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Lily Tomlin

  • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan
  • Birthday: September 1, 1939

On the elusive quest for smart, funny musings across the universe, actress-comedian Lily Tomlin was thankfully committed to making some of her own on planet Earth. With an illustrious career that spanned decades on stages and screens of varying sizes and recordings, beginning in the 1960s, the academic-minded, smile-prone brunette found a penchant for mimicry and social commentary that wove its way into the fabric of American culture.

Mary Jean Tomlin was born on Sept. 1, 1939. Tomlin’s mother was a Tupperware-loving housewife, her father a…more

Career Milestones

  • 2006

    Cast in Robert Altman's ensemble feature "A Prairie Home Companion," based on Garrison Keilor's radio program

  • 2006

    Voiced Lucas' kooky grandmother Mommo in "The Ant Bully," a computer-animated film directed by John Davis

  • 2005

    Guest-starred as Will's new boss on the NBC comedy "Will & Grace"

  • 2004

    Co-starred with Jude Law and Naomi Watts in David O. Russell's "I Heart Huckabees"

  • 2004

    Received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken word for "The World According to Mr. Rogers"

Awards

  • 2003

    Mark Twain Prize for American Humor:

  • 1994

    Daytime Emmy: Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program

  • 1992

    American Comedy Award: Funniest Actress in a Motion Picture

  • 1992

    Women in Film Crystal Award:

  • 1986

    Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Actress in a Play

Upcoming Appearances

In West Wing

Tuesday at 03:00 am BRAVO

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