Lily Tomlin
American actress, comedian and writer
1939 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress, comedian and writer
Born
September 1, 1939
Age
~87 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
screenwriter, writer, stage actor
United StatesBorn in Detroit
1939
Born in Detroit (1939-09-01)
1972
AwardGrammy Award for Best Comedy Album
1974
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
1976
AwardPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special
1977
AwardSilver Bear for Best Actress
1977
AwardSpecial Tony Award
About
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. Tomlin started her career in stand-up comedy and sketch comedy before transitioning her career to acting across stage and screen. In a career spanning more than fifty years, Tomlin has received numerous accolades, including seven Emmy Awards, a Grammy Award, two Tony Awards, and a nomination for an Academy Award. She was also awarded the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014 and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award in 2017.
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Who is Lily Tomlin?+
Mary Jean "Lily" Tomlin is an American actress, comedian, writer, singer, and producer. Tomlin started her career in stand-up comedy and sketch comedy before transitioning her career to acting across stage and screen. In a career spanning more than fifty years, Tomlin has received numerous accolades
What does the name Lily mean?+
The name Lily means "A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.. Etymology: A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.". It is of English origin.
When was Lily Tomlin born?+
Lily Tomlin was born on September 1, 1939.
Name Meaning
A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.. Etymology: A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.
The name Lily is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from English, popular around 1900 and currently returning to favor.. Etymology: A 19th-century flower name, from lily. Also a diminutive of Lilian and sometimes Elizabeth.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Lily
Lily — September 1, 1939
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Chicchan
Serpent — life force, instinct, passion
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
Respect.
— .
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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