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George Carlin was born on May 12, 1937 in New York City, New York, United States and was credited as a television actor, film actor and comedian. Death is recorded on June 22, 2008, at the age of 71. George Carlin was educated at Cardinal Hayes High School. Awards on record include Grammy Hall of Fame (2009), Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2008), Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album (1972, 1993, 2000, 2001, 2008) and 1 more. The listed height was 175 cm.
My Take
George Carlin remains my benchmark for what comedy can be when it stops asking permission. The seven dirty words routine is remembered as provocation, but it was really a linguist's argument delivered with perfect timing — Carlin loved the English language too much to let euphemism strangle it. His five Grammys and the Mark Twain Prize confirm the institutional respect, yet his real legacy is the generations of comedians who learned from him that a punchline can carry a worldview. Nearly two decades after his death, his material reads less like nostalgia and more like prophecy. That durability is genius.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Carlin
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・カーリン
- Reading
- じょーじ・かーりん
- Born
- May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / comedian / television presenter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
2. Background
- High school
- Cardinal Hayes High School
Awards & achievements
- 2009 Grammy Hall of Fame
- 2008 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- 1972 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
- 2008 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
- 2000 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
- 2001 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
- 1993 Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
- 2001 Emperor Has No Clothes Award
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | seven dirty words |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://georgecarlin.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George%20Carlin
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B8%E3%83%A7%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B8%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%83%AA%E3%83%B3
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q150651
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was George Carlin born?
George Carlin was born on May 12, 1937.
When did George Carlin die?
George Carlin died on June 22, 2008, aged 71.
Where was George Carlin from?
George Carlin was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did George Carlin do?
George Carlin worked as actor, television actor, film actor, comedian, television presenter.
How tall was George Carlin?
George Carlin was 175 cm tall.
Which high school did George Carlin attend?
George Carlin attended Cardinal Hayes High School.
What was George Carlin known for?
George Carlin's notable works include seven dirty words.
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