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    Lily Tomlin

    American actress (born 1939)

    Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939)[1] is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. Tomlin started her career in stand-up comedy and sketch comedy before transitioning her career to acting across stage and screen. In a career spanning over fifty years, Tomlin has received numerous accolades, including seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, two Tony Awards, and a nomination for an Academy Award. She was also awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2017.[2]

    Tomlin started her career as a stand-up comedian as well as performing off-Broadway during the 1960s. Her breakout role was on the variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In from 1969 until 1973. Her signature role, which was written by her then partner (now wife) Jane Wagner, was in the show The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, which opened on Broadway i

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    Lily Tomlin Biography (1939?-)

    Original name, Mary jean Tomlin; born September 1, 1939 (some sources cite 1936), in Detroit, MI; daughter of Guy (a factory worker) and Lillie Mae (a nurse's aide; maiden name, Ford) Tomlin; companion of Jane Wagner (a writer andproducer). Addresses: Agent: Scott Henderson, William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90212.

    Nationality
    American
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Actress, comedienne, writer, producer
    Birth Details
    September 1, 1939?
    Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Famous Works

    • CREDITS
    • Television Appearances
    • Series
    • The Garry Moore Show, CBS, 1966
    • Host, The Music Scene, ABC, 1969-1970
    • Cast, Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In (also known as Laugh-In),NBC, 1969-1973
    • Voice of Ms. Frizzle, The Magic School Bus (also known as Scholastic's The Magic School Bus), PBS, beginning 1994
    • Kay Carter-Shepley, Murphy Brown, CBS, 1996-1998
    • Deborah Fiderer, a recurring role, The West Wing, NBC, 2002-
    • Speci

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      Lily Tomlin

      *U.S. Comedy Arts Festival: Career Tribute, 2002

      *WinFemme Film Festival: WIN Lifetime Achievement Award, 2002

      *Provincetown International Film Festival: Lily Award, 2000

      *Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program, "The Magic School Bus," 1995

      *Golden Globe: Best Ensemble Cast, "Short Cuts," 1994

      *American Comedy: Funniest Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, "Short Cuts," 1994

      *Venice Film Festival: Best Ensemble Cast, "Short Cuts," 1993

      *American Comedy: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture (Leading Role), "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe," 1992

      *Women in Film Crystal: Crystal Award, 1992

      *Seattle International Film Festival: Best Actress, "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe," 1991

      *American Comedy: Funniest Female Stand-Up Comic, 1987, 1988

      *American Comedy: Lifetime Achievement Award in Comedy, 1987

      *Tony: Best Actress (Play), "The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe," 19

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