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Harvey Korman

Birth Name:
Harvey Korman
Birth Place:
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Director, Producer
Harvey Korman

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

Awards

  • 1969Primetime Emmy - Special Classification Achievements - Individuals (Variety Performances):Winner
  • 1971Primetime Emmy - Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals:Winner
  • 1972Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1972Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement by a Performer in Music or Variety:Winner
  • 1973Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1973Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety:Nominated
  • 1974Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Nominated
  • 1974Primetime Emmy - Best Supporting Actor in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music:Winner
  • 1975Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actor - Television:Winner
  • 1976Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music:Nominated
  • 1977Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continuing or Single Performance by a Supporting Actor in Variety or Music:Nominated
  • 2003TV Land Award - Favorite Second Banana:Nominated
  • 2005Legend AwardWinner
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