Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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). 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 nominati...

Personal Information

Born: 1949-11-29
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Popularity: 0.2

Acting Roles

Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2

2010
6.8
What Planet Are You From?

What Planet Are You From?

2000
5.5
Mixed Nuts

Mixed Nuts

1994
5.4
Over the Hedge

Over the Hedge

2006
6.6
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time

1998
7.5
Town & Country

Town & Country

2001
4.5
Hurlyburly

Hurlyburly

1998
5.5
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch

The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch

2003
5.6
Zoolander

Zoolander

2001
6.2
Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

Excavating the 2000 Year Old Man

2012
N/A
Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!

Kevin Nealon: Now Hear Me Out!

2009
6.8
A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary

A Comedy Celebration: The Comedy & Magic Club's 10th Anniversary

1989
8.0
Love Affair

Love Affair

1994
5.4
Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

Doctor Duck's Super Secret All-Purpose Sauce

1986
6.0
Comedian

Comedian

2002
6.6
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure

Hammy's Boomerang Adventure

2006
6.1
Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

2014
7.7
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz

1988
N/A
Run Ronnie Run

Run Ronnie Run

2002
6.0
The Best of Carson, Volume 1

The Best of Carson, Volume 1

2006
10.0
The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s

2002
N/A
Dying Laughing

Dying Laughing

2017
6.3
Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

Garry Shandling: Alone in Vegas

1984
8.0
The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

2016
6.9
Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

Johnny Carson Celebrates Christmas

2008
N/A
Trust the Man

Trust the Man

2005
5.2
The Dictator

The Dictator

2012
6.2
Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show

Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show

2007
10.0
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme

1990
4.8
The Night We Never Met

The Night We Never Met

1993
5.4
Garry Shandling: Stand-Up

Garry Shandling: Stand-Up

1991
7.0
Doctor Dolittle

Doctor Dolittle

1998
5.7
George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

2009
7.6
The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show'

The Making Of 'The Larry Sanders Show'

2007
N/A
The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

The Garry Shandling Show: 25th Anniversary Special

1986
N/A
Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted

Richard Lewis: I'm Exhausted

1988
8.0
Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

Jeff Dunham: Talking Heads

2019
10.0
Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award

Jerry Seinfeld: The Comedian Award

2007
N/A
The Ben Stiller Show

The Ben Stiller Show

1992
4.8
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003
5.8
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

1996
6.4
The Larry Sanders Show

The Larry Sanders Show

1992
7.7
LIVE with Kelly and Mark

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988
5.4
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

1995
7.7
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992
5.4
Inside Comedy

Inside Comedy

2012
6.0
The X-Files

The X-Files

1993
8.4
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993
7.1
Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg

Sit Down Comedy with David Steinberg

2005
N/A
It's Garry Shandling's Show

It's Garry Shandling's Show

1986
7.2
Good Day Live

Good Day Live

2001
3.0
Basketball: A Love Story

Basketball: A Love Story

2018
7.0
The Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards

1949
7.6
Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975
6.9
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

2005
6.8
Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)

Wednesday 9:30 (8:30 Central)

2002
N/A
Ricky Gervais Meets...

Ricky Gervais Meets...

2006
N/A
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

2012
7.2
The Green Room with Paul Provenza

The Green Room with Paul Provenza

2010
8.0
The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling

2018
7.2
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
7.4
Tom Goes to the Mayor

Tom Goes to the Mayor

2004
7.0
Biography: Comedy Icons

Biography: Comedy Icons

2019
N/A
The Rosie O'Donnell Show

The Rosie O'Donnell Show

1996
3.5
Entertainment Tonight

Entertainment Tonight

1981
4.1
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962
7.4
Real Time with Bill Maher

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003
6.0