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Carol Channing

1921–2019

United States

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Carol Elaine Channing (January 31, 1921 – January 15, 2019) was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer who starred in Broadway and film musicals. Each of her characters typically possessed a fervent expressiveness and an easily identifiable voice. Channing originated the lead roles in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes in 1949 and Hello, Dolly!

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