George Carlin
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George Carlin
Summary
George Carlin is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 12, 1937[3]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. He died on June 22, 2008[5]. He worked as an actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], comedian[9], and television presenter[10]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,635 views/month, #1,513 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], George Carlin…
- George Carlin died in Santa Monica[4].
- George Carlin was born on May 12, 1937[3].
- George Carlin died on June 22, 2008[5].
- Among George Carlin's spouses was Brenda Carlin[12].
- Among George Carlin's spouses was Sally Wade[13].
- A child of George Carlin was Kelly Carlin[14].
- George Carlin held citizenship in United States[15].
- American English was George Carlin's native language[16].
- English was George Carlin's native language[17].
- George Carlin's professions included actor[6].
- George Carlin worked as a television actor[7].
- George Carlin worked as a film actor[8].
- George Carlin worked as a comedian[9].
- George Carlin worked as a television presenter[10].
- George Carlin's professions included writer[18].
- George Carlin's education included a stint at Cardinal Hayes High School[19].
- George Carlin was educated at Bishop Dubois High School[20].
- A notable work attributed to George Carlin is seven dirty words[21].
- George Carlin received the Grammy Hall of Fame[22].
- George Carlin received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[23].
- George Carlin received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[24].
- George Carlin received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25].
- George Carlin received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[26].
- George Carlin received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1937-05-12[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 2008-06-22[31]
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Genre(s): comedy, standup comedy[32]
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Community tags: comedy, standup comedy[33]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5a79e923-b2ef-45fd-bc48-9beebdb21e78[34]
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Origins and Family
George Carlin's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on May 12, 1937[3]. Native languages include American English[16] and English[17].
Education
Educated at Cardinal Hayes High School[19], a high school[35], in United States[36], founded in 1941[37] and Bishop Dubois High School[20], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1946[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], comedian[9], television presenter[10], and writer[18].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to George Carlin is seven dirty words[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Grammy Hall of Fame[22], an award[41], founded in 1973[42]; Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[23], a cultural prize[43], in United States[44], founded in 1998[45]; Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[24], a class of award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1959[48]; Emperor Has No Clothes Award[49], an award[50]; and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[51], a commemorative plaque[52], in United States[53].
Personal Life
Spouses include Brenda Carlin[12], a television producer[54], 1939–1997[55], of United States[56] and Sally Wade[13], of United States[57]. A child of George Carlin was Kelly Carlin[14]. Religious affiliations include atheism[58], a world view[59] and lapsed Catholic[60], a religious identity[61].
Death and Burial
George Carlin died on June 22, 2008[5]. He passed away in Santa Monica[4]. Recorded cause of death include heart failure[62] and myocardial infarction[63].
Why It Matters
George Carlin ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15,635 views/month, #1,513 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]
He has been cited as an influence by Kevin Hart[66], a comedian[67], b. 1979[68], of United States[69], awarded the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[70], specialised in film[71]; Robin Williams[72], a stand-up comedian[73], 1951–2014[74], of United States[75], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[76], specialised in acting[77]; Will Ferrell[78], a comedian[79], b. 1967[80], of United States[81], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[82]; Steve Martin[83], a television actor[84], b. 1945[85], of United States[86], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[87]; Steve Carell[88], an actor[89], b. 1962[90], of United States[91], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[92], specialised in acting[93]; and Bill Maher[94], a comedian[95], b. 1956[96], of United States[97], awarded the Richard Dawkins Award[98], specialised in television broadcasting[99].
Works attributed to him include seven dirty words[100].
FAQs
Where was George Carlin born?
Born in New York City[2], George Carlin…
Where did George Carlin die?
George Carlin died in Santa Monica[4].
Who was George Carlin married to?
George Carlin's spouses include Brenda Carlin[12] and Sally Wade[13].
What did George Carlin do for work?
George Carlin worked as actor[6], television actor[7], film actor[8], comedian[9], and television presenter[10].
Where did George Carlin go to school?
George Carlin was educated at Cardinal Hayes High School[19] and Bishop Dubois High School[20].
What awards did George Carlin receive?
Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame[22], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[23], Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[24], and Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[25].
Who did George Carlin influence?
George Carlin has been cited as an influence by Kevin Hart[66], Robin Williams[72], Will Ferrell[78], and Steve Martin[83].