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Biography
Vivian Vance (July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress and singer from Kansas, best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy (1951–1957).
Awards & recognition
- Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series · 1954
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Filmography9 titles
I Love Lucy
1951as Ethel Mertz
1951as Ethel Mertz
Lucy Calls the President
1977as Viv
1977as Viv
Lucy and Desi
2022as Self (archive footage)
2022as Self (archive footage)
The Great Race
1965as Hester Goodbody
1965as Hester Goodbody
The Lucy Show
1962as Vivian Bagley
1962as Vivian Bagley
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948as Self
1948as Self
Here's Lucy
1968as Vivian Jones
1968as Vivian Jones
Lucy's Really Lost Moments
1956as Ethel Mertz
1956as Ethel Mertz
The Deputy
as Emma Gant
as Emma Gant