Tim Kazurinsky

Birth Name:

Timothy J. Kazurinsky

Birth Place:

Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Was nominated for a Writers Guild of America Award for "My Beautiful Son" in 2003
Started out as a member of the improv and sketch comedy troupe Second City in Chicago
Worked in advertising at Leo Burnett before deciding to accept a position at Second City
Best known as a former "Saturday Night Live" cast member and as Carl Sweetchuck in the "Police Academy" series
Has done impersonations of Ozzy Osbourne, Franklin Roosevelt, Billie Jean King and Deng Xiaoping, among others
Didn't audition for Second City or "Saturday Night Live;" in both cases he was seen performing by a producer and offered a job
Got involved with the "Police Academy" series when the "Saturday Night Live" writers Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield offered him a bit part in "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment․"
His character in "Police Academy" was made into an action figure

1984Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
2002BAFTA TV Award - Best Single Drama:Nominated
2003WGA Award (TV) - Original Long Form:Nominated

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