George Carlin
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. |
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George Carlin stand-up routine from 1996 calls out anti-abortionists
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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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 |
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