Lucille Ball

Comedian, actress and head of Desilu Productions.

Lucille Ball (1911–1989) was an American comedian, actress, producer and studio executive. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards and won five.

Quick Facts

Birth name

Lucille Désirée Ball

Born

6 August 1911

Birthplace

Jamestown, New York, U.S.

Died

26 April 1989

Place of death

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Burial place

Lake View Cemetery, Jamestown

Occupation

Actress
comedian
producer
studio executive

Years active

1929–1989

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Background

With her husband Desi Arnaz she formed Desilu, and in 1962 she became the first woman to run a major television studio, Desilu Productions, whose series included Mission: Impossible and Star Trek. No Twilight Zone credit is recorded for her.