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Vicki Lawrence

14 movies · 29 TV shows

Known for
Acting
Born
Mar 26, 1949 (age 77)
Place of birth
Inglewood, California, USA
Also known as
Victoria Ann Axelrad · Victoria Ann Lawrence · Vicki Lawrence Schultz · Vicki Lawrence-Schultz

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.

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Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 1976. She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee, all for The Carol Burnett Show.

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Known for

Vicki Lawrence: movies and TV shows

Acting (43)

Behind the camera (1)

Talk shows and appearances (20)