Actor / Actress
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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).
Vivian Vance is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 30 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Lucy and Desi (2022), Here's Lucy (1968), The Great Race (1965), The Lucy Show (1962), Password (1961), I Love Lucy (1951), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), The Merv Griffin Show (1962). The recorded credits span 1925 to 2022, including 14 movies and 16 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies14
TV shows16
Active years represented1925–2022
Place of birthCherryvale, Kansas, USA
Died
Known for
MovieLucy and Desi
TV ShowHere's Lucy
MovieThe Great Race
TV ShowThe Lucy Show
TV ShowPassword
TV ShowI Love Lucy
TV ShowThe Mike Douglas Show
TV ShowThe Merv Griffin Show
TV ShowLove, American Style
TV ShowTonight Starring Jack Paar
TV ShowDinah!
TV ShowThe Ed Sullivan Show
TV ShowThe Bob Hope Show
TV ShowRhoda
TV ShowThe Deputy
TV ShowWestinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV ShowThe Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
TV ShowThe Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
MovieThe Lorax
MovieThe Patent Leather Pug
MovieThe Blue Veil
MovieLucille Ball: Finding Lucy
MovieLucy Calls the President
MovieThe Secret Fury
MovieTelevision: The First Fifty Years
MovieThe Bob Hope Chevy Show
MovieCBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
MovieGetting Away from It All
MovieThe Great Houdinis
MovieI Love Lucy: The Movie