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Fast Facts About Lily Tomlin

• Full Name: Mary Jean “Lily” Tomlin
• Date of Birth: September 1, 1939
• Age: 84 (as of 2024)
• Estimated Net Worth: Approximately $20 million–$25 million
• Primary Genres: Comedy, Satire, Spoken Word, Sketch Comedy
• Notable Mediums: Stand-Up Comedy, Television, Film, Theater
• Record Labels: Polydor Records (for early comedy albums)

Unique Trivia:

• Lily Tomlin won a Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording for her 1971 comedy album "This Is a Recording."
• She is one of the few performers to earn a Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award.
• She was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2003.
• Lily is married to long-time collaborator and writer Jane Wagner.

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Timeline: Lily Tomlin Career Milestones

1960s – Early Career and Breakthrough

• Began performing stand-up comedy in nightclubs and local venues in Detroit and New York.
• Gained national attention as a regular cast member on the groundbreaking television series "Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In" (1969–1973).
• Created enduring characters such as Ernestine (the telephone operator) and Edith Ann (the precocious child) on "Laugh-In."

1971 – Grammy Award-Winning Album

• Released her debut comedy album, “This Is a Recording,” featuring Ernestine routines.
• The album won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Recording, making it one of the bestselling comedy records by a female comedian.
• Though not a singer, “Lily Tomlin songs” refer to comedic monologues and character-driven sketches with musical elements.

1975 – Film Debut and Acclaim

• Made a critically acclaimed film debut in Robert Altman’s “Nashville,” earning an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.

1980s–1990s – Expanding Film and Theater Work

• Starred in hit films like “9 to 5” (1980), “The Incredible Shrinking Woman” (1981), and “Big Business” (1988).
• Collaborated frequently with partner Jane Wagner on stage shows like “The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe,” which won her a Tony Award in 1986 for Best Actress in a Play.

2000s – Continued Acclaim and Television Roles

• Appeared in "The West Wing," "Desperate Housewives," and "I Heart Huckabees" (2004).
• Honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2003.

2015–Present – New Audiences and Honors

• Co-stars with Jane Fonda in the Netflix series “Grace and Frankie,” which ran from 2015 to 2022 and introduced her to a new generation of fans.
• Continues to tour with one-woman stage shows combining classic characters, observational humor, and social commentary.

Booking Information: How to Book Lily Tomlin

Lily Tomlin is available for select speaking engagements, comedy performances, theater shows, and special events. Known for her intellectual humor and iconic characters, she brings unmatched depth and personality to any venue.

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For those seeking to hire Lily Tomlin for an event or appearance, please note that she performs limited engagements and appearances are subject to scheduling availability.

Notable Lily Tomlin Works & Performances

Though Lily Tomlin is not a traditional musical artist, her body of work includes comedic performances that have been formatted in album form and are sometimes referred to as Lily Tomlin songs. Notable audio recordings:

• “This Is a Recording”