George Carlin Birthday, Age & Famous Birthday Twins
Born: 12 May 1937 · Died: 22 June 2008 · Age: 71
American comedian known for his dark humour and social criticism
Did you know?He was the very first person to host the long-running American comedy show Saturday Night Live in 1975.
Quick facts
Date of birth12 May 1937
Date of death22 June 2008
Age at death71
Cause of deathMyocardial infarction, heart failure
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceNew York City, United States
Occupationactor, television actor, film actor
Editor's Take:
George Carlin began as a clean-cut comedian. He reinvented himself as a long-haired critic of language, religion and power. His routines took apart euphemisms and hypocrisy with the precision of a lawyer. They often included swearing. One routine even reached the US Supreme Court in a case about broadcasting standards. He grew angrier and darker over the decades but never lost his timing. Many comedians call him the most important stand-up of all.
Key Milestones
1972: Performs Seven Words You Can Never Say on Television
1975: Hosts the first Saturday Night Live
1978: The Supreme Court rules on his routine
2008: Awarded the Mark Twain Prize
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American comedian, satirist, social critic, actor and author.
