George Carlin
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 U.S. Supreme Court case F.C.C. v. Pacifica Foundation, in which a narrow 5–4 decision by the justices affirmed the government's power to regulate inde…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
144
Total TV Shows Credited
42
Gender
Male
Place of birth
New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate
May 12, 1937
Death Date
June 22o 2008
Also known as
George Denis Patrick Carlin