Biography
Vicki Lawrence is an American actress, comedian, and singer. She is best known for her character Mama (Thelma Harper). Lawrence also originated many other characters on CBS's The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978, the variety show's entire series run. In 1973, Lawrence became a one-hit wonder singer in the USA only, landing on the U.S. chart with "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia". It reached number one on both the United States and Canada charts. Lawrence has multiple Emmy Award nominations, winning one in 1976. She is also a multiple Golden Globe nominee, all for The Carol Burnett Show.
Acted in 39
2020s
- 2024
- 2022
- 2021
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2011
2000s
- 2009
Hermie & Friends: The Flo Show Creates a Buzz
Flo
- 2008
Hermie & Friends: Hermie and The High Seas
Flo
- 2007
Larry the Cable Guy's Christmas Spectacular
Mama
- 2006
- 2004
Hermie & Friends: Webster the Scaredy Spider
Flo
Hermie & Friends: Flo the Lyin' Fly
Flo (voice)
- 2001
Elvis Is Alive! I Swear I Saw Him Eating Ding Dongs Outside the Piggly Wiggly's
Movie
- 2000
1990s
- 1998
Nunsense 3: The Jamboree
Sister Mary Amnesia / Thelma Harper
- 1997
- 1994
Hart to Hart: Old Friends Never Die
Nora Kingsley
- 1993
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
- 1984
- 1983
- 1982
Eunice
Mama
1970s
- 1979
Express to Terror
Karen Price
- 1978
- 1977
- 1976
Having Babies
Grace Fontreil
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
Young Americans
Vicki Lawrence
Appearances20
2020s
- 2025
- 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
- 2022
Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl
Self
2010s
- 2017
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special
Herself
- 2015
- 2012
2000s
- 2004
The Carol Burnett Show: Let's Bump Up the Lights
Herself
- 2001
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
Herself
1990s
- 1996
- 1994
Attack of the 5 Ft. 2 Women
Herself
- 1993
1980s
- 1984
- 1980
The Tim Conway Show
Self · 1 episode
1970s
- 1976
- 1973
- 1972
1960s
- 1969
The Barbara McNair Show
Self · 1 episode
- 1968
Rowan & Martin at the Movies
Self / Member of the Young Americans (uncredited)
- 1963
- 1961
