George Carlin
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