Lulu Roman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lulu Roman
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Lulu performing in 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bertha Louise Hable |
| Born | May 6, 1946 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 23, 2025 (aged 78) Bellingham, Washington, U.S. |
| Genres | Christian, Country, Southern gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Christian Recording Artist, Actress, Comedienne |
| Years active | 1969–2025 |
| Labels | Homesick Entertainment/Son of Jessie/Daywind |
| Associated acts | Hee Haw, Roy Clark, Minnie Pearl |
Bertha Louise Hable (born May 6, 1946 – died April 23, 2025), better known as Lulu Roman, was a talented American comedian, singer, and writer. Many people knew her from the popular comedy and music TV show Hee Haw, where she was a regular cast member from 1969 to 1993.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Lulu Roman was born in Dallas, Texas. She was born with a thyroid condition and grew up in the Buckner Orphans Home. She went to W. W. Samuell High School in Dallas and finished in 1964.
After high school, Lulu started working in nightclubs around Dallas. A famous country music star named Buck Owens was one of her fans. He later suggested her to the people who made the Hee Haw show. This helped her get her big break on television.
Life on Hee Haw and Beyond
While working on Hee Haw, Lulu faced some health challenges. These challenges caused her to be away from the show for a few seasons starting in 1971. During this time, she became a Christian. This led her to start singing, even though she never had formal singing lessons.
A Career in Southern Gospel Music
Lulu Roman became a successful singer of Southern Gospel music. She recorded more than a dozen albums. In 1985, she won a GMA Dove Award, which is a big award in Christian music. In 1999, she was honored by being added to the Country Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Other famous artists like Andy Griffith and Loretta Lynn were also inducted that year.
Continuing Her Talents
Lulu kept performing music and doing stand-up comedy throughout her life. She also loved working with Compassion International. This organization helps children around the world.
In 2010, her music project called Seven Times reached number two on the Cash Box music chart. She released another album of classic songs titled At Last in 2013. This album included duets with famous singers like Dolly Parton, T. Graham Brown, Linda Davis, and George Jones.
Other Acting Roles
Besides Hee Haw, Lulu Roman also acted in other TV shows and movies. She was in the Hee Haw spin-off show called Hee Haw Honeys. She also appeared in the stock car racing movie Corky. You might have also seen her in episodes of popular TV shows like The Love Boat and Touched by an Angel.
Her Life Story
In 2019, Lulu Roman shared her life story in a book. She published her autobiography titled "This Is My Story; This Is My Song."
Lulu Roman passed away on April 23, 2025, in Bellingham, Washington.
