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George Carlin

Also known as George Denis Patrick Carlin, George Dennis Carlin, George Dennis Patrick Carlin

American stand-up comedian (1937–2008)

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George Carlin was an American stand-up comedian who performed from the 1960s until his death in 2008, becoming known for his sharp social commentary and willingness to tackle controversial subjects on stage. He matters as a significant figure in comedy history who pushed the boundaries of what could be said in entertainment and influenced countless comedians who followed him.

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New York City, New York, USA

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author, who won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums. Carlin was noted for his black humor as well as his thoughts on politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and various taboo subjects. Carlin and his "Seven Dirty Words" comedy routine were central to the 1978…

Known for

Zeitgeist: Requiem — Self (archive footage)2024
Daytime Revolution — Self (archive footage)2024
Group Therapy — Self (archive footage)2024
Stand-Up: The Laughing Therapy — Self (archive footage)2024
Behind the Shield: The Power and Politics of the NFL — Self (archive footage)2022
The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up — Self (archive footage)2022
George Carlin's American Dream — Self (archive footage)2022
Bill & Ted Face the Music — Rufus Hologram (archive footage)2020
Out of Shadows — Self (archive)2020
I Am Richard Pryor — Self - Actor and Comedian (archive footage)2019

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Given name: Patrick
Gender: male
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: New York City
Place of death: Santa Monica
Occupation: television actor
Languages spoken: English language
Native language: English language
Religion: lapsed Catholic
Award: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable work: seven dirty words
Genre: satire
Movement: atheism
Record label: Atlantic Records
Official website: georgecarlin.com
Image: George Carlin 1975 (Little David Records) Publicity.jpg
Height: 175
Number of children: 1

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Commons category: George Carlin
date of birth: 1937-05-12
date of death: 2008-06-22
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
Commons gallery: George Carlin
start of work period: 1956-00-00
writing language: English language
cause of death: myocardial infarction
topic's main category: Category:George Carlin
name in native language: George Carlin
birth name: George Denis Patrick Carlin
manner of death: natural causes
end of work period: 2008-00-00
described at URL: wikispooks.com/wiki/George_Carlin

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8 objects attributed to George Carlin, held across European museums, libraries & archives · via Europeana

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Encyclopedic overview

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, actor and author. He was known for his dark comedy and reflections on politics, English, psychology, religion, and taboo subjects.

Carlin was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live in 1975. The first of his 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977, broadcast as George Carlin at USC. From the late 1980s onward, Carlin's routines focused on sociocultural criticism of American society. He often commented on political issues and satirized American culture. His "seven dirty words" routine was central to the 1978 United States Supreme Court case FCC v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a 5–4 decision affirmed the government's power to censor indecent material on public airwaves.

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