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George Carlin

Actor / Comedian / Television Presenter / Writer / Radio Personality / Journalist / Humorist / Screenwriter / Composer | * 05/12/1937 († 71, 06/22/2008) | New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, actor, author, and social critic. Regarded as one of the most important and influential stand-up comedians of all time, he was dubbed "the dean of counterculture comedians". He was known for his black comedy and reflections on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects. Carlin was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977, broadcast as George Carlin at USC. From the late 1980s onwards, his routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. He often commented on American political issues and satirized American culture. His "seven dirty words" routine was central to the 1978 United States Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5–4 decision affirmed the government's power to censor indecent material on public airwaves. Carlin released his first solo album Take-Offs and Put-Ons in 1966... ()
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Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Documentaries | Animation

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Awards & Nominations for George Carlin

Grammy Hall of Fame Mark Twain Prize for American Humor 5x Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album Emperor Has No Clothes Award Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Movies with George Carlin as Actor(63)

as Self (archive footage)2022 The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
as Rufus Hologram (archive footage)2020 Bill & Ted Face the Music
as Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)2019 I Am Richard Pryor
as Self (archive footage)2013 The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
as himself2012 The Reality of Me
as Filmore (voice)2010 Monster Truck Mater
as Filmore (archive audio) (voice)2010 Heavy Metal Mater
as Fillmore (archive voice)2009 Unidentified Flying Mater
as Filmore / Additional Voices2008 Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
as himself2008 History of the Joke
as Der Zauberer (voice)2007 Happily N'Ever After
as himself2006 The N Word
as Fillmore (voice)2006 Cars
as Zugor (voice)2005 Tarzan II
as himself2005 The Aristocrats
as Bart Trinke2004 Jersey Girl
as Self (archive footage)2004 Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
as himself2003 George on George
as The Architect2003 Scary Movie 3
as Cardinal Glick1999 Dogma
as Mr. Conductor (Uncredited)1995 The Thomas The Tank Engine Man
as Himself (archive footage)1994 But... Seriously
as Eddie Detreville1991 The Prince of Tides
as Ralph1990 Working Tra$h
as Justin Case1988 Justin Case
as Frank Madras1987 Outrageous Fortune
as Himself / Mike Holder1986 George Carlin: Playin' with Your Head
as himself1984 Carlin on Campus
as himself1983 Carlin at Carnegie
as Narrator1979 Americathon
as himself1978 George Carlin: Again!
as The Taxi Driver1976 Car Wash
as Herbie Fleck1968 With Six You Get Eggroll

TV Shows/Series with George Carlin as Actor(24)

as himself1997 The View
as himself1996 The Daily Show
as Billy Williams1995 Streets of Laredo
as himself1995 MADtv
as Mr. Conductor1995 MADtv
as George O'Grady1994 The George Carlin Show
as Mr. Conductor1989 Shining Time Station
as Munchie (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Self - Host1975 Saturday Night Live
as himself1970 The Flip Wilson Show
as Self - Guest1968 The Dick Cavett Show
as himself1967 The Carol Burnett Show
as himself1967 Away We Go
as Self - Comedian1964 The Hollywood Palace
as himself1962 The Merv Griffin Show
as himself1952 Today
as Self - Comedian1948 The Ed Sullivan Show

Movies with George Carlin as Crew(29)

Production/Executive Producer2008 George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!
Production/Executive Producer2005 George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
Production/Executive Producer2001 George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances
Production/Executive Producer1999 George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
Writing/Writer1996 George Carlin: Back in Town
Production/Producer1992 George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
Production/Executive Producer1990 George Carlin: Doin' it Again
Sound/Original Music Composer1990 George Carlin: Doin' it Again
Production/Producer1985 Drawing on My Mind
Writing/Writer1985 Drawing on My Mind
Writing/Writer1984 Carlin on Campus
Writing/Writer1983 Carlin at Carnegie
Writing/Writer1978 George Carlin: Again!
Production/Producer1977 George Carlin: On Location at USC

TV Shows/Series with George Carlin as Crew(2)

Writing/Writer1994 The George Carlin Show
Creator/Creator1994 The George Carlin Show

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Born: Wednesday, 05/12 1937 (May) in New York City, New York (United States of America (USA))
Died: Sunday, 06/22 2008 (June) in Santa Monica (aged: 71)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Ox)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Cardinal Hayes High School, Bishop Dubois High School
Record Label: Atlantic Records
Spouses (current/former): Brenda Carlin, Sally Wade
Children: Kelly Carlin
Other names for George Carlin (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"George Denis Patrick Carlin"
George Carlin frequently works together with these people:
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Andy Samberg (31x, Actor)
Rocco Urbisci (25x, Crew)
Bill Hader (24x, Actor)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Kristen Wiig (19x, Actress)
Fred Armisen (19x, Actor)
Albert Brooks (18x, Actor)
Kevin Smith (17x, Actor)
Kenan Thompson (17x, Actor)
Maggie Roswell (17x, Actress)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:4263, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/16/2024