Garry Shandling
Actor
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). 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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Filmography
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
as Senator Stern 2014
The Jungle Book
as Ikki (voice) 2016
The Dictator
as Inspector (uncredited) 2012
Zoolander
as Garry Shandling 2001
Over the Hedge
as Verne (voice) 2006
Doctor Dolittle
as Male Pigeon (voice) 1998
Mixed Nuts
as Stanley 1994
What Planet Are You From?
as Harold Anderson 2000
Trust the Man
as Dr. Beekman 2005
Jerry Seinfeld: I'm Telling You for the Last Time
as Self 1998
Hurlyburly
as Artie 1998
Comedian
as Self 2002
Run Ronnie Run
as Self 2002
Town & Country
as Griffin Morris 2001
Love Affair
as Kip DeMay 1994
Hammy's Boomerang Adventure
as Verne (voice) 2006