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Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball was an American actress.

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Lucille Ball
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CHAPTER 01

Life and work

Lucille Désirée Ball (August 6, 1911 – April 26, 1989) was an American comedian, actress, producer, and studio executive. She was recognized by Time in 2020 as one of the most influential women of the 20th century for her work in all four of these areas. She was nominated for 13 Primetime Emmy Awards, winning five, and was the recipient of several other accolades, such as the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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CHAPTER 02

A beginning in Jamestown

Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

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THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

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Jamestown

Lucille Ball was born in Jamestown. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.

Lucille Ball — biographical record ↗︎

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IN THE STORY

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