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Lucille Desiree Ball was born in Jamestown, New York in 1911. She was the American comedienne, beginning her career as a Hollywood contract player in the 30s and eventually making over 50 films. She became a legend with the TV show "I Love Lucy"(which ran for 6 seasons), in which she starred with husband Desi Arnaz.

Later, she went on to star in "The Lucy Show" (which ran for 7 seasons) and "Here's Lucy" (which ran for 6 seasons). In 1984, she was inducted into the Televison Academy Hall of Fame. She died in 1989.

 
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