Carol Burnett
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 26, 1933
- Birthplace
- San Antonio, Texas, USA
Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedienne, singer, dancer and writer. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she made her television debut. After successful appearances on The Garry Moore Show, Carol moved to Los Angeles and began an eleven-year run on The Carol Burnett Show which was aired on CBS television from 1967 to 1978. With roots in vaudeville, The Carol Burnett Show was a variety show which combined comedy sketches, song, and dance. The comedy sketches ranged from film parodies to character pieces. Burnett created many endearing characters during the show's television run.
Filmography
Starring Dick Van Dyke 2025
as Self
The New Yorker at 100 2025
as Self
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution 2024
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion 2024
as Self
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic 2023
as Self
Celebrating Carol: The Gift of Laughter 2023
as Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love 2023
as Self, Executive Producer
Commitment to Life 2023
as Self (archive footage)
Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection 2023
as Self
Lucy and Desi 2022
as Self
Betty White: A Celebration 2022
as Self
Licorice Pizza 2021
Thanks
Trolls Holiday in Harmony 2021
as Windbreeze (voice)
Dean Martin: King of Cool 2021
as Self
Becoming Cousteau 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Boulevard! A Hollywood Story 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age 2021
as Self
Mister Candid Camera 2021
as Self
All Together Now 2020
as Joan
The Story of Soaps 2020
as Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell 2020
as Self
The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU 2020
as (archive footage)
Forky Asks a Question: What Is Love? 2019
as Chairol Burnett (voice)
Toy Story 4 2019
as Chairol Burnett (voice)
Kaye Ballard - The Show Goes On! 2019
as Self
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar 2018
as Ardis
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special 2017
as Herself, Writer
Household Name 2017
as Vivian Valmont
- Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl
Betty White's 90th Birthday: A Tribute to America's Golden Girl 2012
as Self
Method to the Madness of Jerry Lewis 2011
as Self
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored 2011
as (archive footage)
Post Grad 2009
as Grandma Maureen
Horton Hears a Who! 2008
as Kangaroo (voice)
Once Upon A Mattress 2005
as Queen Aggravain, Executive Producer
The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights 2004
as Herself
Cher: The Farewell Tour 2003
as Self (archive footage)
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There 2003
as Self
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers 2001
as Herself, Executive Producer
Putting It Together 2001
as The Wife
The Trumpet of the Swan 2001
as Mrs. Hammerbotham (voice)
- Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy
Lucille Ball: Finding Lucy 2000
as Self
- Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years 1999
as Self (archive footage)
Get Bruce! 1999
as Self
The Marriage Fool 1998
as Florence
- Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers
Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers 1998
as Self (archive footage)
A Bing Crosby Christmas 1998
as Self (archive footage)
Moon Over Broadway 1997
as Self
- Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life
Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life 1997
as Self
Men, Movies & Carol 1994
as Self, Writer
Seasons of the Heart 1994
as Vivian Levinson
Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom 1992
as Herself
Wisecracks 1992
Actor
Noises Off... 1992
as Dotty Otley / Mrs. Clackett
The Tale of Peter Rabbit 1991
as Narrator / Mrs. Rabbit / Cat (voice)
The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1) 1991
as host
The Muppets Celebrate Jim Henson 1990
as Self
Julie and Carol: Together Again 1989
as Self
- 1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular
1989 Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular 1989
as Self
Hostage 1988
as Martha
Plaza Suite 1987
as Karen Nash / Muriel Tate / Norma Hubley, Executive Producer
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood 1987
as Self
Superstars and their Moms 1987
as Self - Host
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life 1987
as Self
- Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin
Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin 1987
as Self
Neil Diamond... Hello Again 1986
as Self
Follies: In Concert 1986
as Carlotta Campion
Sondheim on Broadway: Follies - Four Days in New York 1986
as Self
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years 1986
as Self (archive footage)
Happily Ever After 1985
as Narrator (voice)
The Laundromat 1985
as Alberta Johnson
Night of 100 Stars II 1985
as Self
Burnett Discovers Domingo 1984
as Self
All-Star Party for Frank Sinatra 1983
as Self
Between Friends 1983
as Mary Catherine Castelli
- Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice
Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice 1982
as Beatrice O'Reilly
Annie 1982
as Miss Hannigan
Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter 1982
as Self
Eunice 1982
as Eunice
Lights! Camera! Annie! The Making of a Major Hollywood Musical 1982
as Self / Miss Hannigan
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash 1981
as Emily "Chu Chu"
The Four Seasons 1981
as Kate Burroughs
Friendly Fire 1980
as Peg Mullen
HealtH 1980
as Gloria Burbank
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's 1980
as Self (archive footage)
Musical Comedy Tonight 1979
Actor
The Tenth Month 1979
as Dori Grey
Dolly and Carol in Nashville 1979
as Self / Marcy
Mickey's 50 1978
as Self
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank 1978
as Dorothy Benson
A Wedding 1978
as Tulip Brenner
Steve & Eydie Celebrate Irving Berlin 1978
as Self
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years 1976
as Self
Sills and Burnett at the Met 1976
as Self
- Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television
Texaco Presents: A Quarter Century of Bob Hope on Television 1975
as Self (archive footage)
Twigs 1975
as Emily / Celia / Dorothy / Ma
Out to Lunch 1974
as Self
Shirley MacLaine: If They Could See Me Now 1974
as Self
The Front Page 1974
as Mollie Malloy
6 RMS RIV VU 1974
as Anne Miller
- Keep U.S. Beautiful
Keep U.S. Beautiful 1973
as Self
Pete 'n' Tillie 1972
as Tillie Shlain Seltzer
Once Upon a Mattress 1972
as Princess Winifred the Woebegone
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center 1971
as Self
This Way to Sesame Street 1969
Actor
Star Spangled Salesman 1968
as Miss Grebs
Rowan & Martin at the Movies 1968
as Self
Carol and Company 1966
as Self
Carol + 2 1966
as Self
Once Upon a Mattress 1964
as Princess Winnifred
Who's Been Sleeping in My Bed? 1963
as Stella Irving
Calamity Jane 1963
as Calamity Jane
Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall 1962
as Self
Credits from TMDB.