Garry Shandling

Garry Shandling ( born November 29, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois ) is an American actor and comedian.

Short Biography

Garry Shandling grew up in Tucson, in the U.S. state of Arizona. He attended Palo Verde High School and the University of Arizona. Initially, he studied electrical engineering, but later made ​​his final exam in marketing. In addition Shandling studied two semesters Creative Writing.

In his early career, he wrote for television shows such as Sanford and Son (1972) and Welcome Back, Kotter (1975). After a serious car accident Shandling precipitated during his recovery, the decision to become a stand-up comedian.

A Service of NBC from 1992 to take over the show Late Night with David Letterman, Garry Shandling declined, as he had just launched the The Larry Sanders Show to life.

Garry Shandling is friends with actress Dana Delany.

Quotes

"Women need to know did not all guys are going to hurt them the way did the guy did before They started dating me. I know guys I would not go out with. "

"Women should know that not all men will hurt you, like the one guy did it before, before they went out with me. I know guys I would not go out. "

Awards

1995

  • Golden Globe Award: Best Actor in series The Larry Sanders Show

1996

  • Golden Globe Award: Best Actor in series The Larry Sanders Show
  • Satellite Awards: Best Actor in series The Larry Sanders Show

1997

  • Satellite Awards: Best Actor in series The Larry Sanders Show

Filmography (selection)

As a performer,

As a screenwriter

As a producer,

As a director,

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