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Lily Tomlin

  • Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • 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

  • 2008 to 2009

    Joined the fifth season of ABC's "Desperate Housewives" in the recurring role of Roberta, the sister of Mrs. McCluskey (played by Kathryn Joosten)

  • 2006

    Re-teamed with director Robert Altman, playing half of a middle-aged Midwestern singing duo with Meryl Streep, in the ensemble feature "A Prairie Home Companion"

  • 2006

    Voiced Lucas' kooky grandmother Mommo in the animated feature, "The Ant Bully"

  • 2005

    Had a recurring role as Will Truman's boss Margot on NBC's "Will & Grace"

  • 2004

    Re-teamed with director David O. Russell to play an existential detective in "I Heart Huckabees"

Awards

  • 1995

    Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program

  • 1993

    Venice Film Festival Award: Volpi Cup for Best Ensemble Cast

  • 1986

    Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Actress in a Play

  • 1986

    Drama Desk Award: Unique Theatrical Experience

  • 1986

    Tony Award: Best Actress in a Play

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