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Harvey Korman: Biography
Birth Name:
Harvey Herschel Korman
Birth Place:
Chicago, IL
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
02/15/1927, Aquarius
Date of Death:
05/29/2008
Profession:
Actor
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Harvey Korman Fast Facts:
Began acting in plays while in kindergarten.
Served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Attempted to find work on Broadway for 13 years; then moved to Hollywood.
Voiced the Great Gazoo on
The Flintstones
.
Big break came in 1964 when he landed a regular role on
The Danny Kaye Show
.
Appeared on
The Carol Burnett Show
for 10 years beginning in 1967 and won four Emmys.
Appeared in four Mel Brooks movies, most notably as Hedley Lamarr in
Blazing Saddles
(1974).
In later years, toured the U.S. with Tim Conway in a two-man comedy show.
Harvey Korman Relationships:
Christopher Korman - Son
Cyril Korman - Father
Deborah Fritz Korman - Wife
Donna Elhart - Ex-wife
Ellen Korman - Mother
Katherine Korman - Daughter
Laura Korman - Daughter
Maria Korman - Daughter
Harvey Korman Awards:
1974 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1977 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music - Nominee
1973 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety - Nominee
1972 Golden Globe: Actor in a Supporting Role - Series or Television Movie - Nominee
1973 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1969 Emmy: Special Classifications of Individual Achievements - Winner
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music - Nominee
1971 Emmy: Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals - Winner
1972 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety - Winner
1974 Emmy: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music Series - Winner
1975 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Winner
College:
Goodman School of Drama, Chicago, IL (BFA in Acting, 1950)
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