GEORGE CARLIN byography Ionut Fintina, Jurnalism, Grupa 1

GEORGE CARLIN - biography Born: May 12, 1937, Bronx, New YorkDropped out of high schoolEnlisted in the Air ForceGot numerous appearances on The Tonight ShowBecame a popular stand up comedian

EARLY LIFERaised by his motherAttended parochial schoolWas an altar boyDropped out of high school in the 9th gradeRecived nuerous disciplinary punishments in the Air Force

EARLY COMEDY CAREER

Got appearances on The Tonight Show and The Merv Griffin Show1960: Got his start as a stand up comic.Mid-70s: Re-invented himself, adopted a less conventional comedy routineSEVEN WORDS ROUTINE1972: Arrested for violating obscenity laws after his infamous Seven Words You Can Never Say On TV.Self-professed atheist and avid cocaine userFirst host of Saturday Night Live

COMIC GREAT

1977: First HBO showTwo Grammy AwardsBrain Droppings 18 weeks on the New York Times best-seller listTook a number of comedic roles in moviesLEGACY1987 - Star on Hollywood Walk of FamePerformed 150 days a year on the road2004 Second place on Comedy Centrals list of Top 100 comics of all time2008 Mark Twain Prize for American Humour