Carol Channing
- Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Birthday: January 31, 1921
Dubbed The First Lady of Musical Comedy, Carol Channing spent over five decades on the Broadway stage and was forever linked with signature leading roles in “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” and “Hello, Dolly!” The flamboyant peroxide blonde with the fire engine red lipstick and ever-present smile earned multiple Tony Awards for her extended stage runs in those Broadway blockbusters, as well as recognition for musicals “Vamp,” “Showgirl” and “Lorelei.” But Channing became a recognized pop culture icon far from New York theater circ…more