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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Height
- 175 cm
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor / comedian / television presenter
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | seven dirty words | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Carlin born?
May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008.
Where is George Carlin from?
George Carlin is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does George Carlin do?
George Carlin works as actor, television actor, film actor, comedian, television presenter.
How tall is George Carlin?
George Carlin is 175 cm.
What is George Carlin known for?
Notable works include seven dirty words.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.