Vicki Lawrence

Vicki Lawrence

American actress, comedian and pop singer
Actress and comedian best known in music circles for her 1973 number one hit "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia."Wikipedia
BornMarch 26, 1949
HometownInglewood, California, United States
Height5'7" (1.69m)
SpouseAl Schultz (m 1974 - present) , Bobby Russell (m 1972 - 1974)
ChildrenGarrett Lawrence Schultz , Courtney Allison Schultz
ParentsHoward Axelrad , Anne Alene Axelrad
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Top Stories

Vicki Lawrence’s Net Worth Is Impressive Thanks to ‘The Carol Burnett Show’! See Her Fortune

  • The Carol Burnett Show was home to so many comedy legends, including Vicki Lawrence. Her incredible talent led her to tackle a number of roles in the variety series, especially the beloved character she is perhaps best known for playing — Mama. It comes as no surprise that the TV star's impressive acting resume has...

Videos

Betty White Called Out Her Late Husband's Name Before Passing (Reports)

Betty White reportedly called out her late husband, Allen Ludden's, name just before she died on New Year's Eve. According to Page Six, Vicki Lawrence, who worked with Betty on "Mama's Family," claims the 99-year-old said the game show host's name moments before passing. She told the publication that Carol Burnett spoke to Betty's assistant, who was with her when she passed. "She said the very last word out of her mouth was 'Allen.'" Carol reportedly told Vicki.
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Albums

Ships in the Night
Ships in the Night
1974
Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
1973
Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia: The Complete Bell Recordings
Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia: The Complete Bell Recordings
2014

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1982Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or a MovieEunice (film)Nominated
1977Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or MusicThe Carol Burnett ShowNominated
1977Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeThe Carol Burnett ShowNominated
1976Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Variety or MusicThe Carol Burnett ShowWinner
1975Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture MadeThe Carol Burnett ShowNominated