About
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...
Known for
Family GuySeries • 1999
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
The NannySeries • 1993
Magnum, P.I.Series • 1980
The Drew Carey ShowSeries • 1995
Touched by an AngelSeries • 1994
Chip 'n' Dale Rescue RangersSeries • 1989
The Magic School BusSeries • 1994
The Dean Martin ShowSeries • 1965
Burke's LawSeries • 1994
PasswordSeries • 1961
ThumbelinaMovie • 1994
The Addams FamilySeries • 1992
Where's Wally?Series • 1991
Alice in WonderlandSeries • 1985
Happily Ever AfterMovie • 1989
The Brave Little Toaster Goes to MarsMovie • 1998
Thoroughly Modern MillieMovie • 1967
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandMovie • 1978
SkidooMovie • 1968