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American stand-up comedian (1937-2008)
Visionary standup comedian, social critic, and actor of the '60s-2000s whose musings on the language are legendary.
| Born | May 12, 1937 |
| Hometown | New York City, New York, United States of America |
| Net worth | $10 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.75m) |
| Spouse | Sally Wade (m 1998 - 2008) , Brenda Hosbrook (m 1961 - 1997) |
| Children | Kelly Carlin |
| Parents | Mary Bearey , Patrick Carlin, Sr. |
Top Stories
George Carlin's comedic journey takes the stage in HBO doc
- For comedians of a certain age, there was one album that was worn out on the turntable, dutifully memorized and acted out
Videos
George Carlin stand-up routine from 1996 calls out anti-abortionists
George Carlin stand-up routine from 1996 calls out anti-abortionists
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Dick Cavett Show: Inside The Minds Of: Vol. 2
2019
Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz
2013
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
2012
The Ed Sullivan Comedy Special
2011
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya
2008
Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas
2007
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
2005
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise
2003
George's Best Stuff
2001
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
2000
George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
1999
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time: Live on Broadway
1998
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
1997
The George Carlin Show
1994
Working Tra$h
1h 32min
1990
George Carlin in Concert: Playin' With Your Head
1986
Albums
Camp Counselor [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, May 10, 1970]
2021
Hippy Dippy Weatherman [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, December 24, 1967]
2021
Daytime Television [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, March 19, 1967]
2020
Television [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, February 8, 1970]
2020
News Report [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, January 29, 1967]
2020
News [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, May 18, 1969]
2020
Big City Crime [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, October 27, 1968]
2020
Going to the Movies [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, October 1, 1967]
2020
Election Year [Live on The Ed Sullivan Show, April 28, 1968]
2020
I Kinda Like It When a Lotta People Die
2016
It's Bad for Ya
2008
Brain Droppings
2007
More Napalm and Silly Putty
2007
Napalm and Silly Putty
2007
Life Is Worth Losing
2006
George Carlin on Comedy
2002
Complaints and Grievances
2001
Little David Years: 1971-1977
1999
You Are All Diseased
1999
Back in Town
1996
Jammin' in New York
1992
Classic Gold
1992
Parental Advisory
1990
What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
1988
Playin' with Your Head
1986
Carlin on Campus
1984
Place for My Stuff!
1981
Killer Carlin
1981
Indecent Exposure (Some of the Best of George Carlin)
1979
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program | George Carlin: You Are All Diseased | Nominated |
| 1997 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Performance in a Variety or Music Program | George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy | Nominated |