Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. Tomlin started her career in stand-up comedy and sketch comedy before transitioning her career to acting across stage and screen. In a career spanning over fifty years, Tomlin has received numerous accolades, including seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, two Tony Awards, and a nomination for an Academy Award. She was also awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2017.
Date of Birth | 1st September 1939 |
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Age | 85 Years |
Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Country | United States of America |
City | Detroit |
Birth Place | Detroit |
Nationality | United States of America |
Citizenship | United States of America |
Language | English |
Education | Wayne State University, Cass Technical High School, HB Studio, Wayne State University College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts |
Awards | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special, Kennedy Center Honors, Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play, Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Silver Bear for Best Actress, Crystal Award, Lucy Award, Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Play, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance, Special Tony Award, Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album |
Occupation | stage actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, writer, screenwriter |
Reference | IMDB |