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Lily Tomlin

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ENCSun, Jul 5, 7:05 AMThe KidBuy
BIOMon, Jul 6, 9:00 AMBio ClassicsBuy
BIOMon, Jul 6, 3:00 PMBio ClassicsBuy
PBSMon, Jul 6, 10:00 PMMake 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of AmericaBuy
BRAVOWed, Jul 8, 3:00 AMWest WingBuy
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BRAVOFri, Jul 10, 3:00 AMWest WingBuy
ENCFri, Jul 10, 9:30 AMThe KidBuy
LIFEFri, Jul 10, 11:00 PMWill & GraceBuy
HBOSGeSun, Jul 12, 4:15 AMA Prairie Home CompanionBuy
TMCeSun, Jul 12, 11:40 PMThe WalkerBuy
PBSMon, Jul 13, 10:00 PMMake 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of AmericaBuy
BRAVOWed, Jul 15, 3:00 AMWest WingBuy
BRAVOThu, Jul 16, 3:00 AMWest WingBuy
TCMThu, Jul 16, 3:00 AMShadows and FogBuy
HBOSGeFri, Jul 17, 2:15 PMA Prairie Home CompanionBuy

Lily Tomlin Biography

Lily Tomlin
  • Birth Name: Mary Jean Tomlin
  • Birth Place: Detroit, MI
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 09/01/1939, Virgo
  • Profession: Actor; comedian; writer
Lily Tomlin Fast Facts:
  • Credits stand-up comedian Jean Carroll as her main inspiration, but has also been influenced by Lucille Ball, Imogene Coca and Beatrice Lillie.
  • Got first break in 1966 on The Garry Moore Show, then landed a monthly gig on The Merv Griffin Show until finally, in 1969, she became a star on Laugh-In.
  • Met her longtime collaborator and girlfriend, Jane Wagner, in 1971. Tomlin wrote to her after watching J.T., a TV-movie Wagner had written, and asked if she would pen material for an "Edith Ann" album.
  • Initially turned down the movie 9 to 5 because she disliked some of the jokes.
  • Attended the 1984 Emmy Awards, for which she nominated in the Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program category, dressed as her popular character Ernestine.
    Lily Tomlin Relationships:
  • Guy Tomlin - Father
  • Jane Wagner - Significant Other
  • Lillie Mae Tomlin - Mother
  • Richard Tomlin - Brother

    • Lily Tomlin Awards:
  • 1986 Tony: Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Play - Winner
  • 1977 Tony: Best Special Theatrical Event - Winner
  • 1974 Emmy: Best Writing in Comedy-Variety, Variety or Music - Winner
  • 1975 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Nominee
  • 1973 Emmy: Outstanding Writing Achievement in Comedy, Variety - Nominee
  • 1981 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program - Winner
  • 1976 Golden Globe: New Star of the Year - Actress - Nominee
  • 1971 Emmy: Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals - Nominee
  • 1978 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1985 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1976 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Nominee
  • 1972 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
  • 1974 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy-Variety, Variety or Musical Special - Winner
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series - Nominee
  • 1972 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
  • 1973 Emmy: Outstanding Achievement by a Supporting Performer in Music or Variety - Nominee
  • 1984 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program - Nominee
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Informational Special - Nominee
  • 1975 Emmy: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music - Nominee
  • 1976 Emmy: Outstanding Special - Comedy-Variety or Music - Nominee
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Special - Nominee
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special - Nominee
  • 1976 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Winner
  • 1978 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy-Variety or Music Special - Winner
  • 1971 Grammy: Best Comedy Album - Winner
  • 1975 Oscar: Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
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