George Carlin
American stand-up comedian (1937–2008) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American actor, writer, comedian and writer. He was known for his dark comedy and jokes about politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo.
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Born | George Denis Patrick Carlin (1937-05-12)May 12, 1937 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 22, 2008(2008-06-22) (aged 71) Santa Monica, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Heart failure |
Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, comedian. |
Years active | 1956–2008 |
Known for | Narrator of Thomas and Friends Mr. Conductor on Shining Time Station |
Spouse(s) | Brenda Hosbrook (m. 1961–1997; her death) Sally Wade (m. 1998–2008; his death) |
Children | 1 |
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