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Lily Tomlin

Bio: Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin (born September 1, 1939) is an American actress, comedian, writer and producer. She has won multiple awards from many quarters, including Tony Awards, Emmy Awards, and a Grammy Award and has also been nominated for an Academy Award

Born: Fri, Sep 01 1939

Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA

Lily Tomlin is 85 years old

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The World According to Allee Willis

Lily Tomlin was 85 in The World According to Allee Willis as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 2024

An Unexpected Community

Lily Tomlin was 85 in An Unexpected Community

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 2024

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

Lily Tomlin was 84 in Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 2024

Bella!

Lily Tomlin was 83 in Bella! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 2023

Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love

Lily Tomlin was 83 in Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love as 'Self - Guest'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 2023

Moving On

Lily Tomlin was 83 in Moving On as 'Evelyn'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 2023

80 for Brady

Lily Tomlin was 83 in 80 for Brady as 'Lou'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 2023

The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

Lily Tomlin was 82 in The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 17 2022

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

Lily Tomlin was 82 in Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 14 2022

Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

Lily Tomlin was 82 in Stand Out: An LGBTQ+ Celebration

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 2022

Still Working 9 to 5

Lily Tomlin was 82 in Still Working 9 to 5 as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 2022

The Martha Mitchell Effect

Lily Tomlin was 82 in The Martha Mitchell Effect as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2022

Live at Mister Kelly's

Lily Tomlin was 82 in Live at Mister Kelly's as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 2021

Emily @ the Edge of Chaos

Lily Tomlin was 81 in Emily @ the Edge of Chaos as 'Ayn Rand (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 07 2021

Waging Change

Lily Tomlin was 81 in Waging Change as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 2020

One World: Together at Home

Lily Tomlin was 80 in One World: Together at Home as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 2020

Dolly Parton: Here I Am

Lily Tomlin was 80 in Dolly Parton: Here I Am as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 2019

Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate

Lily Tomlin was 79 in Still Laugh-In: The Stars Celebrate as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 14 2019

I Am Richard Pryor

Lily Tomlin was 79 in I Am Richard Pryor as 'Self - Actress and Comedian'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 2019

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Lily Tomlin was 79 in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse as 'Aunt May (voice)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 06 2018

TVTV: Video Revolutionaries

Lily Tomlin was 79 in TVTV: Video Revolutionaries as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 19 2018

Feminists: What Were They Thinking?

Lily Tomlin was 78 in Feminists: What Were They Thinking? as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 19 2018

Jane Fonda in Five Acts

Lily Tomlin was 78 in Jane Fonda in Five Acts as 'Self - Actor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 21 2018

Take Flight

Lily Tomlin was 76 in Take Flight as 'Self - Performer'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 2015

Grandma

Lily Tomlin was 75 in Grandma as 'Elle'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 04 2015

Altman

Lily Tomlin was 74 in Altman as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 2014

The Making of 'Nashville'

Lily Tomlin was 74 in The Making of 'Nashville' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 03 2013

Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic

Lily Tomlin was 73 in Richard Pryor: Omit the Logic as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 2013

An Apology to Elephants

Lily Tomlin was 73 in An Apology to Elephants as 'Narrator'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 13 2013

Why We Laugh: Funny Women

Lily Tomlin was 73 in Why We Laugh: Funny Women as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 2013

Admission

Lily Tomlin was 73 in Admission as 'Susannah'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 2013

Inequality for All

Lily Tomlin was 73 in Inequality for All as 'Violet Newstead (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 19 2013

The Procession

Lily Tomlin was 73 in The Procession as 'Jason's mom'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2012

Stars In Shorts

Lily Tomlin was 73 in Stars In Shorts as 'Jason's Mom'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 28 2012

Vito

Lily Tomlin was 72 in Vito as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2011

The Pink Panther 2

Lily Tomlin was 69 in The Pink Panther 2 as 'Mrs. Berenger'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 2009

George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Lily Tomlin was 69 in George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 04 2009

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

Lily Tomlin was 67 in Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 10 2007

The Walker

Lily Tomlin was 67 in The Walker as 'Abigail Delorean'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 13 2007

The Ant Bully

Lily Tomlin was 66 in The Ant Bully as 'Mommo (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 2006

A Prairie Home Companion

Lily Tomlin was 66 in A Prairie Home Companion as 'Rhonda Johnson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 01 2006

Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde

Lily Tomlin was 65 in Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 27 2004

I ♥ Huckabees

Lily Tomlin was 65 in I ♥ Huckabees as 'Vivian Jaffe'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 2004

Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis

Lily Tomlin was 64 in Superstar in a Housedress: The Life and Legend of Jackie Curtis as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 05 2004

Goodnight, We Love You

Lily Tomlin was 64 in Goodnight, We Love You as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

Orange County

Lily Tomlin was 62 in Orange County as 'Charlotte Cobb'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 2002

The Kid

Lily Tomlin was 60 in The Kid as 'Janet'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 2000

Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special

Lily Tomlin was 60 in Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1999

Tea with Mussolini

Lily Tomlin was 59 in Tea with Mussolini as 'Georgina "Georgie" Rockwell'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 25 1999

Get Bruce!

