Pat Carroll
Biography
Patricia Ann Carroll was born on May 5, 1927 in Shreveport, Louisiana, and died on July 30, 2022 at the age of 95. An American actress and comedian, she is noted for her extensive work in film, television and voice performance, with 81 credited roles listed in her filmography. Carroll provided the iconic voice of the sea witch Ursula in Disney’s animated feature The Little Mermaid and appeared on several television series, including CBS’s The Danny Thomas Show, ABC’s Laverne & Shirley and NBC’s ER. Her career earned her multiple honors: she won an Emmy Award, a Drama Desk Award and a Grammy Award, and she was nominated for a Tony Award. Her contributions span acting, comedy and voice work.
Career overview
Pat Carroll (May 5, 1927 – July 30, 2022) was an American actress and comedian born in Shreveport, Louisiana. Over a career that spanned several decades, she became known for both her live‑action television work and her distinctive voice performances. Carroll appeared in a variety of network series, including a role on CBS’s The Danny Thomas Show, a recurring part on ABC’s Laverne & Shirley, and a guest appearance on NBC’s ER. Her most iconic voice role was the villainous sea witch Ursula in Disney’s animated feature The Little Mermaid, a performance that remains a hallmark of her career.
Carroll’s contributions to the performing arts were recognized with multiple major awards. She earned an Emmy Award, a Drama Desk Award, and a Grammy Award, and she was also nominated for a Tony Award. Throughout her career she accumulated more than 80 credited performances across film and television, reflecting a versatile presence in the industry. Carroll’s work left a lasting imprint on both comedic and dramatic roles, and she is remembered for her memorable characters and the breadth of her achievements in entertainment.
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- Once Upon a Studio (2023) as Ursula (voice) (archive sound)
- The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse (2020) as Ursula (voice)
- The Little Mermaid Live! (2019) as Ursula (archive footage) (voice)
- Howard (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- Secret of the Sundrop (2018) as Old Lady Crowley
- Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017) as Old Lady Crawley (voice)
- Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (2017) as Old Lady Crowley (voice)
- Drawing Home (2017)
- Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration (2015) as Self / Loretta Kuhne (archive footage)
- BFFs (2014) as Joan
- Bridesmaids (2011) as Old Woman in Car (uncredited)
- Troupers (2011)
- A Turtle's Tale: Sammy's Adventures (2010) as Old Female Turtle (voice)
- Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009) as Ursula (voice) (archive footage)
- Freedom Writers (2007) as Miep Gies
- Nancy Drew (2007) as Landlady
- Outside Sales (2006) as Mrs. Poole
- Treasures Untold: The Making of Disney's 'The Little Mermaid' (2006) as Self
- Once Upon a Halloween (2005) as Ursula (voice) (archive sound)
- Garfield Holiday Celebrations (2004) as Grandma (voice)
- Mickey's House of Villains (2002) as Ursula (voice)
- Disney's House of Mouse (2001) as Ursula (voice)
- Mickey's Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse (2001) as Ursula (voice)
- Songcatcher (2001) as Viney Butler
- The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea (2000) as Morgana (voice)
- A Goofy Movie (1995) as Additional Voices (voice)
- ER (1994) as Rebecca Chadwick
- The Little Mermaid (1992) as Ursula (voice)
- Just My Imagination (1992) as Peggy
- The Little Mermaid (1989) as Ursula (voice)
- Garfield's Thanksgiving (1989) as Grandma (voice)
- A Pup Named Scooby-Doo (1988) as Paula P. Casso (voice)
- She's the Sheriff (1987) as Gussie Holt
- A Garfield Christmas (1987) as Grandma (voice)
- Designing Women (1986) as Mrs. Beecham
- Pound Puppies (1986) as Katrina Stoneheart (voice)
- Galaxy High School (1986)
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Martha
- Too Close for Comfort (1980) as Hope Stinson
- Tropic of Desire (1979) as Tangerine
- Legends of the Super Heroes (1979) as Hawkman's Mother
- Flying High (1978)
- The Love Boat (1977) as Muriel
- Busting Loose (1977)
- Laverne & Shirley (1976)
- Good Heavens (1976)
- Police Woman (1974) as Miriam Stein
- Police Story (1973) as Mrs. Bannister
- Calucci's Department (1973)
- Brothers O'Toole (1973) as Callie Burdyne
- Second Chance (1972) as Gloria Petryk
- The Pet Set (1971) as Self
- Getting Together (1971)
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970) as Loretta Kuhne
- Make Room for Granddaddy (1970)
- Love, American Style (1969) as Birdie
- Love, American Style (1969) as Jean
- With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) as Maxine Scott
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest / Various Characters
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- Please Don't Eat the Daisies (1965) as Miss Lawson
- Cinderella (1965) as Prunella
- The Danny Kaye Show (1963) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Co-Hostess
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Investigators (1961) as Blossom
- You're in the Picture (1961) as Herself
- My Three Sons (1960) as Cleo Mortensen
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Cherry
- Tonight Starring Jack Paar (1957) as Self
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self
- Meet Mother Magoo (1956) as Mother Magoo (voice)(uncredited)
- Studio 57 (1954)
- The George Gobel Show (1954) as Self
- Hey Mulligan (1954) as Bobo
- The Jimmy Durante Show (1954) as Self
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Frances Dowd
- The Jackie Gleason Show (1952)
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Clara Appleby
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Killer's Manager / Mrs. Lump Lump
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Mrs. Shore
- Hometown Girl (1948) as Lorelei Crawford
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947)