Biography
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 indecent material on the public airwaves. The first of his fourteen stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. In the 1990s and 2000s, Carlin's routines focused on socio-cultural criticism of modern American society. He often commented on contemporary political issues in the United States and satirized the excesses of American culture. His final HBO special, It's Bad for Ya, was filmed less than four months before his death. In 2004, Carlin placed second on the Comedy Central list of the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time, ahead of Lenny Bruce and behind Richard Pryor. He was a frequent performer and guest host on The Tonight Show during the three-decade Johnny Carson era, and hosted the first episode of Saturday Night Live. In 2008, he was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Description above from the Wikipedia article George Carlin, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia .
Acted in 37
2010s
- 2016
The Alphabet of Truth: The Climate Change Deception
George Carlin
- 2012
Owned & Operated
George Carlin
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales
Filmore / Additional Voices (voice)
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
- 2001
Dinner for Five
TV
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
- 1995
Shining Time Station: Queen for a Day
Mr. Conductor
Streets of Laredo
Billy Williams · 3 episodes
The Thomas The Tank Engine Man
Mr. Conductor (uncredited)
- 1994
- 1991
The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)
Movie
- 1990
Working Tra$h
Ralph Sawatzky
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures
Rufus (voice) · 13 episodes
1980s
- 1989
Shining Time Station
Mr. Conductor · 54 episodes
- 1988
Justin Case
Justin Case
- 1987
- 1985
Drawing on My Mind
Movie
1970s
- 1976
Car Wash
The Taxi Driver
- 1975
The Smothers Brothers Show
TV
1960s
- 1968
With Six You Get Eggroll
Herbie Fleck
- 1966
Wrote 21
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1997
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
Writer
George Carlin: Personal Favorites
Writer
- 1996
George Carlin: Back in Town
Writer
George Carlin: George's Best Stuff
Writer
- 1994
- 1992
George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
Writer
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Writer
- 1986
- 1985
Apt. 2C
Writer
Drawing on My Mind
Writer
- 1984
- 1983
1970s
- 1978
George Carlin: Again!
Writer
- 1977
George Carlin: On Location at USC
Writer
- 1975
On Location
Writer
- 1973
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
Writer
Produced 10
2000s
- 2008
- 2005
- 2001
1990s
- 1999
- 1992
George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
Producer
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Producer
- 1986
- 1985
Drawing on My Mind
Producer
1970s
- 1977
George Carlin: On Location at USC
Producer
Sound 1
Created 1
1990s
- 1994
Appearances109
2020s
- 2024
Daytime Revolution
Self (archive footage)
Zeitgeist: Requiem
Self (archive footage)
- 2022
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
- 2013
- 2012
The Reality of Me
Self
Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends
Narrator (voice)
- 2010
Thomas & Friends: The Greatest Stories
Narrator (voice)
2000s
- 2009
Thomas & Friends: Holiday Express
Narrator (voice)
Make 'Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America
Self - Comedian · 6 episodes
- 2008
Zeitgeist: Addendum
Self (voice) (archive footage)
George Carlin: Too Hip For The Room
Self
Thomas & Friends: Henry and the Elephant
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Mud Glorious Mud
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Percy Takes the Plunge
Narrator (voice)
History of the Joke
Self
- 2007
Thomas & Friends: Ultimate Christmas
Narrator (voice)
Unmasked with George Carlin
Self
- 2006
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Halloween Adventures
Narrator (voice)
The N Word
Self
- 2005
Thomas & Friends: Quarry Adventures on Sodor
Narrator
- 2004
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
Self
Thomas & Friends: The Early Years
Narrator
Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism
Self (archive footage)
- 2003
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Snowy Surprise and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
George on George
Self
Thomas & Friends: Best of Gordon
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Fun with Thomas
Narrator
- 2002
Thomas & Friends: Best of James
Narrator (voice)
- 2001
Thomas & Friends: Best of Thomas
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Best of Percy
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Trackside Tunes and Other Thomas Adventures
Narrator (voice)
The Firesign Theatre: Weirdly Cool
Self
- 2000
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Wonderland and Other Thomas Adventures
Narrator (voice)
1990s
- 1999
Thomas & Friends: 10 Years of Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Narrator (voice)
- 1998
Thomas & Friends: A Big Day for Thomas
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Comes To Breakfast & Other Thomas Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
Self
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along & Other Thomas Adventures
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Get Along
Narrator
- 1997
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Meets the Queen and Other Stories
Narrator
George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy
Self
George Carlin: Personal Favorites
Self
Thomas & Friends: Sing-Along & Stories
Narrator (voice)
- 1996
Thomas & Friends: The Gallant Old Engine and Other Thomas Stories
Narrator (voice)
George Carlin: Back in Town
Self
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and His Friends Help Out
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas & His Friends Help Out
Narrator
George Carlin: George's Best Stuff
Self
- 1995
MADtv
Self, Mr. Conductor · 1 episode
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Special Letter and Other Stories
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue
Narrator (voice)
- 1994
Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Christmas Party and Other Favorite Stories
Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Percy's Ghostly Trick and Other Thomas Stories
Narrator (voice)
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
Thomas & Friends: James Goes Buzz Buzz and Other Thomas Stories
Narrator (voice)
- 1993
Thomas & Friends: Daisy and Other Thomas Stories
Narrator
Thomas & Friends: Thomas, Percy and the Dragon and Other Stories
Narrator (voice)
Thomas & Friends: Thomas and Bertie's Great Race and Other Adventures
Narrator (voice)
- 1992
Thomas & Friends: Thomas Gets Bumped and Other Stories
Narrator (voice)
George Carlin: Jammin' in New York
Self
Thomas & Friends: Trust Thomas & Other Stories
Narrator (voice)
- 1990
1980s
- 1988
George Carlin: What Am I Doing in New Jersey?
Self
- 1986
- 1985
Apt. 2C
Self
- 1984
- 1983
- 1980
1970s
- 1979
Americathon
Narrator
- 1978
George Carlin: Again!
Self
- 1977
George Carlin: On Location at USC
Self
The People's Command Performance: '77
Self
- 1975
On Location
Himself · 3 episodes
- 1974
- 1973
George Carlin: The Real George Carlin
Self
- 1972
- 1970
1960s
- 1968
- 1967
- 1964
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1952
1940s
- 1948