Lily Tomlin was 59 in Get Bruce! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Krippendorf's Tribe

Lily Tomlin was 58 in Krippendorf's Tribe as 'Ruth Allen'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1998

Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life

Lily Tomlin was 57 in Happy Birthday Elizabeth: A Celebration of Life as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 24 1997

Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël)

Lily Tomlin was 57 in Edith Ann's Christmas (Just Say Noël) as 'Edith Ann (voice)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1996

Getting Away with Murder

Lily Tomlin was 56 in Getting Away with Murder as 'Inga Mueller'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1996

Flirting with Disaster

Lily Tomlin was 56 in Flirting with Disaster as 'Mary Schlichting'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 22 1996

The Celluloid Closet

Lily Tomlin was 56 in The Celluloid Closet as 'Narrator (voice)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1996

Blue in the Face

Lily Tomlin was 56 in Blue in the Face as 'Waffle eater'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1995

Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz

Lily Tomlin was 55 in Peter Allen: The Boy From Oz as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1995

Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home

Lily Tomlin was 54 in Edith Ann: Homeless Go Home as 'Edith Ann (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 27 1994

Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Lily Tomlin was 54 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever! as 'Ernestine (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994

But... Seriously

Lily Tomlin was 54 in But... Seriously as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 1994

Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle

Lily Tomlin was 54 in Edith Ann: A Few Pieces of the Puzzle as 'Edith Ann (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1994

The Beverly Hillbillies

Lily Tomlin was 54 in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Miss Jane Hathaway'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 15 1993

And the Band Played On

Lily Tomlin was 54 in And the Band Played On as 'Dr. Selma Dritz'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 1993

Short Cuts

Lily Tomlin was 54 in Short Cuts as 'Doreen Piggot'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 05 1993

Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country

Lily Tomlin was 53 in Luck, Trust & Ketchup: Robert Altman in Carver Country as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 26 1993

An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends

Lily Tomlin was 53 in An Evening with Lily Tomlin and Friends as 'Self / Ernestine / Judith Beasley / Mme Lupé / Others'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 22 1993

The Player

Lily Tomlin was 52 in The Player as 'Lily Tomlin'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 03 1992

Shadows and Fog

Lily Tomlin was 52 in Shadows and Fog as 'Prostitute'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1991

The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe

Lily Tomlin was 52 in The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe as 'Truby the Bag Lady / Agnus Angst / Kate / Brandy / Tina'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1991

Free to Be... a Family

Lily Tomlin was 49 in Free to Be... a Family as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1988

Big Business

Lily Tomlin was 48 in Big Business as 'Rose Ratliff / Rose Shelton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1988

Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville

Lily Tomlin was 48 in Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 12 1987

Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin was 47 in Lily Tomlin as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 14 1987

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

Lily Tomlin was 46 in The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 21 1986

Waiting Tables

Lily Tomlin was 46 in Waiting Tables

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1986

All of Me

Lily Tomlin was 45 in All of Me as 'Edwina Cutwater'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 21 1984

Lily for President?

Lily Tomlin was 42 in Lily for President? as 'Lily Tomlin / Various'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 20 1982

The Muppets Go to the Movies

Lily Tomlin was 41 in The Muppets Go to the Movies as 'Herself'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1981

Lily: Sold Out

Lily Tomlin was 41 in Lily: Sold Out as 'Self / Various Characters'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 02 1981

The Incredible Shrinking Woman

Lily Tomlin was 41 in The Incredible Shrinking Woman as 'Pat Kramer / Judith Beasley / Telephone Operator'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1981

Nine to Five

Lily Tomlin was 41 in Nine to Five as 'Violet Newstead'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 18 1980

Appearing Nitely

Lily Tomlin was 39 in Appearing Nitely as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 19 1979

Moment by Moment

Lily Tomlin was 39 in Moment by Moment as 'Trisha Rawlings'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1978

The Paul Simon Special

Lily Tomlin was 38 in The Paul Simon Special as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1977

The Late Show

Lily Tomlin was 37 in The Late Show as 'Margo'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 1977

TVTV Looks at the Oscars

Lily Tomlin was 36 in TVTV Looks at the Oscars as 'Judy Beasley/Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 30 1976

Nashville

Lily Tomlin was 35 in Nashville as 'Linnea Reese'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1975

Flip Wilson... Of Course

Lily Tomlin was 35 in Flip Wilson... Of Course as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 18 1974

Juke and Opal

Lily Tomlin was 34 in Juke and Opal as 'Opal'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1973

