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Vivian Vance

Bio: 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).
Born: Mon, Jul 26 1909
Birthplace: Cherryvale, Kansas, USA

Death: Fri, Aug 17 1979
Vivian Vance is 70 years old
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Poster of Lucy and Desi
Lucy and Desi
Vivian Vance would have been no older than 70 in Lucy and Desi as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 21 2022
Poster of I Love Lucy Christmas Special
I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Vivian Vance would have been no older than 70 in I Love Lucy Christmas Special
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 2016
Poster of Television: The First Fifty Years
Television: The First Fifty Years
Vivian Vance would have been no older than 70 in Television: The First Fifty Years as 'Ethel Mertz (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999
Poster of Lucy Calls the President
Lucy Calls the President
Vivian Vance was 68 in Lucy Calls the President as 'Viv'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1977
Poster of CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years
Vivian Vance was 67 in CBS Salutes Lucy: The First 25 Years as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1976
Poster of The Great Houdinis
The Great Houdinis
Vivian Vance was 67 in The Great Houdinis as 'Minnie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of The Lorax
The Lorax
Vivian Vance was 62 in The Lorax as 'Singer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 14 1972
Poster of Getting Away from It All
Getting Away from It All
Vivian Vance was 62 in Getting Away from It All as 'May Brodey'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 18 1972
Poster of The Great Race
The Great Race
Vivian Vance was 55 in The Great Race as 'Hester Goodbody'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1965
Poster of The Bob Hope Chevy Show
The Bob Hope Chevy Show
Vivian Vance was 47 in The Bob Hope Chevy Show as 'Ethel Mertz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 21 1956
Poster of Lucy's Really Lost Moments
Lucy's Really Lost Moments
Vivian Vance was 46 in Lucy's Really Lost Moments as 'Ethel Mertz'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1956
Poster of I Love Lucy: The Movie
I Love Lucy: The Movie
Vivian Vance was 43 in I Love Lucy: The Movie as 'Ethel Mertz'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil
Vivian Vance was 42 in The Blue Veil as 'Alicia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1951
Poster of The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury
Vivian Vance was 40 in The Secret Fury as 'Leah'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Take a Chance
Take a Chance
Vivian Vance was 24 in Take a Chance as 'Dancehall Girl'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 25 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Vivian Vance was 65+ in Rhoda
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Vivian Vance was 64+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Vivian Vance was 60+ in Love, American Style as 'Madame Zimia Zygmundt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Vivian Vance was 59+ in Here's Lucy as 'Vivian Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Vivian Vance was 53+ in The Merv Griffin Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Lucy Show
The Lucy Show
Vivian Vance was 53+ in The Lucy Show as 'Vivian Bagley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Password
Password
Vivian Vance was 52+ in Password
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Vivian Vance was 50+ in The Deputy as 'Emma Gant'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Vivian Vance was 49+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
Vivian Vance was 48+ in The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour as 'Ethel Mertz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Nov 06 1957
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Vivian Vance was 48+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of I Love Lucy
I Love Lucy
Vivian Vance was 42+ in I Love Lucy as 'Ethel Mertz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 15 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Vivian Vance was 40+ in The Bob Hope Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Vivian Vance was 38+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948