Birth Place: Seattle, WA, USA
Channing is the recipient of three Tony Awards (including one for lifetime achievement), a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination. Channing is best remembered for originating, on Broadway, the musical-comedy roles of bombshell Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and matchmaking widow Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello, Dolly! She also appeared in two New York revivals of Hello, Dolly!, and toured with it extensively throughout the United States.
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Carol Channing
Carol Channing , Hello, Dolly!
Carol Channing, Lorelei
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Carol Channing, Hello, Dolly!
Carol Channing, Show Girl
Carol Channing, The Vamp
Carol Channing, Lend an Ear
Carol Channing has appeared on Broadway in 12 shows.
Carol Channing has not appeared in the West End.
Carol Channing has been nominated for several prestigious awards throughout her career, including Outstanding Lead Actress, Non-Resident Production at the Helen Hayes Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", Actress of the Year in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for "Hello, Dolly!", Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Lorelei", "Hello, Dolly!", "Show Girl", and "The Vamp". She also received a Special Tony Award and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for "Lend an Ear".
Carol Channing has won several awards, including a Special Tony Award for her contributions to Broadway. She also won a Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical Tony Award for her role in "Hello, Dolly!" Additionally, she received a Performance award from the Theatre World Awards for her work in "Lend an Ear."
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