Vicki Lawrence

About

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.

Known for

Ally McBealSeries • 1997Phineas and FerbSeries • 2007The Love BoatSeries • 1977Diagnosis: MurderSeries • 1993Murder, She WroteSeries • 1984The ResidentSeries • 2018The Carol Burnett ShowSeries • 1967Hannah MontanaSeries • 2006Laverne & ShirleySeries • 1976DuckmanSeries • 1994Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StorySeries • 2024Palm RoyaleSeries • 2024Yes, DearSeries • 2000Mama's FamilySeries • 1983The Really Loud HouseSeries • 2022Great NewsSeries • 2017Call Me KatSeries • 2021Burke's LawSeries • 1994RoseanneSeries • 1988Major DadSeries • 1989All-American GirlSeries • 1994The Cool KidsSeries • 2018The Fox and the Hound 2Movie • 2006Annie Claus Is Coming to TownMovie • 2011