About
Actress who became immortalized as Ethel Mertz, Lucy's neighbor, in the popular sitcom I Love Lucy.
Before Fame
Her real name is Vivian Roberto Jones. She changed her surname to Vance after folklorist Vance Rudolph.
Trivia
She was the godmother of Lovin' Spoonful guitarist John Sebastian.
Family Life
She was married four times, but did not have any children. She married her fourth husband, John Dodds, in 1961 and they remained married until her death in 1979.
Associated With
She was in the series I love Lucy with Lucille Ball.
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Vivian Vance Highlights
