Vicki Lawrence

Vicki Lawrence

Born 1949-03-26 (age 77) Inglewood, California, USA
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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.

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

The Fox and the Hound 2
The Fox and the Hound 2

2006

as Granny Rose (voice)

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Eunice
Eunice

1982

as Mama

Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Rowan & Martin at the Movies

1968

as Self / Member of the Young Americans (uncredited)

Annie Claus Is Coming to Town
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
Express to Terror
Express to Terror

1979

as Karen Price

Young Americans
Young Americans

1967

as Vicki Lawrence

Having Babies
Having Babies

1976

as Grace Fontreil

Nunsense 3: The Jamboree
Nunsense 3: The Jamboree

1998

as Sister Mary Amnesia / Thelma Harper