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Dana Carvey
A legendary comedian reflects on his iconic career, from *Saturday Night Live* to *Wayne's World*, as he embarks on a heartfelt journey to redefine humor and authenticity in a rapidly changing world.
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In short · Acting since 1981, 5 decades active, 51 credits.
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Biography
Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) is an American actor and stand-up comedian. He is best known for his work as a cast member on *Saturday Night Live* and for playing the role of Garth in the *Wayne's World* movies.
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26 credits
Mulligan(2023)
Senator Cartwright LaMarr
TV
The Secret Life of Pets 2(2019)
Pops
Film
Becoming Bond(2017)
Johnny Carson
Film
Sandy Wexler(2017)
Testimonial
Film
The Secret Life of Pets(2016)
Pops
Film
Hotel Transylvania 2(2015)
Dana
Film
Rick and Morty(2013)
Leonard Smith (voice) (1 Episode)
TV
Jack and Jill(2011)
Scrapply Puppeteer
Film
Presidential Reunion(2010)
George H. W. Bush
Film
The Master of Disguise(2002)
Pistachio Disguisey
Film
Little Nicky(2000)
Referee
Film
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Mike Myers(1998)
Various
Film
Clean Slate(1994)
Maurice L. Pogue
Film
Trapped in Paradise(1994)
Alvin Firpo
Film
The Road to Wellville(1994)
George Kellogg
Film
Wayne's World 2(1993)
Garth Algar
Film
Wayne's World(1992)
Garth Algar
Film
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno(1992)
— (8 Episodes)
TV
Saturday Night Live: Halloween Special(1991)
Garth Algar
Film
Opportunity Knocks(1990)
Eddie
Film
Tough Guys(1986)
Richie Evans
Film
Blue Thunder(1984)
Clinton 'JAFO' Wonderlove
TV
Young Lust(1984)
Dwayne Bimster
Film
This Is Spinal Tap(1984)
Mime Waiter
Film
One of the Boys(1982)
Adam Shields (13 Episodes)
TV
Halloween II(1981)
Assistant
Film
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- The RundownSelf · 2026
- Playing POTUSSelf - Interviewee · 2026
- The White House EffectSelf - Actor, Saturday Night Live · 2024
- The Comedy ClubSelf · 2021
- So, How'd You Get Here?Self · 2021
- Dennis Miller & FriendsSelf - Co-Host · 2019
- Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of the Dana Carvey ShowSelf · 2017
- Dana Carvey: Straight White Male, 60Himself · 2016
- First Impressions with Dana CarveySelf - Expert in Residence · 2016
- Live from New York!Self - Featuring · 2015
- Simply MaríaSelf - Various Characters (134 Episodes) , Self - Cameo (uncredited) (12 Episodes) , Self - Host (4 Episodes) , Self - Various Characters (uncredited) (2 Episodes) , George Bush (uncredited) (1 Episode) , Hans (uncredited) (1 Episode) , Self / Church Lady (archive footage) (1 Episode) · 2015
- 41 on 41Self · 2014
- 3 Still StandingSelf - Comedian · 2014
- Dana Carvey: Squatting Monkeys Tell No LiesHimself · 2008
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris FarleyVarious (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2003
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self (1 Episode) , Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2003
- Snl50 Beyond Saturday NightSelf (1 Episode) · 2000
- Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialSelf · 1999
- The Dana Carvey ShowSelf - Host · 1996
- Fire on the Track: The Steve Prefontaine StorySelf · 1995
- Dennis Miller LiveSelf · 1994
- Nirvana Live! Tonight! Sold Out!!Self · 1994
- Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest (2 Episodes) · 1993
- Saturday Night Live: 15th AnniversarySelf · 1989
- Late Night with David LettermanSelf - Guest · 1982
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