Carol Burnett is a renowned American actress, comedian, and singer with an estimated net worth of $8 million as of 2022. She is widely recognized for her outstanding performances on various TV shows and her roles in popular films.
Early Life
Carol Burnett was born on April 26, 1949, in California, USA. She attended Morningside High School and was part of a musical group called The Young Americans from 1965 to 1967. She had initially planned to become a dental hygienist and enrolled in the University of California, Los Angeles, while already on The Carol Burnett Show, but she eventually switched to theater arts and dropped out of the institution two years later.
Career
Carol Burnett began her acting career as a final year high school student when she entered for the local firefighter’s ball contest. After winning the crown of Miss Fireball of Inglewood, a local newspaper reporter published a story about the beauty contest, stating that Carol looked very much like Vicki Lawrence. Vicki Lawrence’s mother convinced her to write a letter to Carol and attach the newspaper article. Carol Burnett received the letter, got interested in seeing Lawrence, and ended up casting her as Chrissy in her upcoming show, Carol and Sis.
Carol Burnett went on to play various roles on The Carol Burnett Show, including Thelma Harper/Mama on The Carol Burnett Show’s “The Family” sketches. Her portrayal of the character of Mama was so perfect that NBC decided to create the sitcom Mama’s Family with her as the central character. She also appeared on other shows, including The Eddie Capra Mysteries, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat, Yes, Dear, Roseanne, and Major Dad.
In addition to her acting career, Carol Burnett also hosted a couple of TV shows, including Win, Lose or Draw and Vicki! She was nominated for several Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and other prestigious awards.
Achievements
Carol Burnett is a highly acclaimed actress and comedian, having won several prestigious awards throughout her career. She has won four Primetime Emmy Awards and has been nominated for a total of 18 times, including one nomination for her role in Eunice. She has also won a Golden Globe Award and has been nominated for three. In 2016, she received the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
Carol Burnett has been married three times. Her first marriage was to Don Saroyan, which ended in divorce in 1962. She later married Joe Hamilton in 1963, with whom she had three daughters. Their marriage ended in divorce in 1984. In 2001, she married musician Brian Miller, who passed away in 2021.
Conclusion
Carol Burnett is an iconic actress and comedian with a net worth of $8 million. She has made a significant impact on the entertainment industry and has won several awards for her outstanding performances. She is an inspiration to many young comedians and actresses and has left a lasting legacy in the world of comedy and entertainment.