Guest |
| 2022 | The Really Loud House TV | Joan Shivers |
| 2022 | Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Call Me Kat TV | Phil's Mama |
| 2018 | The Cool Kids TV | Margaret |
| 2018 | The Resident TV | Gloria Ortiz |
| 2017 | The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special MOVIE | Herself |