George Carlin American Comedian (1937–2008)
George Carlin · actor and television actor · American
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Biography
American comedian George Carlin was born on 12 May 1937 in New York City. He passed away on 22 June 2008 at the age of 71. He was recognised for appearances in Scary Movie 3 (2003) and The Aristocrats (2005).
Records list With Six You Get Eggroll (1968) as his earliest screen credit. In all, 16 films and 3 TV series appear in his credits from 1968 to 2008. He played Rufus in Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991). His screen work on record ends with Zeitgeist: Addendum in 2008. He is also credited as writer on George Carlin at USC.
His discography lists 14 albums, including I Kinda Like It When A Lotta People Die (2016). The records associate him with observational comedy and character comedy. His recordings came out on Atlantic Records. Work listed as notable includes seven dirty words.
He collected 9 awards. The list of wins starts with Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 1972 for FM & AM. His latest listed award is Grammy Hall of Fame in 2009 for Class Clown.
Filmography
19 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Zeitgeist: Addendum | Film | |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | Film | |
| 2004 | Jersey Girl | Film | |
| 2004 | Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party | Film | |
| 2003 | Bitter Jester | Film | |
| 2003 | Scary Movie 3 | Film | |
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Film | |
| 1999 | Dogma | Film | |
| 1996– | Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales | TV series | |
| 1991 | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey | Rufus | Film |
| 1991 | The Prince of Tides | Film | |
| 1990 | Working Tra$h | Film | |
| 1989 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | Rufus | Film |
| 1989– | Shining Time Station | TV series | |
| 1988 | Justin Case | Film |
Show all 19 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Outrageous Fortune | Film | |
| 1977– | George Carlin at USC | Writer | TV series |
| 1976 | Car Wash | Film | |
| 1968 | With Six You Get Eggroll | Film |
Awards and nominations
9 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Class Clown | Won |
| 2008 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Won | |
| 2008 | Mark Twain Prize for American Humor | Won | |
| 2001 | Emperor Has No Clothes Award | Won | |
| 2001 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Won | |
| 2000 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Won | |
| 1993 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | Jammin' in New York | Won |
| 1972 | Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album | FM & AM | Won |
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won |
Discography
14 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I Kinda Like It When A Lotta People Die | Album |
| 1999 | The Little David Years | Album |
| 1996 | Back in Town | Album |
| 1992 | Classic Gold | Album |
| 1981 | A Place for My Stuff | Album |
| 1977 | On the Road | Album |
| 1973 | Occupation: Foole | Album |
| 1966 | Take-Offs and Put-Ons | Album |
| An Evening with Wally Londo Featuring Bill Slaszo | Album | |
| Carlin on Campus | Album | |
| Class Clown | Album | |
| FM & AM | Album | |
| Indecent Exposure | Album | |
| Toledo Window Box | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Brenda Carlin (1961 to 1997, ended by death) and Sally Wade (1998 to 2008). He was the father of Kelly Carlin. Education on record includes Bishop Dubois High School and Cardinal Hayes High School.
George Carlin Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was George Carlin at the time of death?
George Carlin died on 22 June 2008 at the age of 71. He was born on 12 May 1937.
What is George Carlin known for?
George Carlin was known for Scary Movie 3 (2003) and The Aristocrats (2005).
What is George Carlin’s nationality?
George Carlin was American, born in New York City.
How tall was George Carlin?
George Carlin was 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
Who was George Carlin married to?
George Carlin’s marriages on record are to Sally Wade (1998 to 2008) and Brenda Carlin (1961 to 1997).
Has George Carlin won any awards?
Yes. 9 awards are on record, including Grammy Hall of Fame (2009) for Class Clown.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q150651), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Little David Records · Public domain
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