Comedienne and actress Carol Burnett has received an Emmy nomination, making her the oldest female comedy nominee. The 91-year-old was nominated for her role in the Apple TV + series “Palm Royale.” This marks Ms.
Burnett’s first nomination in the comedy supporting actress category and her first for a regular role on a non-sketch series. But this nomination is her 24th overall. Her last acting Emmy win was in 1997 for guest actress in a comedy for “Mad About You,” and she recently won her seventh Emmy for co-producing her birthday special, “90 Years of Love + Laughter”.
Ms. Burnett stars in all 10 episodes of the first season of “Palm Royale” as Norma Dellacorte, the comatose aunt-in-law to Kristen Wiig’s character. She soon gained national attention on “The Garry Moore Show,” winning her first Emmy Award in 1962.
In 1967, she launched “The Carol Burnett Show” on CBS, a variety program featuring comedy sketches, musical numbers, and guest stars, which ran for 11 years and became one of the most beloved shows in television history. The show garnered numerous Emmy and Golden Globe Awards, solidifying Ms. Burnett as a household name.
Her film appearances include notable roles in “Pete ‘n’ Tillie” (1972), “Annie” (1982), and “Noises Off” (1992), while her television roles include a memorable performance in “Mad About You,” for which she won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Her accolades include seven Pr.
