George Carlin
Acting
- Born:
- 1937-05-12
- Died:
- 2008-06-22
- Place of birth:
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums. Carlin was noted for his black humor as well as his thoughts on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Carlin and his "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine were central to the 1978 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a narrow 5–4 decision by the justices affirmed the government's power to regulate indecent material on the public airwaves. The first of his fourteen stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. In the 1990s and 2000s, Carlin's routines focused on socio-cultural criticism of modern American society. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. In 2004, Carlin placed second on the Comedy Central list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time, ahead of Lenny Bruce and behind Richard Pryor. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live. In 2008, he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Carlin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Known For
Filmography
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy
Daytime Revolution
Group Therapy
Zeitgeist: Requiem
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL
George Carlin's American Dream
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Out of Shadows
I Am Richard Pryor
Too Hip for the Room: The Righteous Reign of Lord Buckley
The Last Laugh
The Alphabet of Truth: The Climate Change Deception
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
2012 Crossing Over A New Beginning
The Reality of Me
Owned & Operated
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Heavy Metal Mater
Monster Truck Mater
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Unidentified Flying Mater
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Zeitgeist: Addendum
George Carlin: Too Hip For The Room
Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes the Plunge
George Carlin: It's Bad for Ya!
History of the Joke
Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas
Unmasked with George Carlin
Zeitgeist: The Movie
Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s
Happily N'Ever After
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Cars
The N Word
George Carlin: Life Is Worth Losing
The Aristocrats
Tarzan II
Thomas & Friends: Quarry Adventures on Sodor
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Thomas & Friends: The Early Years
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Jersey Girl
Scary Movie 3
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures
George on George
Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon
Thomas & Friends: Fun with Thomas
Real Time with Bill Maher
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Thomas & Friends: Best of James
George Carlin: Complaints & Grievances
Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy