Lucille Ball - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | August 06, 1911 |
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| Died | April 26, 1989 (age 77) |
| Birthplace | Jamestown, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | 'I Love Lucy', pioneering work as a female television producer, and contributions to American comedy and television. |
Intro
Lucille Ball was an iconic American actress, comedian, and producer best known for her groundbreaking work in television. She achieved massive fame for starring in and producing the seminal sitcom 'I Love Lucy', and is recognized as a trailblazer for women in entertainment, being one of the first female heads of a major television studio. Ball's distinctive comic timing, physical humor, and charisma cemented her place as one of the most beloved and influential entertainers of the 20th century.
Early Life & Background
Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911, in Jamestown, New York. She developed an interest in acting at a young age, attending the John Murray Anderson School for the Dramatic Arts in New York City. Ball initially struggled to find success, working as a model and appearing in chorus lines and small movie roles before her breakthrough in radio and eventually television.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Lucy Ricardo in 'I Love Lucy' (1951-1957), one of the most influential and popular sitcoms in television history.
- Co-founded Desilu Productions with then-husband Desi Arnaz, producing numerous hit series including 'Star Trek' and 'The Untouchables'.
- Became the first woman to run a major television studio (Desilu).
- Starred in additional successful series such as 'The Lucy Show' and 'Here's Lucy'.
- Recipient of four Primetime Emmy Awards and the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Trivia
- Her signature red hair was actually dyed; she was a natural brunette.
- Lucille Ball was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989.
- She was one of the first American women to own her own production studio.
FAQs
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When was Lucille Ball born?
Lucille Ball was born the 6 August 1911.
Where is Lucille Ball from?
Jamestown, New York, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About August 6th, 1911, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 6, 1911, General Cincinnatus Leconte was proclaimed as the President of Haiti, successfully outmaneuvering his political rival General Anténor Firmin, who had also attempted to lead an attack on the capital. Leconte's rise to power marked a significant moment in Haitian political history, representing a shift in the nation's leadership during a tumultuous period of political instability.
- Day of the week: August 6th, 1911 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Life's a Funny Proposition, After All by George M. Cohan
- Popular movie: directed by Francesco Bertolini,Giuseppe de Liguoro
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