Skip to content

CRITERIAA Criterion Channel Companion

Home Search Collections Closet Lists

CRITERIA

A Criterion Channel Companion

© 2026 Criteria. Not affiliated with The Criterion Collection.

Vivian Vance

Vivian Vance

July 26, 1909 – August 17, 1979

Cherryvale, Kansas, USA

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).

Poster for The Great Race

The Great Race

1965

Vivian Vance | Criteria