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George Carlin facts for kids
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George Carlin
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George Denis Patrick Carlin
May 12, 1937 |
| Died | June 22, 2008 (aged 71) Santa Monica, California, U.S.
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| Cause of death | Heart failure |
| Occupation | Stand-up comedian, writer, social critic, actor, author, comedian, satirist |
| Years active | 1956–2008 |
| Known for | Narrator of Thomas and Friends Mr. Conductor on Shining Time Station |
| Spouse(s) | Brenda Hosbrook (m. 1961–1997; her death) Sally Wade (m. 1998–2008; his death) |
| Children | Kelly Carlin |
George Denis Patrick Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) was an American Stand-up comedian, writer, social critic, actor, author, comedian and satirist.
Carlin was born and raised in Manhattan, New York City.
Carlin acted in movies including Jersey Girl, Dogma, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (and its sequel), Scary Movie 3, and Disney's Tarzan 2. He also narrated the children's television series Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends from 1991 to 1995 (Actor Alec Baldwin later took over the role in 1998), and Portrayed Mr. Conductor on Shining Time Station.
Carlin had a history of heart problems. He had several heart attacks. He died of heart failure in Santa Monica, California at age 71.
Personal life
Carlin married Brenda Hosbrook on June 3, 1961, together they have a daughter named Kelly. They remained married until her death in 1997, just a few day's before Carlin's 60th birthday. Carlin then married Sally Wade on June 24, 1998, the married lasted until Carlin's death in 2008.
Images for kids
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Carlin (right) with singer Buddy Greco in Away We Go (1967)
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George Carlin in 1969
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George Carlin in concert at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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George Carlin at a book signing for Brain Droppings in New York City at Barnes & Noble