Carol Channing

Carol Channing (born on January 31, 1921 in Seattle, Washington) is a United States actress whose career was built largely on two roles, Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello Dolly!. She is easily recognized by her distinctive voice and wide eyes.

Stage Performances

• Let's Face It! (1941)
• Proof Through the Night (1942)
• Lend an Ear (1948)
• Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1949)
• Wonderful Town (1953) (replaced Rosalind Russell for a few months)
• The Vamp (a legendary flop) (1955)
• Show Girl (1961)
• Hello, Dolly! (1964)
• Four on a Garden (1971)
• Lorelei (a reworking of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) (1974)
• Jule's Friends at the Palace (benefit) (1974)
• Hello, Dolly! (revival) (1978)
• Hello, Dolly! (revival) (1995)