George Carlin

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian. He was also an actor and author, and he 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 Founda... more

Date of birth:

  • May 12, 1937

Date of death:

  • Jun 22, 2008 (age 71 years)

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Height:

  • 1.74 m (5.71 ft )

Also known as:

  • George Denis Patrick Carlin,
  • 乔治·卡林
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The George Carlin Show

The George Carlin Show was an American television sitcom that aired on Fox Broadcasting from January 1994 to July 1995. It was created jointly by veteran TV producer Sam Simon and the show's namesake, comedian George Carlin. The series centered around George O'Grady (Carlin), a taxi cab driver...

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  • Jul 29, 1957
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Spouse (or domestic partner):

Spouse From To Type of union
  • Aug 5, 1961
  • May 11, 1997

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