What is Carol Burnett’s Net Worth and Salary?
Carol Burnett, an American actress, comedian, writer, and singer, has a net worth of $45 million. She has had a successful career spanning over six decades in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on American television and comedy with her groundbreaking work. Her most iconic achievement is “The Carol Burnett Show,” a variety sketch program that aired from 1967 to 1978, which was one of the first to be hosted by a woman, paving the way for future generations of women in comedy.
Early Life and Education
Carol Burnett was born in San Antonio, Texas in 1933 to parents who worked in the acting industry. Her parents’ struggles with alcoholism led to her being raised mostly by her grandmother. As a child, Burnett was exposed to music and film through her grandmother and mother, which sparked her interest in singing and the performing arts. She attended UCLA and studied theatre arts and English, eventually falling in love with acting despite her initial reluctance.
Moving to New York
After setting her sights on becoming a performer in New York, Burnett received a generous loan from a mysterious man at a party hosted by her professor. She never revealed the man’s identity, but used the loan to travel to New York with her boyfriend and pursue her dreams. Unfortunately, the year she moved to New York, her father passed away due to complications from alcoholism.
Early Career of Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett struggled to find acting jobs during her first year in New York. However, she landed a minor role in The Paul Winchell and Jerry Mahoney Show in 1955. Burnett gained fame with live performances in New York’s nightclubs and cabarets. She caught the attention of US Secretary of State John Dulles with the performance of “I Made a Fool of Myself Over John Foster Dulles.” Burnett continued to perform in Broadway musicals and game shows like Pantomime Quiz and The Gary Moore Show. She won an Emmy for her performance on the latter show, increasing her popularity. From that point onward, Burnett started to headline shows and theater productions.
Carol Burnett’s Career Highlights
Carol Burnett rose to fame hosting The Carol Burnett Show from 1967 to 1978, which won 23 Emmy Awards. She became a beloved entertainer known for musical numbers, parodies, audience interaction, and her iconic “Tarzan yell.”
After the show ended, Burnett appeared in films like The Four Seasons, Seasons of the Heart, and Horton Hears a Who (voice acting). She also made appearances on TV shows like All my Children, Desperate Housewives, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Hawaii Five-O. She continued to work on Broadway productions like Moon Over Buffalo and Putting it All Together.
In recent years, Burnett has reduced her acting activity and prefers to stay out of the public eye.
Carol Burnett’s Marriages
Carol Burnett was first married to Dan Saroyan during college, but they divorced in 1962. In 1963, she married TV producer Joe Hamilton and had three children with him before they divorced in 1984. Their daughter’s drug addiction was a major factor in their separation. In 2001, Carol Burnett married Brian Miller, a drummer for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra who was 23 years younger than her.
Real Estate Holdings of Carol Burnett
In 1999, Carol Burnett purchased a Montecito house for $2 million and extensively renovated it, including the kitchen. She listed the house for $36 million in 2001 during the “Oprah effect” but was reported to still be living in it years later.
In 2008, Burnett sold her 2,000 square foot Trump Tower apartment for $5.58 million, which overlooked Central Park. She also owned an apartment on Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, which she purchased for $1.2 million in 2002 and listed for sale in October 2022 for $4.2 million. She later sold it in April 2023 for $3.7 million.
Burnett also owns a property in Santa Fe.
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