Channing, Carol, 1921-
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Channing, Carol, 1921-
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Channing
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Carol
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1921-
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Channing, Carol Elaine, 1921-
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Channing
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Carol Elaine
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1921-
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Carol Channing (b. January 31, 1921, Seattle, WA) is an American actress, singer, dancer and comedian. Notable for starring in Broadway and film musicals, her characters typically radiate a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice, whether singing or for comedic effect. She began as a Broadway musical actress, starring in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1949, and Hello, Dolly! in 1964, when she won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. She revived both roles several times throughout her career, most recently playing Dolly in 1995.
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https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n81080999
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