George Carlin
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Summary
George Carlin was born on May 12, 1937[1], in New York City[2]. He died on June 22, 2008[3], in Santa Monica[4]. He worked as an actor[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], and television presenter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.15% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28,023 views/month, #1,513 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Brenda Carlin[11], Sally Wade[12]
- Child: Kelly Carlin[13]
- Country of citizenship: United States[14]
- Native language: American English[15], English[16]
- Occupation: writer[17], voice actor[18], radio personality[19], stand-up comedian[20], journalist[21], humorist[22], screenwriter[23], composer[24], manufacturer[25]
- Educated at: Cardinal Hayes High School[26], Bishop Dubois High School[27]
- Notable work: seven dirty words[28]
- Award received: Grammy Hall of Fame[29], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[30], Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[31], Emperor Has No Clothes Award[32], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[33]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[34], lapsed Catholic[35]
- Sex or gender: male[36]
- Movement: atheism[37]
- Genre: observational comedy[38], character comedy[39], surreal humour[40], ribaldry[41], black comedy[42], irony[43], satire[44]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[45]
- Commons category: George Carlin[46]
- Cause of death: heart failure[47], myocardial infarction[48]
- Family name: Carlin[49]
- Given name: George[50], Denis[51], Patrick[52]
- Official website: https://georgecarlin.com[53]
- Topic's main category: Category:George Carlin[54]
- Commons gallery: George Carlin[55]
- Described at URL: https://wikispooks.com/wiki/George_Carlin[56]
- Manner of death: natural causes[57]
Product Details
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Type: Person[58]
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Country: US[59]
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Began / founded: 1937-05-12[60]
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Ended / dissolved: 2008-06-22[61]
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Genre(s): comedy, standup comedy[62]
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Community tags: comedy, standup comedy[63]
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MusicBrainz ID: 5a79e923-b2ef-45fd-bc48-9beebdb21e78[64]
Why It Matters
George Carlin has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[67], a stand-up comedian[68], 1951–2014[69], of United States[70], awarded the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor[71], specialised in acting[72]; Ben Stiller[73], a screenwriter[74], b. 1965[75], of United States[76], awarded the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series[77]; Steve Carell[78], an actor[79], b. 1962[80], of United States[81], awarded the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy[82], specialised in acting[83]; Bo Burnham[84], an actor[85], b. 1990[86], of United States[87], awarded the Emmy Award[88], specialised in acting[89]; Steve Martin[90], a television actor[91], b. 1945[92], of United States[93], awarded the Writers Guild of America Award[94]; and Will Ferrell[95], a comedian[96], b. 1967[97], of United States[98], awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[99].
Works attributed to him include seven dirty words[100].
FAQs
Where was George Carlin born?
George Carlin's place of birth was New York City[2].
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[11] and Sally Wade[12].
What did George Carlin do for work?
George Carlin worked as an actor[5], television actor[6], film actor[7], comedian[8], and television presenter[9].
Where did George Carlin go to school?
George Carlin was educated at Cardinal Hayes High School[26] and Bishop Dubois High School[27].
What awards did George Carlin receive?
Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame[29], Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[30], and Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album[31].
Who did George Carlin influence?
George Carlin has been cited as an influence by Robin Williams[67], Ben Stiller[73], Steve Carell[78], and Bo Burnham[84].