Carol Channing Overview:

Legendary actress, Carol Channing, was born Carol Elaine Channing on Jan 31, 1921 in Seattle, WA. Channing died at the age of 98 on Jan 15, 2019 in Rancho Mirage, CA from natural causes .

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Channing was nominated for one Oscar, she never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1967Best Supporting ActressThoroughly Modern Millie (1967)Muzzy Van HossmereNominated
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She was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Television. In addition, Channing was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame .

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Carol Channing Quotes:

Muzzy Van Hossmere: Follow your heart, no raspberries!


Muzzy Van Hossmere: Raspberries!


Muzzy Van Hossmere: Myself, I prefer to sleep in the all-together.


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Carol Channing Facts
Measurements: 34A-25-36 1/2 (during "Hello Dolly!") (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

She donated a dress she wore in the stage production of "Hello, Dolly!" to the National Museum of American History at the Smithsonian Institute.

In 1967, Pearl Bailey replaced her on Broadway when "Hello, Dolly!" was recast as an all-black production.

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