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Garry Shandling
Actor

Garry Shandling

29 Nov 1949Born
24 Mar 2016Died
66Age at death
34Credits

Biography

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Garry Emmanuel Shandling (born November 29, 1949 – March 24, 2016) was an American stand-up comedian, actor, director, writer, and producer. He was best known for his work in It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show.

Shandling began his career writing for sitcoms such as Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter. He made a successful stand-up performance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and became a frequent guest-host on the show. Shandling was for a time considered the leading contender to replace Carson (other hopefuls were Joan Rivers, David Letterman and David Brenner).

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In 1986 he created It's Garry Shandling's Show, for the pay cable channel Showtime. It was nominated for four Emmy Awards (including one for Shandling) and lasted until 1990. His second show, The Larry Sanders Show, which began airing on HBO in 1992, was more successful. Shandling was nominated for 18 Emmy Awards for the show and won in 1998, along with Peter Tolan, for writing the series finale.

During his three-decade career, Shandling has been nominated for 19 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, along with many other awards and nominations.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. 2016The Jungle BookFilm: Ikki (voice)
  2. 2014Captain America: The Winter SoldierFilm: Senator Stern
  3. 2012The DictatorFilm: Inspector (uncredited)
  4. 2010Iron Man 2Film: Senator Stern
  5. 2007Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders ShowFilm
  6. 2007The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show'Film: Larry Sanders
  7. 2006The Best of Carson, Volume 1Film
  8. 2006Hammy's Boomerang AdventureFilm: Verne (voice)
  9. 2006Over the HedgeFilm: Verne (voice)
  10. 2006Ricky Gervais Meets...Series: Garry Shandling (1 episode)
  11. 2005Sit Down Comedy with David SteinbergSeries (1 episode)
  12. 2005Trust the ManFilm: Dr. Beekman
  13. 2004Tom Goes to the MayorSeries: Captain Pat Lewellen (voice) (1 episode)
  14. 2002Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)Series: Garry Shandling (1 episode)
  15. 2001ZoolanderFilm: Garry Shandling
  16. 2001Town & CountryFilm: Griffin Morris
  17. 2000What Planet Are You From?Film: Harold Anderson, Screenplay
  18. 1998HurlyburlyFilm: Artie
  19. 1998Doctor DolittleFilm: Male Pigeon (voice)
  20. 1995Dr. Katz, Professional TherapistSeries: Garry (voice) (1 episode)
  21. 1994Mixed NutsFilm: Stanley
  22. 1994Love AffairFilm: Kip DeMay
  23. 1993The X-FilesSeries: Fox Mulder / Garry Shandling (1 episode)
  24. 1993The Night We Never MetFilm: Mr. Vertisey
  25. 1992The Ben Stiller ShowSeries (3 episodes)
  26. 1992The Larry Sanders ShowSeries: Larry Sanders, Writer, Creator (90 episodes)
  27. 1991Garry Shandling: Stand-UpFilm
  28. 1990Mother Goose Rock 'n' RhymeFilm: Jack (of Jack and Jill)
  29. 1988Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi AbromowitzFilm: Garry Shandling
  30. 1986It's Garry Shandling's ShowSeries: Garry Shandling, Writer, Creator (72 episodes)
  31. 1986The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary SpecialFilm: Garry Shandling, Writer
  32. 1984Garry Shandling: Alone in VegasFilm: Writer
  33. 1975Welcome Back, KotterSeries: Writer (1 episode)
  34. 1972Sanford and SonSeries: Writer (2 episodes)

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