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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
Jane Wagner - Significant Other
Lillie Mae Tomlin - Mother
Richard Tomlin - Brother
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 Music Special - Winner
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress for 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: Actress (Play) - Winner
1977 Tony: Special Award - 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
1972 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety - Nominee
College:
Attended Wayne State University, Detroit, MI