Carol Creighton Burnett is an American comedian, actress, and singer. The Carol Burnett Show, her groundbreaking comedy-variety show that aired on CBS from 1967 to 1978, was one of the first to be hosted by a woman. She has performed on Broadway, on television, and in film of varying genres, including dramatic and comedic roles. She has received numerous accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, a Grammy Award, and seven Golden Globe Awards. Burnett was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2013, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2015.
She has been described as a comedic icon and living legend.
