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George Carlin Biography
Birth Name:George Denis Patrick Carlin
Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States
Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Music department
Fast Facts
- Received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2008
- Before entering comedy, he trained as a radar technician in the U․S․ Air Force
- Often uses observational humor in his stand-up routines
- Widely recognized for his emphasis on social commentary through humor
- Was the first ever host of "Saturday Night Live" when the show debuted in October 1975
- Worked as a DJ at a radio station in Shreveport, Louisiana
Awards
- 1989ACE-Writing a Comedy Series: nominated
- 1989Grammy-Best Comedy Recording: nominated
- 1991ACE-Writing an Entertainment Special: nominated
- 1992Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series: nominated
- 1994Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Performer in a Children's Series: nominated
- 2006DVDX Award-Best Animated Character Performance (Voice and Animation in a DVD Premiere Movie): nominated