Vicki Lawrence - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 26, 1949 |
|---|---|
| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | Inglewood, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Vicki Lawrence's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Comedy roles on 'The Carol Burnett Show,' portraying Mama in 'Mama's Family,' and singing the hit song 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.' |
Intro
Vicki Lawrence is an American actress, comedian, and singer best known for her work on 'The Carol Burnett Show' and for originating the character of Thelma Harper (Mama) in the sitcom 'Mama's Family.' Lawrence also had a hit single with 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia.'
Early Life & Background
Vicki Lawrence was born and raised in Inglewood, California. She attended Morningside High School and gained notoriety in her teens after writing a fan letter to Carol Burnett and being noticed due to her resemblance to Burnett. This letter helped launch her career in show business.[1][2]
Career Highlights
- Regular cast member on 'The Carol Burnett Show' (1967–1978)
- Created and starred as Thelma "Mama" Harper on 'The Family' sketches and later in 'Mama's Family' (1983–1990)
- Recorded the chart-topping single 'The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia' (1973)
- Hosted the daytime talk show 'Vicki!' in 1992–1994
Trivia
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award for her work on 'The Carol Burnett Show.'
- Was only 24 years old when she first played the elderly Mama character.
- Has performed in stage productions and continued to portray 'Mama' on tour.
FAQs
People also ask
Vicki Lawrence is 77 years old.
Vicki Lawrence was born the 26 March 1949.
Inglewood, California, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 26th, 1949, in brief:
- Historical events: On March 26, 1949, the Kentucky Wildcats defeated the Oklahoma A&M Aggies 46-36 to win the NCAA men's basketball championship. Alex Groza was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
- Day of the week: March 26th, 1949 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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