Carol Burnett - Actor Profile

Carol Burnett

Acting
Updated: May 09, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 26, 1933
Birth Place: San Antonio, Texas, USA

About Carol Burnett

Carol Creighton Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is an American actress, comedienne, singer, dancer and writer. Burnett started her career in New York. After becoming a hit on Broadway, she made her television debut. After successful appearances on The Garry Moore Show, Carol moved to Los Angeles and began an eleven-year run on The Carol Burnett Show which was aired on CBS television from 1967 to 1978. With roots in vaudeville, The Carol Burnett Show was a variety show which combined comedy sketches, song, and dance. The comedy sketches ranged from film parodies to character pieces. Burnett created many endearing characters during the show's television run.

Carol Burnett Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Carol Burnett reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Carol Burnett's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 100% of Carol Burnett's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Carol Burnett Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Carol Burnett's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Carol Burnett has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Starring Dick Van Dyke Self Super Hit Similar →
2024 Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic Self Super Hit Similar →
2023 Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love Self Super Hit Similar →
2022 Lucy and Desi Self Hit Similar →
2022 Betty White: A Celebration Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Trolls Holiday in Harmony Windbreeze (voice) Hit Similar →
2021 Dean Martin: King of Cool Self Super Hit Similar →
2021 Becoming Cousteau Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
2020 Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell Self Super Hit Similar →
2020 The Paley Center Salutes Law & Order: SVU (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Toy Story 4 Chairol Burnett (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2018 Signed, Sealed, Delivered: To the Altar Ardis Hit Similar →
2004 The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights Herself Hit Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
2001 Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers Herself Super Hit Similar →
1998 Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1998 A Bing Crosby Christmas Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
1997 Moon Over Broadway Self Super Hit Similar →
1997 Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life Self Hit Similar →
1994 Men, Movies & Carol Self Hit Similar →
1992 Jack Benny: Comedy in Bloom Herself Super Hit Similar →
1992 Wisecracks - Super Hit Similar →
1992 Noises Off... Dotty Otley / Mrs. Clackett Hit Similar →
1991 The Tale of Peter Rabbit Narrator / Mrs. Rabbit / Cat (voice) Super Hit Similar →
1987 Plaza Suite Karen Nash / Muriel Tate / Norma Hubley Super Hit Similar →
1987 Superstars and their Moms Self - Host Super Hit Similar →
1987 Carol, Carl, Whoopi and Robin Self Super Hit Similar →
1985 The Laundromat Alberta Johnson Super Hit Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1983 Between Friends Mary Catherine Castelli Hit Similar →
1982 Life of the Party: The Story of Beatrice Beatrice O'Reilly Super Hit Similar →
1982 Eunice Eunice Super Hit Similar →
1980 Friendly Fire Peg Mullen Super Hit Similar →
1979 The Tenth Month Dori Grey Super Hit Similar →
1979 Dolly and Carol in Nashville Self / Marcy Super Hit Similar →
1978 Mickey's 50 Self Super Hit Similar →
1978 The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank Dorothy Benson Hit Similar →
1978 Steve & Eydie Celebrate Irving Berlin Self Super Hit Similar →
1976 CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years Self Hit Similar →
1974 Out to Lunch Self Super Hit Similar →
1974 Shirley MacLaine: If They Could See Me Now Self Super Hit Similar →
1974 The Front Page Mollie Malloy Hit Similar →
1972 Once Upon a Mattress Princess Winifred the Woebegone Super Hit Similar →
1971 Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center Self Super Hit Similar →
1968 Star Spangled Salesman Miss Grebs Super Hit Similar →
1966 Carol + 2 Self Super Hit Similar →
1964 Once Upon a Mattress Princess Winnifred Super Hit Similar →
1963 Calamity Jane Calamity Jane Super Hit Similar →
1962 Julie and Carol at Carnegie Hall Self Super Hit Similar →

Carol Burnett - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Carol Burnett?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Carol Burnett is "Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Carol Burnett acted in?

Carol Burnett has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Carol Burnett?

Other notable films include "Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion", "A Bing Crosby Christmas", and "Calamity Jane".

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