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Lily Tomlin
Lily Tomlin
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Lily Tomlin: Biography
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Birth Name:
Mary Jean Tomlin
Birth Place:
Detroit, MI
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
09/01/1939, Virgo
Profession:
Actor; comedian; writer
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Lily Tomlin Fast Facts:
Credits stand-up comedian Jean Carroll as her main inspiration, but has also been influenced by Lucille Ball, Imogene Coca and Beatrice Lillie.
Got first break in 1966 on
The Garry Moore Show
, then landed a monthly gig on
The Merv Griffin Show
until finally, in 1969, she became a star on
Laugh-In
.
Met her longtime collaborator and girlfriend, Jane Wagner, in 1971. Tomlin wrote to her after watching
J.T.
, a TV-movie Wagner had written, and asked if she would pen material for an "Edith Ann" album.
Initially turned down the movie
9 to 5
because she disliked some of the jokes.
Attended the 1984 Emmy Awards, for which she nominated in the Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program category, dressed as her popular character Ernestine.
Lily Tomlin Relationships:
Guy Tomlin - Father
Lillie Mae Tomlin - Mother
Richard Tomlin - Brother
Jane Wagner - Significant Other
Lily Tomlin Awards:
1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
1972 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1974 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy-Variety, Variety or Musical Special - Winner
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
1972 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1973 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety - Nominee
1984 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Informational Special - Nominee
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music - Nominee
1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
1976 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Winner
1978 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Winner
1971 Grammy: Best Comedy Album - Winner
1975 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee
1986 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play - Winner
1977 Tony: Best Special Theatrical Event - Winner
1974 Emmy: Best Writing in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music - Winner
1975 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Nominee
1973 Emmy: Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety - Nominee
1981 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Winner
1976 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee
1971 Emmy: Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals - Nominee
College:
Attended Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
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