Brenda hosbrook carlin biography definition

Once the quintessential seventies hippie comedian, George Carlin continues to evolve and grow. In an intimate interview with T.J. English he shares stories of his upbringing, his Irish ancestors and his view of the world.

In the history of American stand-up comedy, there has never been anyone like George Carlin. Controversial, iconoclastic, irreverent, obscene – all of these words have been used to describe Carlin’s act.

For nearly fifty years – in a career that has spanned radio, the heyday of variety-show television, albums, movies, cable television, books, and, most especially, live performance, Carlin has ruled the roost. In his career he’s had four gold albums, won four Grammy Awards, had three New York Times best-sellers, been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and been inducted into the Comedy Hall of Fame.

Even with all the acclaim, Carlin, once the quintessential 1970s hippie comedian, continues to evolve and grow. His work draws new fans every year from the legions of youths who admire his scathing honesty and acerbic, anti-authoritarian point-of-view.

Carlin was born on May 12, 1937 to an Irish father, Patrick Carlin, and an Irish-American mother, Mary Bearey. He was raised on West 121st Street in a part of Upper Manhattan commonly known as “white Harlem.” Left to his own devices (Carlin’s parents split when he was two months old), young George learned about life – and developed his sense of humor – mostly in the streets, in a neighborhood populated by a lively mix of Irish-Americans, Puerto Ricans and blacks.

After battling a domineering mother, the priests at Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, and later his commanding officers in the U.S. Air Force, Carlin launched his career in show business as a radio disc jockey. Once he established himself as a solo stand-up comic in the early 1960s, his career took off. Among the many highl

George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American actor, comedian and writer. He was known for his dark comedy and jokes about politics, the English language, psychology, religion, and taboo.

Early life

Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City. Carlin said that he started to appreciate effective use of the English language because of his mother, though they had a difficult relationship and he often ran away from home. He grew up on West 121st Street in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, which he and his friends called "White Harlem" because it "sounded a lot tougher than its real name".

His mother had a television, which was a rare and new technology at the time, and Carlin became a fan of the late-night talk show Broadway Open House during its short run.

Carlin joined the U.S. Air Force and trained as a radar technician. During his time in the Air Force, he had been court-martialed three times and received many nonjudicial punishments and reprimands.

Career

The first of Carlin's 14 stand-up comedy specials for HBO was filmed in 1977. From the late 1980s, his performances were focused on sociocultural criticism of American society.

Carlin acted in movies including Jersey Girl, Dogma, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (and its sequel), Scary Movie 3, and Disney's Tarzan 2. He also narrated the children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends from 1984 to 1995 (Actor Alec Baldwin later took over the role in 1998), and Portrayed Mr. Conductor on Shining Time Station.

He was known for his "seven dirty words" routine. The routine was about seven words people should not say in the media. (The list was ironically used by many radio stations, as a guide to what kind of language was not allowed.) Comedy Central called Carlin one of the greatest stand-up comedians.

Personal lif

PERSONAL:

Born May 12, 1937, in New York, NY; son of Patrick (national advertising manager for New York Sun) and Mary (a secretarial assistant to advertis- ing executives) Carlin; married Brenda Hosbrook, 1961 (deceased, 1997); children: Kelly.

ADDRESSES:

Agent—The Glenn Schwartz Company, Inc., 101 W. 57th St., Ste. 6H, New York, NY 10019.

CAREER:

Stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Worked as disc jockey for KJOE, Shreveport, LA, 1955-59; WEZE, Boston, MA, 1959; KXOL, Fort Worth, TX, 1959-60; and KDAY, Los Angeles, CA, 1960. Partner in comedy team "Burns and Carlin" with Jack Burns, 1960-62. Actor in motion pictures, including With Six You Get Eggroll, 1968; Car Wash, 1976; Americathon, 1979; Outrageous Fortune, 1987; Justin Case, 1988; Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, 1989; Prince of Tides, 1991; Cardinal Glick, 1999; Dogma, 1999; Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey, 2001; Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, 2001; Jersey Girl, 2004; Tarzan Two (voice), 2005; Cars (voice), 2006; and Happily N'Ever After (voice), 2007; and in television films, including Working Trash, 1990. Regular performer on summer television shows, including The John Davidson Show, 1966, and Away We Go, 1967. Featured performer on Shining Time Station, 1992-96, and star of The George Carlin Show, Fox, 1994-95. Guest performer on over two hundred television variety shows, including Ed Sullivan, The Hollywood Palace, The Tonight Show, Mike Douglas, and Merv Griffin. Military service: U.S. Air Force, 1954-57.

MEMBER:

Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, American Guild of Variety Artists, Writers Guild of America.

AWARDS, HONORS:

Grammy Award for best comedy recording, 1972, for FM/AM, 1993, for Jammin' in New York, 2000, for Napalm and Silly Putty, 2001, and Brain Droppings; Cable Ace Awards for best stand-up comedy special on television, 1990, for George C