Garry Shandling biography
Garry Shandling was an American comedian, born on 29 November 1949 in Chicago, who died on 24 March 2016.
Garry Shandling's screen career began in 1975 with Sanford and Son.
Garry Shandling appeared in 22 films and 7 television or streaming titles between 1975 and 2018.
Honours include Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series.
- Born
- 29 November 1949
- Died
- 24 March 2016 (aged 66)
- Birthplace
- Chicago
- Work
- Actor, Screenwriter, Film producer, Comedian, Television producer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1975 to 2016
- Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Garry Shandling filmography
22 films and 7 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling | English | ||
| 2016 | The Jungle Book | Ikki (voice) | Posthumous release (final film role), dedicated in memory | |
| 2016 | Dying Laughing | |||
| 2014 | Captain America: The Winter Soldier | Senator Stern | ||
| 2012 | The Dictator | Health Inspector | Uncredited cameo | |
| 2011 | The Brain Storm | Garry Shandling | Short | |
| 2010 | Iron Man 2 | Senator Stern | ||
| 2006 | Hammy's Boomerang Adventure | Verne (voice) | Short | |
| 2006 | Over the Hedge | Verne (voice) | ||
| 2005 | Trust the Man | Dr. Beekman | ||
| 2001 | Zoolander | English | ||
| 2001 | Town & Country | Griffin Morris | ||
| 2000 | What Planet Are You From? | Harold Anderson | Also producer, writer | |
| 1998 | Dr. Dolittle | Male Pigeon (voice) | ||
| 1998 | Hurlyburly | Artie | ||
| 1994 | Mixed Nuts | Stanley | ||
| 1994 | Love Affair | Kip DeMay | ||
| 1993 | The Night We Never Met | Mr. Vertisey | Uncredited | |
| 1990 | Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme | Jack | ||
| 1978 | The Harvey Korman Show | Episode: "The One Where Harvey Won't Change" | ||
| 1976 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Episode: "Horshack vs. Carvelli" | ||
| 1975 | Sanford and Son | 4 episodes |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Tom Goes to the Mayor | Captain Pat Lewellen (voice) | Episode: "Couple's Therapy" | |
| 1998 | Caroline in the City | Steve | Episode: "Caroline and the Marriage Counselor: Part 2" | |
| 1996 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Garry (voice) | Episode: "Sticky Notes" | |
| 1992 | The Larry Sanders Show | Larry Sanders | ||
| 1992 | The Ben Stiller Show | Garry Shandling | Episode: "With Garry Shandling" | |
| 1986 | The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special | Garry Shandling | ||
| 1986 | It's Garry Shandling's Show | Garry Shandling | 72 episodes; also co-creator, executive producer, writer |