Person
Beatrice Lillie
Acting · 1894–1989 · Ontario, Canada
Biography
Beatrice Lillie, dubbed "the funniest woman in the world", was a Canadian born British parodist, comedic actress/performer, and singer of the stage and screen. She worked extensively in both Great Britain and the United States.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Tony Awards
Self - Award Accepter
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
What's My Line?
Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Self
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Bob Hope Show
Self
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Self
The Bell Telephone Hour
Self
Around the World in 80 Days
London Revivalist Group Leader
Filmography
- 1967Thoroughly Modern MillieMrs. Meers
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
- 1959The Bell Telephone HourSelf
- 1956Around the World in 80 DaysLondon Revivalist Group Leader
- 1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Award Accepter
- 1951The Ezio Pinza ShowSelf
- 1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
- 1950The Bob Hope ShowSelf
- 1950What's My Line?Self
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
- 1944On ApprovalMaria Wislack
- 1943A Welcome to BritainSelf (uncredited)
- 1938Doctor RhythmMrs. Lorelei Dodge-Blodgett
- 1930Are You There?Shirley Travis
- 1929The Show of ShowsPerformer in 'Recitations' Number (uncredited)
- 1926Exit SmilingViolet
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