George Carlin biography
George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian, born on 12 May 1937 in New York City, who died on 22 June 2008.
George Carlin's screen career began in 1966 with That Girl, playing George Lester.
George Carlin appeared in 19 films and 21 television or streaming titles between 1966 and 2020.
George Carlin is remembered for seven dirty words.
Honours include Grammy Hall of Fame, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor and Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (4 times).
- Also known as
- George Denis Patrick Carlin, George Dennis Carlin, George Dennis Patrick Carlin
- Born
- 12 May 1937
- Died
- 22 June 2008 (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- New York City
- Work
- Actor, Television actor, Film actor, Comedian, Television presenter
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1959 to 2008
- Known for
- seven dirty words
- Awards
- Grammy Hall of Fame
- Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (4 times)
George Carlin filmography
19 films and 21 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Bill & Ted Face the Music | Rufus | Posthumous release; archival footage | |
| 2008 | Zeitgeist: Addendum | English | ||
| 2006 | Happily N'Ever After | Wizard | Voice, final film role | |
| 2006 | Cars | Fillmore | Voice | |
| 2005 | The Aristocrats | English | ||
| 2005 | Tarzan II | Zugor | Voice | |
| 2004 | Jersey Girl | Bart Trinké | ||
| 2004 | Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party | English | ||
| 2003 | Scary Movie 3 | Architect | ||
| 2003 | Bitter Jester | English | ||
| 2001 | Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back | Hitchhiker | ||
| 1999 | Dogma | Cardinal Ignatius Glick | ||
| 1991 | The Prince of Tides | Eddie Detreville | ||
| 1991 | Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey | Rufus | ||
| 1989 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure | Rufus | ||
| 1987 | Outrageous Fortune | Frank Madras | ||
| 1979 | Americathon | Narrator | ||
| 1976 | Car Wash | Taxi Driver | ||
| 1968 | With Six You Get Eggroll | Herbie Fleck |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Cars Toons: Mater's Tall Tales | Fillmore | ||
| 2000 | MADtv | Mr. Conductor | Episodes: 518 & 524 | |
| 1999 | Storytime with Thomas | Narrator | 3 episodes | |
| 1998 | The Simpsons | Munchie | Voice, episode: "D'oh-in' in the Wind" | |
| 1996 | Mr. Conductor's Thomas Tales | Mr. Conductor, narrator | 6 episodes | |
| 1995 | Streets of Laredo | Billy Williams | 3 episodes | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Second Chances | Mr. Conductor | Television film | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Queen for a Day | Mr. Conductor | Television film | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: One of the Family | Mr. Conductor | Television film | |
| 1995 | Shining Time Station: Once Upon a Time | Mr. Conductor | Television film | |
| 1994 | The George Carlin Show | George O'Grady | 27 episodes | |
| 1991 | Thomas & Friends | Narrator | Series 1 to 4; Voice, US dub; 104 episodes | |
| 1991 | Shining Time Station | Mr. Conductor, narrator | 45 episodes | |
| 1990 | Working Tra$h | Ralph Sawatzky | Television film | |
| 1990 | Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures | Rufus | Voice, season 1 only | |
| 1988 | Justin Case | Justin Case | TV movie directed Blake Edwards | |
| 1987 | Nick at Nite | , N/a | ||
| 1985 | Apt. 2C | Fictionalized version of himself, Jesus Christ | Pilot episode produced for HBO | |
| 1977 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Wally 'The Wow' Wexler | Episode: "Radio Free Freddie" | |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live | Host | Episodes: 1 and 183 | |
| 1966 | That Girl | George Lester | Episode: "Break a Leg" |