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Lily Tomlin
A legendary comedian and actress reflects on a groundbreaking five-decade career as she navigates the challenges of legacy, relevance, and reinvention in an ever-changing entertainment world.
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In short · Acting since 1967, 7 decades active, 71 credits.
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Biography
Lily Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer known for her work in stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, and acting across stage and screen. Over a career spanning more than fifty years, she has received numerous accolades, including seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, two Tony Awards, and an Academy Award nomination. Tomlin has also been honored with the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2017.
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Actor
44 credits
80 for Brady(2023)
Lou
Film
Moving On(2022)
Evelyn
Film
Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration(2022)
Actor
Film
The Madness Within(2019)
Lily
Film
I Am Richard Pryor(2019)
Comedian
Film
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse(2018)
Aunt May
Film
The Magic School Bus Rides Again(2017)
Professor Frizzle
TV
Grandma(2015)
Elle
Film
Grace and Frankie(2015)
Frankie Bergstein
TV
Inequality for All(2013)
Violet Newstead
Film
Stars in Shorts(2012)
Mum
Film
Malibu Country(2012)
Lillie Mae MacKenzie
TV
Web Therapy(2011)
Putsy Hodge
TV
The Pink Panther 2(2009)
Mrs. Berenger
Film
Eastbound & Down(2009)
Tammy Powers (3 Episodes)
TV
Web Therapy(2008)
Putsy Hodge
TV
The Walker(2007)
Abigail Delorean
Film
A Prairie Home Companion(2006)
Rhonda Johnson
Film
The Ant Bully(2006)
Mommo
Film
I Heart Huckabees(2004)
Vivian Jaffe
Film
Orange County(2002)
Charlotte Cobb
Film
The Kid(2000)
Janet
Film
Tea with Mussolini(1999)
Georgie
FilmReno Finds Her Mom(1998)
Actor
Film
Krippendorf's Tribe(1998)
Ruth Allen
Film
Will & Grace(1998)
Margot
TV
Getting Away with Murder(1996)
Inga Mueller
Film
Flirting with Disaster(1996)
Mary Schlichting
Film
Blue in the Face(1995)
Waffle Eater
Film
The Magic School Bus(1994)
Ms. Valerie Frizzle
TV
Awards & Nominations
1 nominationAcademy Awards
- Nom1975Oscar — Actress in a Supporting Role
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- Outstanding: A Comedy RevolutionSelf · 2024
- Janis Ian: Breaking SilenceSelf · 2024
- Bella!Self · 2023
- Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night LiveSelf · 2022
- Still Working 9 to 5Self · 2022
- The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The FestivalSelf · 2022
- The Checkup with Dr. David AgusSelf · 2022
- Celebrities with HeartSelf - Guest · 2020
- Waging ChangeSelf · 2020
- Still Laugh-In: The Stars CelebrateSelf · 2019
- Feminists: What Were They Thinking?Self · 2018
- Actor to ActorSelf - Guest · 2016
- Celebrity ConversationsSelf · 2015
- Dolly Parton: Queen of CountrySelf - Dolly's '9 to 5' Movie Co-Star · 2015
- Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest (1 Episode) · 2014
- An Apology to ElephantsSelf - Narrator · 2013
- The GymSelf - Guest · 2005
- Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest (1 Episode) · 2003
- Get BruceSelf · 1999
- Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary SpecialSelf · 1999
- The Celluloid ClosetSelf - Narrator · 1995
- Lily TomlinSelf · 1986
- The Muppets Go to the MoviesSelf - Special Guest Star · 1981
- Appearing NitelySelf · 1979
- Dinah's PlaceSelf - Guest · 1970
- Actors on ActorsSelf (1 Episode)
- Watch What Happens LiveSelf - Guest (2 Episodes)
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