Harvey Korman Biography

Fast Facts

• Won four Emmys for his role on "The Carol Burnett Show"
• After serving in the Navy during WWII, he would go on to study acting at the Goodman School of Drama
• Quote: "It takes a certain type of person to be a television star․ I didn't have whatever that is․ I come across as kind of snobbish and maybe a little too bright․․․Give me something bizarre to play or put me in a dress and I'm fine․"
• Following several comedic roles on various series throughout the early 1960s, he landed his biggest part to date in 1967 on "The Carol Burnett Show", a role that would eventually land him six Emmy nominations as well as four Golden Globes
• After the conclusion of "The Carol Burnett Show", he would go on to star as the villain in 1974's satirical hit Western, "Blazing Saddles"
• Tried to find success on Broadway following college, but failed to do so and subsequently moved to Los Angeles