Portrait of Vivian Vance

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)'.
Fri, Jan 21 2022
Poster of Disclosure
Disclosure
Vivian Vance would have been no older than
70 in Disclosure
as 'Ethel Mertz (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 19 2020
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
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)'.
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'.
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'.
Sun, Nov 28 1976
Poster of The Great Houdinis
The Great Houdinis
Vivian Vance was
67 in The Great Houdinis
as 'Minnie'.
Fri, Oct 08 1976
Poster of The Lorax
The Lorax
Vivian Vance was
62 in The Lorax
as 'Singer'.
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'.
Tue, Jan 18 1972
Poster of The Great Race
The Great Race
Vivian Vance was
55 in The Great Race
as 'Hester Goodbody'.
Thu, Jul 01 1965
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'.
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'.
Thu, Jan 01 1953
Poster of The Blue Veil
The Blue Veil
Vivian Vance was
42 in The Blue Veil
as 'Alicia'.
Fri, Oct 26 1951
Poster of The Secret Fury
The Secret Fury
Vivian Vance was
40 in The Secret Fury
as 'Leah'.
Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Take a Chance
Take a Chance
Vivian Vance was
24 in Take a Chance
as 'Dancehall Girl'.
Sat, Nov 25 1933

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of I Love Lucy: Colorized Collection
I Love Lucy: Colorized Collection
Vivian Vance would have been no older than
70 in I Love Lucy: Colorized Collection
as 'Ethel Mertz'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 13 2019
Poster of Rhoda
Rhoda
Vivian Vance was
65+ in Rhoda
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of Password
Password
Vivian Vance was
52+ in Password
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The Deputy
The Deputy
Vivian Vance was
50+ in The Deputy
as 'Emma Gant'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Vivian Vance was
49+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948