Carol Burnett recalls 'climbing the Hollywood sign' Carol Burnett has shared details about her childhood in Los Angeles. 26 April 2026 Carol Burnett "used to climb the Hollywood sign" as a child. Carol Burnett has reflected on her childhood The 93-year-old actress grew up in Los Angeles, and she's admitted to being a little unruly during her younger years. The movie star - who grew up just north of Hollywood Boulevard - told People: "The neighbourhood kids, we used to climb the Hollywood sign. It's a wonder we didn't break our necks.