Birthday: August 6, 1911 (Leo)
Born In: Jamestown, New York, United States
Lucille Ball was an American model and actress, particularly known for her iconic role in the television sitcom ‘I Love Lucy’. She was a singer, model, actress, businesswoman but most of all a perfectionist. In her early years, she faced a lot of challenges as she moved from one place to other because of some unfortunate events. She was a confident and ambitious girl who never kneeled down in front of adverse circumstances, but always returned to achieve her dreams with greater strength and stronger determination than before. She worked as a model for various firms and as an actress in many movies, Broadway musicals and sitcoms in her lifetime. Her most prominent work was the famous 1950s sitcom ‘I Love Lucy’ in which she portrayed the role of a housewife “Lucy”. The show was highly acclaimed by everyone and became a huge success and created new paths and ideas for next generation of sitcoms. She was the first woman to become the head of a film production company, Desilu, which she started with her husband. She was a free spirit, constantly striving towards her dreams with high hopes and committed efforts. She was always loyal to her work and is remembered for her sincere and extraordinary roles in movies and sitcoms.
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Also Known As: Lucille Désirée Ball
Died At Age: 77
Spouse/Ex-: Desi Arnaz, Gary Morton
father: Henry Durrell Ball
mother: Desiree Evelyn Hunt
siblings: Fredrick Ball
children: Desi Arnaz Jr., Lucie Arnaz
Born Country: United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females
place of death: Los Angeles, California, United States
Cause of Death: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ancestry: French American, Irish American, British American
City: Jamestown, New York
U.S. State: New Yorkers
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Lucille Ball Movies
(Comedy)
(Musical, Romance, Comedy)
(Comedy, Drama)
(Comedy, Musical)
(Short, Sport, Comedy)
(Family, Comedy)
(Comedy, Romance, Fantasy, Musical)
(Comedy, Romance)
(Crime, Drama, Comedy)
(Mystery, Comedy)
Awards
1968 | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series | The Lucy Show (1962) |
1967 | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series | The Lucy Show (1962) |
1956 | Best Actress - Continuing Performance | I Love Lucy (1951) |
1953 | Best Comedienne | Winner |
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