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 throughout her career, most recently playing Dolly in 1995. Channing was nominated for her first Tony Award in 1956 for The Vamp followed by a nomination in 1961 for Show Girl. She received her fourth Tony Award nomination for the musical Lorelei in 1974. As a film actress, she won the Golden Globe Award and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Muzzy in Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967). Her other film appearances include The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) and Skidoo (1968). On television, she appeared as an entertainer on variety shows, from…
Movies & TV Shows
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Family Guy (1999) — Carol Channing (voice)
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The Nanny (1993) — Carol Channing
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Chip 'n' Dale Rescue Rangers (1989) — Canina LaFur (voice)
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Thumbelina (1994) — Ms. Fieldmouse (voice)
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Magnum, P.I. (1980) — Carol Channing
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The Muppet Show (1976) — Self - Special Guest Star
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RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) — Self - Video Message
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The Love Boat (1977) — Sylvia Duvall
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The Drew Carey Show (1995) — Carol Channing
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Touched by an Angel (1994) — Carol Channing
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993) — Self
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The Addams Family (1992) — Grandmama (voice)
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The Magic School Bus (1994) — Cornelia C. Contralto II (voice)
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Space Ghost Coast to Coast (1994) — Self
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The View (1997) — Self
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Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) — Muzzy Van Hossmere
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
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The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars (1998) — Fanny (voice)
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The Oscars (1953) — Self
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The Carol Burnett Show (1967) — Self
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) — Our Guests at Heartland
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Happily Ever After (1989) — Muddy (voice)
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LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988) — Self
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Alice in Wonderland (1985) — White Queen
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Where's Wally? (1991) — (voice)
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Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) — Self
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What's My Line? (1950) — Self - Mystery Guest
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Skidoo (1968) — Flo Banks
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Great Performances (1971) — Self
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
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The Flip Wilson Show (1970) — Self
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Golden Globe Awards (1944) — Self - Presenter
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The Dean Martin Show (1965)
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Shinbone Alley (1970) — Mehitabel (voice)
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The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1996) — Self - Guest
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ShowBusiness: The Road to Broadway (2007) — Self
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The First Traveling Saleslady (1956) — Molly Wade
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The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) — Self
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Free to Be… You and Me (1974) — Self (voice) (uncredited)
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The Merv Griffin Show (1962) — Self