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My Take
Harvey Korman is, to me, the patron saint of the brilliant second banana. On The Carol Burnett Show he was the straight man who couldn't stay straight, famously corpsing whenever Tim Conway went off-script, and those broken takes became some of television's most beloved moments. A towering Chicago native with a DePaul education and four Emmys, he chose to serve the laugh rather than chase the spotlight. I admire that generosity enormously. Great comedy needs a generous reactor, and Korman gave Burnett's troupe its warmth and its timing. He is proof that supporting players can outlast the leads in our affection.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harvey Korman
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーヴィ・コーマン
- Reading
- はーゔぃ・こーまん
- Born
- February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Rabbit
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 191 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / voice actor / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Senn High School
- University
- DePaul University
Awards & achievements
- 1972 Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Harvey Korman born?
February 15, 1927 – May 29, 2008.
Where is Harvey Korman from?
Harvey Korman is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Harvey Korman do?
Harvey Korman works as comedian, film actor, voice actor, stage actor, television actor.
How tall is Harvey Korman?
Harvey Korman is 191 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.