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Garry Shandling

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Garry Shandling Biography

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  • Birth Place: Chicago, IL
  • Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 11/29/1949, Sagittarius
  • Profession: Comedian; actor; writer
Garry Shandling Fast Facts:
  • Wrote scripts for Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter in the mid-'70s.
  • Starred in the innovative sitcom It's Garry Shandling's Show from 1986-1990 in which he often spoke directly to the camera.
  • Filed a lawsuit against his former manager Brad Grey in 1998 for $100 million. A settlement was reached in 1999.
  • Hosted the Emmy Awards in 2000 and 2004.
    Garry Shandling Relationships:
  • Barry Shandling - Brother
  • Irving Shandling - Father
  • Muriel Shandling - Mother

  • Garry Shandling Awards:
  • 1995 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1996 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy - Nominee
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1995 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1997 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1995 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1997 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1988 Emmy: Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1996 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1997 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1998 Emmy: Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series - Winner
  • 1994 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1993 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series - Nominee
  • 1995 Emmy: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series - Nominee

  • College:
  • Attended University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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