Vivian Vance
Actress
70 years (Jul 26, 1909 – Aug 17, 1979)Cherryvale, Kansas, USA
Vivian Vance played Ethel Mertz across all six seasons of 'I Love Lucy', the neighbour and reluctant accomplice in Lucy Ricardo's schemes. A stage performer before television, she brought timing that held up under the show's live-audience filming, and in 1954 became the first winner of the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy. She continued with Lucille Ball in 'The Lucy Show' before leaving the series, and the pairing remains one of the most-watched comic partnerships in American television.
Vivian Vance
Actress
Vivian Vance played Ethel Mertz across all six seasons of 'I Love Lucy', the neighbour and reluctant accomplice in Lucy Ricardo's schemes. A stage performer before television, she brought timing that held up under the show's live-audience filming, and in 1954 became the first winner of the Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy. She continued with Lucille Ball in 'The Lucy Show' before leaving the series, and the pairing remains one of the most-watched comic partnerships in American television.
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The Great Houdinis
Minnie
1976
Here's Lucy
Vivian Jones
1971Season 4
Here's Lucy
Vivian Jones
1970Season 3
Love, American Style
Madame Zimia Zygmundt
1969Season 1
Here's Lucy
Vivian Jones
1969Season 2
Here's Lucy
Vivian Jones
1968Season 1
The Great Race
Hester Goodbody
1965
The Lucy Show
Vivian Bagley
1962–
The Deputy
Emma Gant
1959Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vivian Vance still alive?
Vivian Vance passed away on August 17, 1979 at age 70.
What are the most famous roles of Vivian Vance?
Vivian Vance is best known for roles in The Great Race, The Lorax, The Secret Fury.
How many movies has Vivian Vance been in?
Over a 54-year career (since 1925), Vivian Vance has appeared in 5 movies and 6 TV shows.
What was Vivian Vance's first movie?
The career of Vivian Vance began with The Patent Leather Pug (1925).
What is Vivian Vance's most recent movie or series?
Vivian Vance's most recent release is Lucy Calls the President, which premiered on November 21, 1977.
What TV shows has Vivian Vance appeared in?
On television, Vivian Vance has appeared in I Love Lucy, The Lucy Show, Here's Lucy, Rhoda.
Vivian Vance
1909-07-26 · Cherryvale, Kansas, USA
Vivian Vance (July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979) was an American actress and singer from Kansas, best known for her role as Ethel Mertz on the American television sitcom I Love Lucy (1951–1957).