Vivian Vance

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Vivian Vance

Vivian Vance

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Vivian Vance

Date of Birth: July 26, 1909
Date of Passing: August 17, 1979
Birthplace: Cherryvale, Kansas

Vivian Vance was an American television and theater actress and singer.

Vance is best known for her role as Ethel Mertz, sidekick to Lucille Ball on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy, and as Vivian Bagley on The Lucy Show.

Vivian Vance was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame with her I Love Lucy co-star William Frawley in 2012.

Vivian Vance was an American television and theater actress and singer.

Vance is best known for her role as Ethel Mertz, sidekick to Lucille Ball on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy, and as Vivian Bagley on The Lucy Show.

Vivian Vance was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame with her I Love Lucy co-star William Frawley in 2012.

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Awards & Nominations

4 Nominations | 1 Emmy | 1 Honor
Hall of Fame - 2012
  • Winner
  • Vivian Vance, as Honoree
BEST SUPPORTING PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS - 1957
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A REGULAR SERIES - 1955
BEST SERIES SUPPORTING ACTRESS - 1954

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