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Vicki Lawrence
AKA: Victoria Ann Axelrad · Victoria Ann Lawrence · Vicki Lawrence Schultz · Vicki Lawrence-Schultz · Vickie Lawrence
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Born: 1949
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.
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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Squares | 2025 | Self |
| Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story | 2024 | Leigh |
| Palm Royale | 2024 | Lotte |
| The Really Loud House | 2022 | Joan Shivers |
| Call Me Kat | 2021 | Phil's Mama |
| The Cool Kids | 2018 | Margaret |
| The Resident | 2018 | Gloria Ortiz |
| Great News | 2017 | Angie |
| Celebrity Family Feud | 2015 | Self |
| RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars | 2012 | Self - Guest Judge |
| Phineas and Ferb | 2007 | Hilda |
| Hannah Montana | 2006 | Ruthie Ray Stewart |
| Yes, Dear | 2000 | Natalie Warner |
| Ally McBeal | 1997 | Dana |
| Duckman | 1994 | Vicki Lawrence (voice) |
| Burke's Law | 1994 | Felicia Harper |
| Vicki! | 1992 | Self - Host |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1984 | Jackie MacKay |
| Body Language | 1984 | Self |
| Mama's Family | 1983 | Thelma Harper |
| The Love Boat | 1977 | Carol Holtham |
| Laverne & Shirley | 1976 | Contributor |
| Match Game | 1973 | Self |
| The Midnight Special | 1972 | Self |
| The Carol Burnett Show | 1967 | Various Characters |
| Miss USA | 1963 | Self - Judge |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |