Full actor profile
Lily Tomlin
Acting
166 known credits
1.4 popularity score 87 years
Biography
About Lily Tomlin
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.
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Career at a glance
Lily Tomlin across film and television
159credited titles
105movie credits
54TV credits
1972–2026screen career span
Recognition
Awards received
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over PerformanceFor An Apology to Elephants
Tony Award for Best Actress in a PlayFor The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe
Q3403230For The Lily Tomlin Special
This list may not represent every nomination or win.
Upcoming projects
Notable work
Recent movies and TV shows
Sock It to Me: The Legend of George Schlatter
Dolly Parton: An American Original – Special Edition of 20/20
Lorne
This Ordinary Thing
Janis Ian: Breaking Silence
The World According to Allee Willis
An Unexpected Community
Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Bella!
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
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