Lily

Lily Tomlin was 34 in Lily

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1973

Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers

Lily Tomlin was 32 in Scarecrow in a Garden of Cucumbers as 'Telephone Voice'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 16 1972

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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The Checkup with Dr. David Agus

Lily Tomlin was 83+ in The Checkup with Dr. David Agus as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Dec 06 2022

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Lily Tomlin was 80+ in The Kelly Clarkson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019

Conversations with Coco

Lily Tomlin was 77+ in Conversations with Coco as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 06 2017

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Lily Tomlin was 76+ in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2015

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Lily Tomlin was 75+ in Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 02 2015

Grace and Frankie

Lily Tomlin was 75+ in Grace and Frankie as 'Frankie Bergstein'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 08 2015

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Lily Tomlin was 75+ in The Late Late Show with James Corden as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 23 2015

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors

Lily Tomlin was 75+ in Variety Studio: Actors on Actors as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 21 2014

Trailblazer Honors

Lily Tomlin was 74+ in Trailblazer Honors as 'Self - Speaker'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 27 2014

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Lily Tomlin was 74+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014

Malibu Country

Lily Tomlin was 73+ in Malibu Country as 'Lillie Mae MacKenzie'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 02 2012

Inside Comedy

Lily Tomlin was 72+ in Inside Comedy as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 26 2012

Web Therapy

Lily Tomlin was 71+ in Web Therapy

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 19 2011

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Lily Tomlin was 69+ in Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 16 2009

Eastbound & Down

Lily Tomlin was 69+ in Eastbound & Down as 'Tammy Powers'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 15 2009

RuPaul's Drag Race

Lily Tomlin was 69+ in RuPaul's Drag Race as 'Self - Guest Judge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 02 2009

Web Therapy

Lily Tomlin was 69+ in Web Therapy as 'Putsy Hodge'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2008

Damages

Lily Tomlin was 67+ in Damages as 'Marilyn Tobin'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 24 2007

The Graham Norton Show

Lily Tomlin was 67+ in The Graham Norton Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 22 2007

Desperate Housewives

Lily Tomlin was 65+ in Desperate Housewives as 'Roberta Simmons'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004

NCIS

Lily Tomlin was 64+ in NCIS as 'Penelope Langston'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003

Bette

Lily Tomlin was 61+ in Bette

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 11 2000

The Early Show

Lily Tomlin was 60+ in The Early Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999

The West Wing

Lily Tomlin was 60+ in The West Wing as 'Deborah Fiderer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999

Will & Grace

Lily Tomlin was 59+ in Will & Grace as 'Margot'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 21 1998

The View

Lily Tomlin was 57+ in The View as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Aug 11 1997

E! True Hollywood Story

Lily Tomlin was 56+ in E! True Hollywood Story

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996

The Daily Show

Lily Tomlin was 56+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996

The Magic School Bus

Lily Tomlin was 55+ in The Magic School Bus as 'Ms. Frizzle (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1994

Frasier

Lily Tomlin was 54+ in Frasier as 'Rita (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993

The X-Files

Lily Tomlin was 54+ in The X-Files as 'Lydia'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993

Homicide: Life on the Street

Lily Tomlin was 53+ in Homicide: Life on the Street

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993

The Simpsons

Lily Tomlin was 50+ in The Simpsons as 'Tammy (voice)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Dec 17 1989

Murphy Brown

Lily Tomlin was 49+ in Murphy Brown as 'Kay Carter-Shepley'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 14 1988

Saturday Night Live

Lily Tomlin was 36+ in Saturday Night Live as 'Self - Host, Self - Host & Musical Guest, , Self - Cameo (uncredited), Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975

Cher

Lily Tomlin was 35+ in Cher as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 16 1975

The American Film Institute Salute to ...

Lily Tomlin was 33+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973

The Electric Company

Lily Tomlin was 32+ in The Electric Company

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 25 1971

The Flip Wilson Show

Lily Tomlin was 31+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970

The Music Scene

Lily Tomlin was 30+ in The Music Scene

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1969

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

Lily Tomlin was 29+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969

The Dick Cavett Show

Lily Tomlin was 28+ in The Dick Cavett Show as 'Self - Guest'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968

The Carol Burnett Show

Lily Tomlin was 28+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self - Guest / Various Characters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967

Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In

Lily Tomlin was 28+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In as 'Ernestine, the telephone operator, Regular Performer'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Lily Tomlin was 23+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

The Mike Douglas Show

Lily Tomlin was 22+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self, Self - Co-Host'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961

Tony Awards

Lily Tomlin was 16+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter, Self - Special Award Recipient, Self - Performer/Winner, Self - Nominee/Presenter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956

The Oscars

Lily Tomlin was 13+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953

Golden Globe Awards

Lily Tomlin was 4+ in Golden Globe Awards as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 20 1944